When to Plant Chili Pepper

78%
sure
PROTECT
Chili Pepper - Sow outside

Plant with care

Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.

78% local confidence

Field readings
Night22.3 C lows
Soil10 C minimum
Rain54.6 mm over snapshot
Wind32.5 C daytime highs
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Best window
After risk clears -> next window
Avoid
Today -> May 14, 2026
Night
22.3 C
Forecast highs may reach the crop heat threshold.
Heat
32.5 C
Watch the warmest afternoons after planting.
Rain
54.6 mm
Average air temperature is comfortably above the crop base temperature.
Crop fit
10 C minimum
Forecast lows stay above the crop cold threshold.
Forecast strip

Planting window

From
After risk clears
First possible planting day
15
days min
Minimum season needed for chili pepper to yield
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Last strong planting day
Estimated first yield
16 Jan 2026
Based on planting 1 Jan 2026 plus 15 minimum days for chili pepper.
Do this next
  1. 1You can sow chili pepper, but protect young growth if nights dip.
  2. 2Keep fleece or cloches ready before sunset.
  3. 3Recheck the next cold night before planting a larger batch.
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