7 Pot Primo Pepper in Zone 8a & 8b
Capsicum chinense
Yes, 7 Pot Primo pepper grows in zones 8a and 8b. Start seeds indoors Jan 7–Jan 14 and plant out Apr 8–Apr 15.
When to plant 7 Pot Primo pepper in zone 8b
Zones 8a and 8b share the same average frost dates, so this page covers both.
Method: Start indoors: Start indoors from seed, then transplant outside. It needs a head start most zones can't give it by direct-sowing alone.
| Start indoors | Jan 7–Jan 14 |
|---|---|
| Direct sow / transplant outside | Apr 8–Apr 15 |
| Estimated harvest | Jul 27–Aug 3 (~110 days after transplanting) |
Spacing: 1 per square foot (square-foot-gardening spacing). Mature height: 2.5-3.5 ft.
Plant alongside it in zone 8b
These go outside within two weeks of 7 Pot Primo pepper in zone 8b, so one planting day can cover them.
- Bell PepperApr 8–Apr 15
- 7 Pot Douglah Pepper (Chocolate 7 Pot)Apr 8–Apr 15
- Aji Amarillo PepperApr 8–Apr 15
- Anaheim Pepper (New Mexico, Hatch)Apr 8–Apr 15
- Carolina Reaper PepperApr 8–Apr 15
- Cayenne PepperApr 8–Apr 15
7 Pot Primo was bred in Louisiana by Troy Primeaux, according to The Hippy Seed Company, from Naga Morich and Trinidad 7 Pot parents. The pods are bumpy with a long, thin tail.
How 7 Pot Primo pepper fits zone 8's season
Zone 8b's frost-free window runs about 230 days, from March 25 to November 10. 7 Pot Primo pepper needs about 110 days from transplant to first harvest.
7 Pot Primo Pepper planting windows in every zone
Zone 8b is highlighted. Useful for comparing against a neighbouring zone, or for a garden somewhere else.
| Zone | Start indoors | Sow or plant out | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3a & 3b | Mar 14–Mar 21 | Jun 13–Jun 20 | Oct 1–Oct 8 |
| 4a & 4b | Feb 27–Mar 6 | May 29–Jun 5 | Sep 16–Sep 23 |
| 5a & 5b | Feb 22–Mar 1 | May 24–May 31 | Sep 11–Sep 18 |
| 6a & 6b | Feb 7–Feb 14 | May 9–May 16 | Aug 27–Sep 3 |
| 7a & 7b | Jan 23–Jan 30 | Apr 24–May 1 | Aug 12–Aug 19 |
| 8a & 8b (your zone) | Jan 7–Jan 14 | Apr 8–Apr 15 | Jul 27–Aug 3 |
| 9a & 9b | Nov 30–Dec 7 | Mar 1–Mar 8 | Jun 19–Jun 26 |
| 10a & 10bSummer window | May–Jul | Aug–Sep | ~110 days after transplanting |
| 11a & 11bSummer window | May–Nov | Aug–Feb | ~110 days after transplanting |
Harvest dates are about 110 days after the sow or plant-out date, not after starting seeds indoors.
Good companions
- Basil: Reputed to repel aphids and improve pepper growth nearby, but a controlled garden trial testing this same claim on a related crop found no pest-reduction benefit from basil, and found higher pest counts on the basil-companioned plants. Treat this pairing as unproven, not as a working pest deterrent.
- Onion: Reputed to deter many common pepper pests, though this specific pairing hasn't been tested the way onion/carrot pest-masking has. Treat it as garden tradition.
Where to buy 7 Pot Primo pepper seeds
None of the seed suppliers we list carries 7 Pot Primo pepper seeds right now. A local garden center or a specialty seed house is the place to look.
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