vegetable variety in zone 4b
Carmen sweet pepper in zone 4b
Carmen · Capsicum annuum
- Zone
- 4b -25°F to -20°F
- Growing season
- 130 days
- Days to harvest
- 60 to 90
The verdict
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About Carmen
Sweet, fruity, slightly smoky; long red Italian frying pepper. Sauteing, roasting, fresh slicing. AAS winner, productive, ripens reliably even in short seasons.
Critical timing for zone 4b
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Common challenges in zone 4b
- ▸ Spring frost timing
- ▸ Apple scab pressure
- ▸ Cane berry winter dieback
Modified care for zone 4b
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Carmen in adjacent zones
Other sweet pepper varieties for zone 4b
- California Wonder
Mild, sweet, classic green-then-red bell pepper; thick crisp walls. Fresh slicing, stuffing, roasting. Open-po…
- Lipstick
Very sweet, juicy, thick-walled red conical pepper; outstanding fresh-eating quality. Salads, fresh, roasting.…
- Sweet Banana
Mild-sweet, tangy, pale yellow tapered pepper turning red; Hungarian-style. Fresh, pickling, frying. Heavy pro…
Frequently asked questions
- Will Carmen sweet pepper grow in zone 4b?
Yes. Carmen is recommended for USDA zones 4a through 8b, which includes zone 4b.
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Image: "Capsicum annuum", by Eric Hunt, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.
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