When to plant Pepper in Zone 10a
In Zone 10a, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Nov 29–Dec 13; transplant outdoors around Feb 14–Feb 21. Expect to harvest around May 5–May 12.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Nov 29 – Dec 13 |
| Transplant outdoors | Feb 14 – Feb 21 |
| Harvest | May 5 – May 12 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 10a averages a last spring frost around Jan 31 and a first fall frost around Dec 28. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 10a calendar in the tool →