When to plant Pepper in Zone 10b
In Zone 10b, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Nov 13–Nov 27; transplant outdoors around Jan 29–Feb 5. Expect to harvest around Apr 19–Apr 26.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Nov 13 – Nov 27 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jan 29 – Feb 5 |
| Harvest | Apr 19 – Apr 26 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 10b averages a last spring frost around Jan 15 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 10b calendar in the tool →