When to plant Pepper in Zone 11b
In Zone 11b, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Oct 30–Nov 13; transplant outdoors around Jan 15–Jan 22. Expect to harvest around Apr 5–Apr 12.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Oct 30 – Nov 13 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jan 15 – Jan 22 |
| Harvest | Apr 5 – Apr 12 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 11b averages a last spring frost around Jan 1 and a first fall frost around Dec 31. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 11b calendar in the tool →