When to plant Pepper in Zone 1a
In Zone 1a, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Apr 13–Apr 27; transplant outdoors around Jun 29–Jul 6. Expect to harvest around Sep 17–Sep 24.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 13 – Apr 27 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 29 – Jul 6 |
| Harvest | Sep 17 – Sep 24 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 1a averages a last spring frost around Jun 15 and a first fall frost around Aug 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 1a calendar in the tool →