When to plant Pepper in Zone 1b
In Zone 1b, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Apr 8–Apr 22; transplant outdoors around Jun 24–Jul 1. Expect to harvest around Sep 12–Sep 19.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 8 – Apr 22 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 24 – Jul 1 |
| Harvest | Sep 12 – Sep 19 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 1b averages a last spring frost around Jun 10 and a first fall frost around Aug 20. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 1b calendar in the tool →