When to plant Pepper in Zone 2a
In Zone 2a, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Apr 3–Apr 17; transplant outdoors around Jun 19–Jun 26. Expect to harvest around Sep 7–Sep 14.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Apr 3 – Apr 17 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 19 – Jun 26 |
| Harvest | Sep 7 – Sep 14 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 2a averages a last spring frost around Jun 5 and a first fall frost around Aug 25. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 2a calendar in the tool →