When to plant Pepper in Zone 2b
In Zone 2b, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Mar 28–Apr 11; transplant outdoors around Jun 13–Jun 20. Expect to harvest around Sep 1–Sep 8.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 28 – Apr 11 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 13 – Jun 20 |
| Harvest | Sep 1 – Sep 8 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 2b averages a last spring frost around May 30 and a first fall frost around Sep 1. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 2b calendar in the tool →