When to plant Pepper in Zone 3a
In Zone 3a, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Mar 23–Apr 6; transplant outdoors around Jun 8–Jun 15. Expect to harvest around Aug 27–Sep 3.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 23 – Apr 6 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 8 – Jun 15 |
| Harvest | Aug 27 – Sep 3 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 3a averages a last spring frost around May 25 and a first fall frost around Sep 8. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 3a calendar in the tool →