When to plant Pepper in Zone 3b
In Zone 3b, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Mar 18–Apr 1; transplant outdoors around Jun 3–Jun 10. Expect to harvest around Aug 22–Aug 29.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Mar 18 – Apr 1 |
| Transplant outdoors | Jun 3 – Jun 10 |
| Harvest | Aug 22 – Aug 29 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 3b averages a last spring frost around May 20 and a first fall frost around Sep 12. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 3b calendar in the tool →