When to plant Pepper in Zone 6a
In Zone 6a, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Feb 17–Mar 3; transplant outdoors around May 5–May 12. Expect to harvest around Jul 24–Jul 31.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 17 – Mar 3 |
| Transplant outdoors | May 5 – May 12 |
| Harvest | Jul 24 – Jul 31 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 6a averages a last spring frost around Apr 21 and a first fall frost around Oct 17. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 6a calendar in the tool →