When to plant Pepper in Zone 7a
In Zone 7a, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Feb 3–Feb 17; transplant outdoors around Apr 21–Apr 28. Expect to harvest around Jul 10–Jul 17.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 3 – Feb 17 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 21 – Apr 28 |
| Harvest | Jul 10 – Jul 17 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 7a averages a last spring frost around Apr 7 and a first fall frost around Nov 2. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7a calendar in the tool →