When to plant Pepper in Zone 7b
In Zone 7b, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Jan 28–Feb 11; transplant outdoors around Apr 15–Apr 22. Expect to harvest around Jul 4–Jul 11.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Jan 28 – Feb 11 |
| Transplant outdoors | Apr 15 – Apr 22 |
| Harvest | Jul 4 – Jul 11 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 7b averages a last spring frost around Apr 1 and a first fall frost around Nov 10. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 7b calendar in the tool →