When to plant Pepper in Zone 9a
In Zone 9a, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Dec 27–Jan 10; transplant outdoors around Mar 14–Mar 21. Expect to harvest around Jun 2–Jun 9.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Dec 27 – Jan 10 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 14 – Mar 21 |
| Harvest | Jun 2 – Jun 9 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 9a averages a last spring frost around Feb 28 and a first fall frost around Dec 5. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 9a calendar in the tool →