When to plant Pepper in Zone 9b
In Zone 9b, Pepper: start seeds indoors around Dec 14–Dec 28; transplant outdoors around Mar 1–Mar 8. Expect to harvest around May 20–May 27.
| Step | When |
|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Dec 14 – Dec 28 |
| Transplant outdoors | Mar 1 – Mar 8 |
| Harvest | May 20 – May 27 |
Tip: Peppers love heat and are slow to start — give them an early indoor start and warm soil at transplant.
Zone 9b averages a last spring frost around Feb 15 and a first fall frost around Dec 15. These are zone averages — look up your ZIP for your exact area.
See the full Zone 9b calendar in the tool →