When to plant peppers in California

Peppers
Plant out in San Jose
Feb 15–Mar 1

Across California the window opens between February 15 and January 14. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Start indoors, San Jose
Nov 23–Dec 7
Plant out, San Jose
Feb 15–Mar 1
Last sowing for a harvest
Sep 12
Last frost, San Jose
Jan 2

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks after the last frost. Peppers germinate slowly. A heat mat under the seed tray speeds them up.

Peppers planting dates by city

Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
San JoseFeb 15–Mar 1
FresnoFeb 15–Mar 1
SacramentoFeb 15–Mar 1
BakersfieldFeb 15–Mar 1
StocktonFeb 19–Mar 5
RiversideFeb 15–Mar 1
IrvineFeb 15–Mar 1
FremontFeb 15–Mar 1
San BernardinoFeb 15–Mar 1
FontanaFeb 15–Mar 1
ModestoFeb 15–Mar 1
Moreno ValleyFeb 15–Mar 1
GlendaleFeb 15–Mar 1
OntarioFeb 15–Mar 1
Elk GroveFeb 16–Mar 2
Santa RosaMar 11–Mar 25
Rancho CucamongaFeb 15–Mar 1
OceansideFeb 15–Mar 1
LancasterApr 17–May 1
RosevilleMar 8–Mar 22
PalmdaleMar 24–Apr 7
CoronaFeb 15–Mar 1
SalinasFeb 15–Mar 1
HaywardFeb 15–Mar 1
SunnyvaleFeb 15–Mar 1
PomonaFeb 15–Mar 1
VisaliaFeb 15–Mar 1
EscondidoFeb 15–Mar 1
VictorvilleApr 1–Apr 15
PasadenaFeb 15–Mar 1
All 274 cities
CityStart indoorsPlant outLast frost
San JoseNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
FresnoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 14
SacramentoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
BakersfieldNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
StocktonNov 27 to Dec 11Feb 19 to Mar 5Feb 5
RiversideNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 9
IrvineNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 5
FremontNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 1
San BernardinoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 27
FontanaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
ModestoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
Moreno ValleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 27
GlendaleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
OntarioNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
Elk GroveNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
Santa RosaDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
Rancho CucamongaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
OceansideNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 23
LancasterJan 23 to Feb 6Apr 17 to May 1Apr 3
RosevilleDec 14 to Dec 28Mar 8 to Mar 22Feb 22
PalmdaleDec 30 to Jan 13Mar 24 to Apr 7Mar 10
CoronaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
SalinasNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 29
HaywardNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
SunnyvaleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
PomonaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
VisaliaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 23
EscondidoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
VictorvilleJan 7 to Jan 21Apr 1 to Apr 15Mar 18
PasadenaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
Santa ClaraNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
ClovisNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 14
Simi ValleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
VallejoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
ConcordNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 9
FairfieldNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 15
Thousand OaksOct 22 to Nov 5Jan 14 to Jan 28Dec 31
BerkeleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 3
AntiochNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
MenifeeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
TemeculaNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
RichmondNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
MurrietaNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
Santa MariaNov 26 to Dec 10Feb 18 to Mar 4Feb 4
Jurupa ValleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 9
RialtoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 10
West CovinaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
ChicoDec 24 to Jan 7Mar 18 to Apr 1Mar 4
El MonteNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
VacavilleDec 10 to Dec 24Mar 4 to Mar 18Feb 18
San MateoOct 20 to Nov 3Jan 12 to Jan 26Dec 29
BurbankNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
HesperiaDec 20 to Jan 3Mar 14 to Mar 28Feb 28
TracyDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
El CajonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
Daly CityOct 21 to Nov 4Jan 13 to Jan 27Dec 30
MercedDec 23 to Jan 6Mar 17 to Mar 31Mar 3
VistaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
ChinoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
MantecaNov 28 to Dec 12Feb 20 to Mar 6Feb 6
Arden-ArcadeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
San MarcosNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
IndioOct 22 to Nov 5Jan 14 to Jan 28Dec 31
ReddingDec 23 to Jan 6Mar 17 to Mar 31Mar 3
HemetNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
FolsomNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
CarsonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 9
Mission ViejoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
Rancho CordovaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
Santa BarbaraNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 13
Citrus HeightsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
San RamonDec 28 to Jan 11Mar 22 to Apr 5Mar 8
Mountain ViewNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
San LeandroNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 7
LivermoreDec 7 to Dec 21Mar 1 to Mar 15Feb 15
PerrisNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
Redwood CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
AlhambraNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
UplandNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
MilpitasNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
CarmichaelNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
PittsburgNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
Chino HillsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
AlamedaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 7
RocklinDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
NapaDec 4 to Dec 18Feb 26 to Mar 12Feb 12
Apple ValleyJan 7 to Jan 21Apr 1 to Apr 15Mar 18
Lake ElsinoreNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
PleasantonDec 7 to Dec 21Mar 1 to Mar 15Feb 15
RedlandsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 27
TulareNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 23
TurlockNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
DublinDec 7 to Dec 21Mar 1 to Mar 15Feb 15
EastvaleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
Walnut CreekNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 7
Yuba CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 15
LodiDec 1 to Dec 15Feb 23 to Mar 9Feb 9
MaderaDec 4 to Dec 18Feb 26 to Mar 12Feb 12
Baldwin ParkNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
CamarilloOct 22 to Nov 5Jan 14 to Jan 28Dec 31
Palo AltoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
BrentwoodNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
DavisDec 2 to Dec 16Feb 24 to Mar 10Feb 10
Castro ValleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
Union CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 7
South San FranciscoOct 20 to Nov 3Jan 12 to Jan 26Dec 29
Laguna NiguelNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
PortervilleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
WoodlandNov 29 to Dec 13Feb 21 to Mar 7Feb 7
HanfordNov 29 to Dec 13Feb 21 to Mar 7Feb 7
San ClementeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
Santa CruzNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 29
BeaumontNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
GilroyDec 16 to Dec 30Mar 10 to Mar 24Feb 24
MontebelloNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
La MesaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
PetalumaDec 20 to Jan 3Mar 14 to Mar 28Feb 28
San RafaelNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 11
Pico RiveraNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
CupertinoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
SanteeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
HighlandNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 27
Monterey ParkNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
LincolnDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
West SacramentoNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
San JacintoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
YucaipaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 27
ArcadiaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
ColtonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 10
Palm DesertOct 22 to Nov 5Jan 14 to Jan 28Dec 31
Cathedral CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 9
DelanoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
NovatoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 11
Diamond BarNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
WatsonvilleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
San Luis ObispoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
El Dorado HillsJan 20 to Feb 3Apr 14 to Apr 28Mar 31
Aliso ViejoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
GlendoraNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
Los BanosNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
FlorinNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
RosemeadNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
CovinaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
PowayNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 5
AntelopeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
CeresNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
North HighlandsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
NewarkNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 1
OakleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
AzusaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
HollisterDec 11 to Dec 25Mar 5 to Mar 19Feb 19
Morgan HillDec 16 to Dec 30Mar 10 to Mar 24Feb 24
CoachellaOct 22 to Nov 5Jan 14 to Jan 28Dec 31
Palm SpringsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 1
Rohnert ParkDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
El CentroNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 3
LompocNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
DanvilleDec 28 to Jan 11Mar 22 to Apr 5Mar 8
LathropNov 28 to Dec 12Feb 20 to Mar 6Feb 6
VineyardNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
French ValleyNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
CampbellNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
San BrunoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 11
AltadenaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
Rancho Palos VerdesNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 9
La QuintaOct 22 to Nov 5Jan 14 to Jan 28Dec 31
AdelantoJan 7 to Jan 21Apr 1 to Apr 15Mar 18
CalexicoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 3
MonroviaFeb 17 to Mar 3May 12 to May 26Apr 28
San GabrielNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
WildomarNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
MontclairNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
Foothill FarmsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
PacificaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 11
MartinezDec 20 to Jan 3Mar 14 to Mar 28Feb 28
La PuenteNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
ClaremontNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
OrangevaleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
Temple CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
San Juan CapistranoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
MoorparkOct 22 to Nov 5Jan 14 to Jan 28Dec 31
OildaleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
Pleasant HillNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 7
Desert Hot SpringsDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
San DimasNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
Menlo ParkNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
Los GatosNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
FallbrookNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
Foster CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
GoletaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 11
Dana PointNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
Spring ValleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
AtwaterDec 23 to Jan 6Mar 17 to Mar 31Mar 3
Fair OaksNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
BurlingameOct 20 to Nov 3Jan 12 to Jan 26Dec 29
BanningNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
Santa PaulaOct 22 to Nov 5Jan 14 to Jan 28Dec 31
San PabloNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
SeasideNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
El Paso de RoblesJan 4 to Jan 18Mar 29 to Apr 12Mar 15
OrcuttNov 26 to Dec 10Feb 18 to Mar 4Feb 4
Los AltosNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
SaratogaNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
La VerneNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
Laguna HillsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
AtascaderoJan 4 to Jan 18Mar 29 to Apr 12Mar 15
Suisun CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 15
San LorenzoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
Eastern Goleta ValleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 11
San CarlosNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
MontereyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 1
East Palo AltoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
BelmontNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
East NilesNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
Temescal ValleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
RidgecrestDec 31 to Jan 14Mar 25 to Apr 8Mar 11
BrawleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 16
WalnutNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
LemooreDec 16 to Dec 30Mar 10 to Mar 24Feb 24
SangerNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
ReedleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
GaltDec 1 to Dec 15Feb 23 to Mar 9Feb 9
PattersonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
RiverbankNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
WascoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
BeniciaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
SoledadFeb 12 to Feb 26May 7 to May 21Apr 23
HerculesNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
El CerritoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 3
DinubaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 23
Twentynine PalmsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
WindsorDec 22 to Jan 5Mar 16 to Mar 30Mar 2
South PasadenaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
West Whittier-Los NietosNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
Mountain HouseNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 19
LafayetteNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 7
EurekaDec 14 to Dec 28Mar 8 to Mar 22Feb 22
Loma LindaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 27
NorcoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
BarstowDec 14 to Dec 28Mar 8 to Mar 22Feb 22
SelmaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
BloomingtonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 10
Bay PointNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 9
ShafterDec 12 to Dec 26Mar 6 to Mar 20Feb 20
Ladera RanchNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
East San GabrielNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
San FernandoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
RosemontNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 12
MarinaNov 26 to Dec 10Feb 18 to Mar 4Feb 4
OakdaleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
LindaDec 3 to Dec 17Feb 25 to Mar 11Feb 11
MillbraeOct 20 to Nov 3Jan 12 to Jan 26Dec 29
DuarteFeb 17 to Mar 3May 12 to May 26Apr 28
RamonaJan 8 to Jan 22Apr 2 to Apr 16Mar 19
AshlandNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 2
American CanyonDec 25 to Jan 8Mar 19 to Apr 2Mar 5
Laguna BeachNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
CorcoranDec 7 to Dec 21Mar 1 to Mar 15Feb 15
ImperialNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 14
Rancho San DiegoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
West Puente ValleyNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 4
CalabasasNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
Winter GardensNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
West CarsonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 9
Yucca ValleyJan 3 to Jan 17Mar 28 to Apr 11Mar 14
LakesideNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 6
ValindaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
Granite BayDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
Stevenson RanchNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 8
GreenfieldDec 15 to Dec 29Mar 9 to Mar 23Feb 23
DixonDec 2 to Dec 16Feb 24 to Mar 10Feb 10
RosamondJan 23 to Feb 6Apr 17 to May 1Apr 3
OrovilleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
East HemetNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 10

Questions

When should I plant peppers in California?

In San Jose, plant out from February 15 to March 1. Across California the window opens between February 15 and January 14, depending on the local last frost.

How is this date worked out?

Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; plant out 2–4 weeks after the last frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.

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Peppers in other states

Frost dates for every city in California