When to plant peppers in Florida

Peppers
Plant out in Jacksonville
Feb 15–Mar 1

Across Florida the window opens between February 15 and April 4. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average last frost.

Start indoors, Jacksonville
Nov 23–Dec 7
Plant out, Jacksonville
Feb 15–Mar 1
Last sowing for a harvest
Sep 23
Last frost, Jacksonville
Feb 1

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
JacksonvilleFeb 15–Mar 1
TampaFeb 15–Mar 1
OrlandoFeb 15–Mar 1
St. PetersburgFeb 15–Mar 1
Cape CoralFeb 15–Mar 1
TallahasseeMar 25–Apr 8
GainesvilleMar 17–Mar 31
Palm BayFeb 15–Mar 1
Lehigh AcresFeb 15–Mar 1
LakelandFeb 15–Mar 1
Spring HillFeb 19–Mar 5
BrandonFeb 15–Mar 1
ClearwaterFeb 15–Mar 1
Palm CoastFeb 15–Mar 1
RiverviewFeb 15–Mar 1
Fort MyersFeb 15–Mar 1
DeltonaFeb 15–Mar 1
North PortFeb 15–Mar 1
AlafayaFeb 15–Mar 1
Daytona BeachFeb 15–Mar 1
MelbourneFeb 15–Mar 1
Town 'n' CountryFeb 15–Mar 1
KissimmeeFeb 15–Mar 1
Boynton BeachFeb 15–Mar 1
Pine HillsFeb 15–Mar 1
The VillagesFeb 15–Mar 1
LargoFeb 15–Mar 1
St. CloudFeb 15–Mar 1
Wesley ChapelFeb 15–Mar 1
OcalaMar 11–Mar 25
All 148 cities
CityStart indoorsPlant outLast frost
JacksonvilleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
TampaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
OrlandoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 25
St. PetersburgNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
Cape CoralNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 16
TallahasseeDec 31 to Jan 14Mar 25 to Apr 8Mar 11
GainesvilleDec 23 to Jan 6Mar 17 to Mar 31Mar 3
Palm BayNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
Lehigh AcresNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
LakelandNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
Spring HillNov 27 to Dec 11Feb 19 to Mar 5Feb 5
BrandonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
ClearwaterNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
Palm CoastNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
RiverviewNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Fort MyersNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 16
DeltonaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
North PortNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
AlafayaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
Daytona BeachNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
MelbourneNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
Town 'n' CountryNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
KissimmeeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
Boynton BeachNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 22
Pine HillsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
The VillagesNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
LargoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
St. CloudNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
Wesley ChapelNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
OcalaDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
PoincianaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
Delray BeachNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 22
SanfordNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
Port OrangeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
ApopkaDec 16 to Dec 30Mar 10 to Mar 24Feb 24
Port CharlotteNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 21
Palm Beach GardensNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 21
JupiterNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
Winter HavenNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 15
Horizon WestNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
Palm HarborNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Four CornersNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 29
SarasotaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 15
BradentonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 16
Bonita SpringsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
PensacolaDec 6 to Dec 20Feb 28 to Mar 14Feb 14
ClermontNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 29
Pinellas ParkNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
OcoeeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
Fort PierceNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 22
TitusvilleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 25
UniversityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Winter GardenNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
Altamonte SpringsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
DeLandDec 9 to Dec 23Mar 3 to Mar 17Feb 17
Haines CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 15
Cutler BayNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 18
Ormond BeachNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
North Fort MyersNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 16
Plant CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
Land O' LakesNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
PrincetonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 18
OviedoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
Meadow WoodsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 25
The AcreageNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 21
Winter SpringsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
Lakewood RanchNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 16
Riviera BeachNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 21
LeesburgNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
ValricoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
EsteroNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
Panama CityDec 7 to Dec 21Mar 1 to Mar 15Feb 15
South Miami HeightsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 18
Richmond WestNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 18
Egypt Lake-LetoNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
CarrollwoodNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Fruit CoveNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
DunedinNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Merritt IslandNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
New Smyrna BeachNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
East LakeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Buenaventura LakesNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
CasselberryNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
Lake MagdaleneNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
LakesideNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
RockledgeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
West MelbourneNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
CrestviewJan 10 to Jan 24Apr 4 to Apr 18Mar 21
Oakleaf PlantationNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
VeniceNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 25
Ferry PassDec 9 to Dec 23Mar 3 to Mar 17Feb 17
Winter ParkNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
RuskinNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Vero Beach SouthNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 18
Fleming IslandNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
East Lake-Orient ParkNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Golden GateNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 18
Apollo BeachNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Citrus ParkNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Silver Springs ShoresDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
SebastianNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 18
WrightNov 27 to Dec 11Feb 19 to Mar 5Feb 5
Temple TerraceNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Leisure CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 18
LutzNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
KeystoneNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Palm River-Clair MelNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Fish HawkNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
Palm CityNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 23
PaceDec 9 to Dec 23Mar 3 to Mar 17Feb 17
ImmokaleeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 23
Tarpon SpringsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
South BradentonNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 15
NocateeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
GrovelandNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
EustisNov 24 to Dec 8Feb 16 to Mar 2Feb 2
NorthdaleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
BellviewDec 6 to Dec 20Feb 28 to Mar 14Feb 14
WestchaseNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
EdgewaterNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
Port St. JohnNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 25
World Golf VillageNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Feb 1
Oak RidgeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 25
Liberty TriangleDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
Wekiwa SpringsDec 16 to Dec 30Mar 10 to Mar 24Feb 24
BloomingdaleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 30
Bayonet PointNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
BartowNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 24
Jacksonville BeachNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
DeBaryNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
BrentDec 6 to Dec 20Feb 28 to Mar 14Feb 14
Jasmine EstatesNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
EnsleyDec 9 to Dec 23Mar 3 to Mar 17Feb 17
TavaresNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 26
Lynn HavenDec 7 to Dec 21Mar 1 to Mar 15Feb 15
ZephyrhillsNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 31
Marion OaksDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25
HolidayNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 20
Florida RidgeNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 18
AuburndaleNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 15
Hunters CreekNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 28
Fort Walton BeachNov 27 to Dec 11Feb 19 to Mar 5Feb 5
MinneolaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 29
LealmanNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 17
MidwayDec 21 to Jan 4Mar 15 to Mar 29Mar 1
West PensacolaDec 6 to Dec 20Feb 28 to Mar 14Feb 14
Punta GordaNov 23 to Dec 7Feb 15 to Mar 1Jan 21
Panama City BeachDec 17 to Dec 31Mar 11 to Mar 25Feb 25

Questions

When should I plant peppers in Florida?

In Jacksonville, plant out from February 15 to March 1. Across Florida the window opens between February 15 and April 4, 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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