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When to Plant Peppers in Zone 7

In USDA zone 7a, start seeds indoors around February 18, transplant or plant outdoors April 29 to July 13, and expect your first harvest around July 13. (7a shown here — see 7a and 7b dates separately below.)

Peppers planting calendar for USDA Zone 7a

Average last spring frost

April 15

Average first fall frost

October 20

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Start seeds indoors

Feb 18

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Transplant outdoors

Apr 29

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Projected first harvest

Jul 13

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7a (approximate)

Most peppers mature in about 60 to 120 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 188 frost-free days in zone 7a.

Peppers planting calendar for USDA Zone 7b

Average last spring frost

April 10

Average first fall frost

October 30

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Start seeds indoors

Feb 13

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Transplant outdoors

Apr 24

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Projected first harvest

Jul 8

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🌱 Start indoors🌿 Growing outside🌾 HarvestTodayZone 7b (approximate)

Most peppers mature in about 60 to 120 days depending on the variety, needing roughly 203 frost-free days in zone 7b.

Not sure whether you're in 7a or 7b? Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.

Varieties to grow

25 varieties of peppers in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.

Aji Amarillo Pepper →Anaheim Pepper →Banana Pepper →Carolina Reaper Pepper →Cayenne Pepper →Cubanelle Pepper →Fresno Pepper →Ghost Pepper →Green Bell Pepper →Habanero Pepper →Hungarian Wax Pepper →Jalapeño Pepper →Orange Bell Pepper →Padrón Pepper →Pimento Pepper →Poblano Pepper →Purple Bell Pepper →Red Bell Pepper →Scotch Bonnet Pepper →Serrano Pepper →Shishito Pepper →Sweet Banana Pepper →Thai Chili Pepper →Trinidad Scorpion Pepper →Yellow Bell Pepper →

Common problems with peppers

What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each

Pepper WeevilColorado Potato BeetlePotato PsyllidTomato HornwormEuropean Corn BorerCorn EarwormCatfacingEarly BlightLate BlightSeptoria Leaf SpotBlossom-End RotBacterial Wilt

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When to plant peppers in other zones

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