Plant Peppers in Zone 3b
Seed-starting, transplant & harvest dates for USDA Zone 3b
Start indoors
Mar 18
Transplant
May 27
Harvest (~80d)
Aug 15
In Zone 3b, the average last spring frost is around May. Peppers is a tender crop, so give it a head start indoors about 8 weeks before that, then move it out after frost danger passes.
Last spring frost
May 13
First fall frost
Sep 18
Growing season
128 days
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Frequently asked questions
When should I start peppers in Zone 3b?
Start peppers seeds indoors around Mar 18 (Zone 3b).
Can I direct sow peppers in Zone 3b?
Peppers is best started indoors and transplanted in Zone 3b rather than direct sown.