10b When to plant peppers in zone 10b
Zone 10b median last spring freeze: Jan 10 · first fall freeze: Jan 7 · harvest in ~65-85 days.
| Step | Zone 10b dates | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Start seeds indoors | Nov 15 – Nov 29 | 6–10 weeks before transplanting |
| Transplant outside | Jan 24 | after last spring freeze |
How peppers grow in zone 10b
Transplant — start indoors or buy seedlings. Tender — damaged by any frost. Harvest runs roughly 65-85 days after planting. These windows come from extension planting tables anchored to zone 10b's median freeze dates — for varieties and local conditions, check with your local extension office.
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