When to plant peppers in zone 3

Peppers in USDA zone 3

Average zone 3 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ May 20, first fall frost ≈ Sep 15 (118 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Peppers need warm soil; start 8-10 weeks early and transplant 2-3 weeks after the last frost.

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