When to plant peppers in zone 6

Peppers in USDA zone 6

Average zone 6 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Apr 20, first fall frost ≈ Oct 20 (183 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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• Zone 6 planting calendar