When to plant peppers in zone 9

Peppers in USDA zone 9

Average zone 9 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Feb 25, first fall frost ≈ Dec 1 (279 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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