When to plant peppers in zone 6
In USDA zone 6, the last spring frost usually falls between Apr 5 and Apr 30. Start peppers indoors around Feb 5 to Mar 23. Plant them out around May 5 to May 29. Expect to harvest around Jul 23 to Oct 15.
Zone 6 dates for peppers
| Start seeds indoors | Feb 5 to Mar 23 |
|---|---|
| Plant outside | May 5 to May 29 |
| Harvest | Jul 23 to Oct 15 |
| Typical last spring frost | Apr 5 to Apr 30 |
| Typical first fall frost | around Oct 15 |
USDA zones measure winter cold, not frost dates, so these are typical dates for the zone. Towns in the same zone can be weeks apart.
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