When should I plant peppers in ZIP 92805?

In ZIP 92805, the main peppers target is around Feb 3, based on the representative Anaheim frost station and USDA zone 10b.

When should I start peppers seeds indoors in 92805?

Start peppers seeds indoors in ZIP 92805 around Nov 25, about 56 days before the Jan 20 last-frost estimate.

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

No. GrowZone uses frost-date estimates, hardiness zones, and crop timing rules for planning. Local microclimates and current weather can shift the right date.

ZIP 92805 planting calendar

When to plant peppers in Anaheim, CA - Zone 10b

Q: When is the first frost in Anaheim?

Anaheim (ZIP 92805) has an average first fall frost around Dec 15, leaving about 329 frost-free days.

In ZIP 92805, plant peppers around Feb 3; this uses the Anaheim frost station, USDA zone 10b, and peppers timing rules.

Your Anaheim calendar has a 329-day estimated frost-free season. This estimate uses the representative Anaheim frost station, USDA zone 10b, and peppers timing rules.

Source: anaheim-fullerton frost station, USDA zone 10b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.

USDA zone 10b Anaheim frost station University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Updated 2026-06-28

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Answer first

When to start peppers seeds indoors in Anaheim

In ZIP 92805, start peppers seeds indoors around Nov 25, about 56 days before the Jan 20 last-frost estimate.

Start peppers seeds indoors in Anaheim around Nov 25, about 56 days before the Jan 20 last-frost estimate.

Seed starting schedule

Peppers dates for Anaheim, CA

Step	Date	How to use it
Start Indoors	November 25, 2025	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	February 3, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.

Last frost

When is the last frost in Anaheim?

Anaheim (ZIP 92805) has an average last spring frost around Jan 20.

First frost

When is the first frost in Anaheim?

The average first fall frost is around Dec 15, giving about 329 frost-free days.

Season map

Peppers windows by month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Start indoors

Nov 25

Transplant

Feb 3

Harvest

Apr 29

Frost watch

Sep 21

Reminder workflow

Every date has a next action

Start peppers indoorsNov 25

Last frost windowJan 20

Transplant peppersFeb 3

First peppers harvest windowApr 29

Last peppers sowing targetSep 21

Signal	Value	Why it matters
Last frost estimate	January 20, 2026	Warm-season transplant risk starts falling after this window.
First frost estimate	December 15, 2026	Fall planting counts backward from this date.
Season length	329 days	Longer seasons can support succession crops.
Spacing	18 in	Airflow and root space affect yield.
Soil temperature	65 F+	Seeds and transplants stall in cold soil.

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Local data

Why this date changes by ZIP

Anaheim frost history and USDA zone 10b shift the safe planting window. GrowZone uses a local representative station instead of one national rule.

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources is the kind of local source to verify against when a crop is expensive, weather is unusual, or your yard has a cold pocket.

Crop note

Peppers timing notes

Peppers stall in cold soil, so wait for warm nights. Peppers prefers full sun, 18 in spacing, and soil near 65 F+.

For fall, count backward from Dec 15. A conservative last sowing target is around Sep 21.