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When to plant peppers in zone 10a

In USDA zone 10a, plant peppers around Feb 15, after the representative last frost near Feb 1. Start seeds indoors around Dec 7.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 10a. Your exact city can move earlier or later, so use the ZIP lookup for the frost-station-specific answer.

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Seed starting schedule

Peppers dates for Oakland, CA

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsDecember 7, 2025Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsFebruary 15, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Tampa, FL · Zone 10a Peppers Feb 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Feb 1 Phoenix, AZ · Zone 10a Peppers Feb 19 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Feb 5 Mesa, AZ · Zone 10a Peppers Feb 19 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Feb 5 San Francisco, CA · Zone 10a Peppers Feb 8 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Jan 25 Oakland, CA · Zone 10a Peppers Feb 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Feb 1