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When to plant peppers in zone 9a

In USDA zone 9a, plant peppers around Mar 15, after the representative last frost near Mar 1. Start seeds indoors around Jan 4.

This page summarizes the supported ZIPs in zone 9a. 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 Las Vegas, NV

StepDateHow to use it
Start IndoorsJanuary 4, 2026Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant OutdoorsMarch 15, 2026Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.
Jacksonville, FL · Zone 9a Peppers Mar 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 1 San Antonio, TX · Zone 9a Peppers Mar 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 1 Las Vegas, NV · Zone 9a Peppers Mar 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 1 Portland, OR · Zone 9a Peppers Apr 15 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Apr 1 Seattle, WA · Zone 9a Peppers Apr 3 Open ZIP-specific answer · last frost Mar 20