Question 1

When should I plant peppers in ZIP 33131?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 33131, the main peppers target is around Jan 15, based on the representative Miami frost station and USDA zone 11a.

Question 2

When should I start peppers seeds indoors in 33131?

Accepted Answer

Start peppers seeds indoors in ZIP 33131 around Nov 6, about 56 days before the Jan 1 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in Miami?

Accepted Answer

Miami (ZIP 33131) has an average last spring frost around Jan 1, based on the representative Miami frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in Miami?

Accepted Answer

Miami (ZIP 33131) has an average first fall frost around Dec 31, leaving about 364 frost-free days.

Question 5

Is this a guaranteed planting date?

Accepted Answer

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

Step	Date	How to use it
Start Indoors	November 6, 2025	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	January 15, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.

Start peppers seeds indoors around Nov 6

Peppers dates for Miami, FL