Question 1

When should I plant peppers in ZIP 67202?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 67202, the main peppers target is around May 4, based on the representative Wichita frost station and USDA zone 7a.

Question 2

When should I start peppers seeds indoors in 67202?

Accepted Answer

Start peppers seeds indoors in ZIP 67202 around Feb 23, about 56 days before the Apr 20 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in Wichita?

Accepted Answer

Wichita (ZIP 67202) has an average last spring frost around Apr 20, based on the representative Wichita frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in Wichita?

Accepted Answer

Wichita (ZIP 67202) has an average first fall frost around Oct 20, leaving about 183 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	February 23, 2026	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	May 4, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.

Start peppers seeds indoors around Feb 23

Peppers dates for Wichita, KS