Seed-start answer
Start peppers seeds indoors around Jan 15
In ZIP 75201, start peppers seeds indoors around Jan 15, about 56 days before the Mar 12 last-frost estimate.
Source: dallas-love frost station, USDA zone 8b, last updated 2026-06-28. Verify locally before planting high-value crops because microclimates, current weather, and yard exposure can move the safe date.
This uses ZIP 75201, the Dallas frost station, and the Mar 12 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Peppers dates for Dallas, TX
| Step | Date | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | January 15, 2026 | Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space. |
| Transplant Outdoors | March 26, 2026 | Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window. |