Question 1

When should I plant peppers in ZIP 76010?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 76010, the main peppers target is around Mar 26, based on the representative Dallas frost station and USDA zone 8b.

Question 2

When should I start peppers seeds indoors in 76010?

Accepted Answer

Start peppers seeds indoors in ZIP 76010 around Jan 15, about 56 days before the Mar 12 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in Arlington?

Accepted Answer

Arlington (ZIP 76010) has an average last spring frost around Mar 12, based on the representative Dallas frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in Arlington?

Accepted Answer

Arlington (ZIP 76010) has an average first fall frost around Nov 22, leaving about 255 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	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.

Start peppers seeds indoors around Jan 15

Peppers dates for Arlington, TX