Question 1

When should I plant peppers in ZIP 79901?

Accepted Answer

In ZIP 79901, the main peppers target is around Mar 29, based on the representative El Paso frost station and USDA zone 8b.

Question 2

When should I start peppers seeds indoors in 79901?

Accepted Answer

Start peppers seeds indoors in ZIP 79901 around Jan 18, about 56 days before the Mar 15 last-frost estimate.

Question 3

When is the last frost in El Paso?

Accepted Answer

El Paso (ZIP 79901) has an average last spring frost around Mar 15, based on the representative El Paso frost station.

Question 4

When is the first frost in El Paso?

Accepted Answer

El Paso (ZIP 79901) has an average first fall frost around Nov 10, leaving about 240 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 18, 2026	Start seeds under lights or in a bright indoor seed-starting space.
Transplant Outdoors	March 29, 2026	Move hardened-off seedlings outside after the frost-risk window.

Start peppers seeds indoors around Jan 18

Peppers dates for El Paso, TX