Seed-start answer
Start peppers seeds indoors around Nov 6
In ZIP 96813, start peppers seeds indoors around Nov 6, about 56 days before the Jan 1 last-frost estimate.
Source: honolulu-intl frost station, USDA zone 12b, 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 96813, the Honolulu frost station, and the Jan 1 last-frost estimate.
Seed starting schedule
Peppers dates for Honolulu, HI
| 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. |