When to Plant Pepper (Bell) in Zone 10

Zone 10 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Dec 10

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

Feb 25

After last frost (Feb 10)

First Harvest

May 1

60–90 days after planting

Season Ends

Dec 1

Before first frost (Dec 10)

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 18 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.25 inch

Min Soil Temp 65°F

Germination 7–14 days

Days to Maturity 60–90 days

Frost Tolerance No frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–6.8

Difficulty Easy

Recommended for Zone 10

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Pepper (Bell) Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 3	Mar 10	Jun 1	—	Aug 1	Sep 10
Zone 4	Mar 5	May 25	—	Jul 25	Sep 20
Zone 5	Feb 25	May 15	—	Jul 15	Oct 1
Zone 6	Feb 10	May 1	—	Jul 1	Oct 10
Zone 7	Feb 1	Apr 20	—	Jun 20	Oct 20
Zone 8	Jan 15	Apr 1	—	Jun 5	Nov 1
Zone 9	Jan 1	Mar 15	—	May 20	Nov 15
Zone 10	Dec 10	Feb 25	—	May 1	Dec 1
Zone 11	—	Jan 20	Feb 1	Apr 15	Dec 15
Zone 12	—	any	any	year_round	year_round
Zone 13	—	any	any	year_round	year_round

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.