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When to Plant Peppers in Alabama

In a typical Alabama location, start seeds indoors Jan 10 – Jan 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 28 in Mobile and as late as Apr 13 in Jacksonville.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–90 days

Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

Peppers Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
HuntsvilleJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 31 – Apr 14
BirminghamJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 28 – Apr 11
MontgomeryJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 20 – Apr 3
MobileDec 13 – Dec 27Feb 28 – Mar 14
TuscaloosaJan 7 – Jan 21Mar 25 – Apr 8
HooverJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 26 – Apr 9
DothanDec 21 – Jan 4Mar 8 – Mar 22
AuburnJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 20 – Apr 3
DecaturJan 15 – Jan 29Apr 2 – Apr 16
MadisonJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 31 – Apr 14
FlorenceJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 3 – Apr 17
Phenix CityDec 25 – Jan 8Mar 12 – Mar 26
GadsdenJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 26 – Apr 9
East FlorenceJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 3 – Apr 17
PrattvilleJan 2 – Jan 16Mar 20 – Apr 3
Vestavia HillsJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 28 – Apr 11
AlabasterJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 26 – Apr 9
OpelikaJan 18 – Feb 1Apr 5 – Apr 19
EnterpriseDec 29 – Jan 12Mar 16 – Mar 30
BessemerJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 30 – Apr 13
HomewoodJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 28 – Apr 11
AthensJan 9 – Jan 23Mar 27 – Apr 10
DaphneJan 4 – Jan 18Mar 22 – Apr 5
NorthportJan 7 – Jan 21Mar 25 – Apr 8
DixianaJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
PelhamJan 8 – Jan 22Mar 26 – Apr 9
PrichardDec 13 – Dec 27Feb 28 – Mar 14
AnnistonJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 30 – Apr 13
AlbertvilleJan 6 – Jan 20Mar 24 – Apr 7
OxfordJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 30 – Apr 13

Showing the 30 most populous of 72 Alabama cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Alabama cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peppers in Alabama?

In a typical Alabama location, start seeds indoors Jan 10 – Jan 24, then transplant outdoors Mar 28 – Apr 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 28 in Mobile and as late as Apr 13 in Jacksonville.

When is the last frost in Alabama?

The average last spring frost in Alabama ranges from February 21 in Mobile to April 6 in Jacksonville, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do peppers take to grow?

Peppers typically take 60–90 days from planting to harvest. Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

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