When to plant hot pepper in Hawaii
Hawaii spans USDA zone 12a, so the right time to plant hot pepper shifts by weeks across the state. The window to transplant seedlings outdoors runs from about February 9 in Kapaa to February 9 in Kapaa — below are local dates for 1 cities, each computed from its own frost dates.
| City | Zone | Last frost | First frost | Transplant out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapaa | 12a | January 26 | January 24 | February 9 – February 16 |
Hot Pepper in Hawaii: FAQ
When can I plant hot pepper in Hawaii?
Across Hawaii, the time to transplant hot pepper spans roughly February 9 in Kapaa to February 9 in Kapaa, each following that city's local frost dates.
Does the hot pepper planting date vary across Hawaii?
Yes. Hawaii publishes 1 cities with their own frost dates, so the right hot pepper planting window shifts by weeks between the warmest and coldest parts of the state — use your city's page for the exact dates.
How long does hot pepper take to grow in Hawaii?
Hot Pepper takes about 70–100 days to reach harvest once planted — check that this fits inside your city's frost-free season on its place page.
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