Sweet peppers are often used fresh, but when grilled, roasted, or fried, their wonderful flavor and sweetness really shines. Peppers need a long hot season to do well, and a very warm soil to germinate (75-90F). Start indoors well before transplanting, at least 8 weeks. Transplant outdoors after all danger of frost, the soil has warmed to at least 60F, and night temperatures are consistently warm--for many folks as late as June.