I am thinking it is time to start these now - 10 - 12 weeks before the frost date which is May 15th.

That's what I was going to do but figured I'd check. I usually start my tomatoes around the middle to end of March but figured Peppers would need more time.

here is a cool place that another posterd posted it is a great place for this

Here is a link that might be useful: planting guide

Excellent tool. Thanks!