What Can Grow in Pueblo, CO

Pueblo in southern Colorado has one of the warmest climates in the state — famous for its sweet chile peppers.

Pueblo, CO is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The growing season lasts about 168 days, with last frost around April 15 and first fall frost around October 8. Top crops include tomatoes, chile peppers, melons.

6bUSDA Zone
168 daysFrost-Free
April 15Last Frost
October 8First Frost
🌱 What Grows in Pueblo
tomatoeschile peppersmelonssquashbeanssweet corn
💡 Planting Tips

Warmer than Denver — start warm crops earlier. Famous Pueblo chiles thrive here.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pueblo, CO is in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 6b. Pueblo in southern Colorado has one of the warmest climates in the state — famous for its sweet chile peppers.

The average last spring frost in Pueblo is around April 15. The first fall frost typically arrives around October 8, giving a frost-free growing season of approximately 168 days.

Pueblo's Zone 6b climate supports growing tomatoes, chile peppers, melons, squash, beans, sweet corn. Warmer than Denver — start warm crops earlier. Famous Pueblo chiles thrive here.

In Pueblo, start with cool-season crops like lettuce, spinach, and broccoli a few weeks before the last frost date of April 15. Warm-season crops like tomatoes and peppers should go in after all frost risk has passed.