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Can You Grow Chili Pepper in New Brunswick?

Canada · Canadian Zone 5 · zones 4, 5, 6

Grows well here

Chili peppers thrive here — expect a productive harvest through the warm months.

Plant zones

4a–11b

New Brunswick last frost

mid-April

New Brunswick first frost

mid-October

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Chili Peppers in New Brunswick

Start indoors

Feb 17

Transplant

Apr 15

Harvest

Jun 19 – Jul 4

Dates are approximate, based on New Brunswick's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Chili Pepper

Chili peppers are drought-tolerant once established and highly productive in warm sunny conditions.

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Chilies love heat — the hotter the summer the hotter the pepper. Great for containers on south-facing balconies.

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Gardening in New Brunswick

New Brunswick has a maritime continental climate. The Saint John River Valley is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a productive 5-6 month growing season. Known for potatoes, blueberries, and fiddleheads.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chili Pepper in New Brunswick?

Chili peppers thrive here — expect a productive harvest through the warm months.

What zone is New Brunswick?

New Brunswick spans Canadian Zone 5 (4, 5, 6).

When do you plant Chili Peppers in New Brunswick?

Plant Chili Peppers around mid-April (start indoors Feb 17), harvest Jun 19 – Jul 4.