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Can You Grow Chili Pepper in Hawaii?
US · USDA Zone 12b · zones 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
Possible in containers started early indoors placed in the hottest spot available.
Plant zones
Hawaii last frost
Hawaii first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Chili Peppers in Hawaii
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Hawaii'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.
Gardening in Hawaii
Hawaii is tropical with year-round warmth. Zone varies dramatically by elevation — coastal areas are Zone 11-12 while Mauna Kea slopes reach Zone 9. Year-round growing throughout.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Chili Pepper in Hawaii?
Possible in containers started early indoors placed in the hottest spot available.
What zone is Hawaii?
Hawaii spans USDA Zone 12b (9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b).
When do you plant Chili Peppers in Hawaii?
Plant Chili Peppers around no frost (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 7 – Mar 22.