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Can You Grow Chili Pepper in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Chili Peppers in Maryland

Start indoors

Jan 10

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 11 – May 26

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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 Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chili Pepper in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Chili Peppers in Maryland?

Plant Chili Peppers around early March (start indoors Jan 10), harvest May 11 – May 26.