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Can You Grow Chili Pepper in Mississippi?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Mississippi last frost

mid-February

Mississippi first frost

early December

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Chili Peppers in Mississippi

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 21 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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 Mississippi

Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chili Pepper in Mississippi?

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

What zone is Mississippi?

Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Chili Peppers in Mississippi?

Plant Chili Peppers around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 21 – May 6.