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Can You Grow Chili Pepper in New Hampshire?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Chili Peppers in New Hampshire

Start indoors

Feb 9

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 11 – Jun 26

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chili Pepper in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Chili Peppers in New Hampshire?

Plant Chili Peppers around early April (start indoors Feb 9), harvest Jun 11 – Jun 26.