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Can You Grow Chili Pepper in Oregon?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Oregon last frost

late January

Oregon first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

65–80 days

When to plant Chili Peppers in Oregon

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

Apr 5 – Apr 20

Dates are approximate, based on Oregon'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 Oregon

Oregon has dramatically different climates west and east of the Cascades. The Willamette Valley is mild and productive year-round (Zone 8a-8b); eastern Oregon is semi-arid and colder (Zone 5-6).

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Chili Pepper in Oregon?

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

What zone is Oregon?

Oregon spans USDA Zone 8b (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Chili Peppers in Oregon?

Plant Chili Peppers around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 5 – Apr 20.