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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Newfoundland and Labrador?

Canada · Canadian Zone 4 · zones 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Grows well here

Bell peppers grow well here with the warm season needed for full fruit development.

Plant zones

4a–11b

Newfoundland and Labrador last frost

early May

Newfoundland and Labrador first frost

early October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Newfoundland and Labrador

Start indoors

Mar 5

Transplant

May 1

Harvest

Jul 10 – Jul 30

Dates are approximate, based on Newfoundland and Labrador's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Bell Pepper

Bell peppers need a long warm season and are highly productive once established in summer heat.

Start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost — peppers are slow to establish. They thrive in heat and dislike cold soil. Feed with low-nitrogen fertiliser once flowering begins.

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Gardening in Newfoundland and Labrador

Newfoundland has a subarctic to cool maritime climate. The island is Zone 4b-5b near the coast; Labrador is Zone 1-3. Short growing seasons but excellent for cold-hardy crops, root vegetables, and berries.