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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Arizona?

US · USDA Zone 9a · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Arizona last frost

late January

Arizona first frost

late December

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Arizona

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 20

Harvest

Mar 31 – Apr 20

Dates are approximate, based on Arizona'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 Arizona

Arizona spans dramatic climate zones from cool mountain forests to hot desert. Low-elevation cities like Phoenix grow year-round; high-elevation areas are Zone 5-6.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Bell Pepper in Arizona?

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

What zone is Arizona?

Arizona spans USDA Zone 9a (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a).

When do you plant Bell Peppers in Arizona?

Plant Bell Peppers around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Mar 31 – Apr 20.