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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Arkansas?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Arkansas last frost

early March

Arkansas first frost

late November

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Arkansas

Start indoors

Jan 10

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 16 – Jun 5

Dates are approximate, based on Arkansas'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 Arkansas

Arkansas has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Long warm summers support a wide range of vegetables and fruits. The Ozarks are slightly cooler.