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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Delaware?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Delaware last frost

early March

Delaware first frost

late November

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Delaware

Start indoors

Jan 10

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 16 – Jun 5

Dates are approximate, based on Delaware'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 Delaware

Delaware has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Atlantic. Mild winters and warm summers support a long growing season for mid-Atlantic vegetables.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Bell Pepper in Delaware?

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

What zone is Delaware?

Delaware spans USDA Zone 7a (6b, 7a).

When do you plant Bell Peppers in Delaware?

Plant Bell Peppers around early March (start indoors Jan 10), harvest May 16 – Jun 5.