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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Georgia?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Georgia last frost

mid-February

Georgia first frost

early December

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Georgia

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 26 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Georgia'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 Georgia

Georgia has a humid subtropical climate with hot summers and mild winters. A long growing season supports two full vegetable crops per year in most of the state.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Bell Pepper in Georgia?

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

What zone is Georgia?

Georgia spans USDA Zone 8a (6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).

When do you plant Bell Peppers in Georgia?

Plant Bell Peppers around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 26 – May 16.