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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Idaho?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Idaho last frost

mid-March

Idaho first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Idaho

Start indoors

Jan 17

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jun 13

Dates are approximate, based on Idaho'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 Idaho

Idaho has a semi-arid continental climate. Southern valleys are Zone 6-7 with hot dry summers; northern regions and mountains are colder. Excellent for root vegetables and cool crops.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Bell Pepper in Idaho?

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

What zone is Idaho?

Idaho spans USDA Zone 6b (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Bell Peppers in Idaho?

Plant Bell Peppers around mid-March (start indoors Jan 17), harvest May 24 – Jun 13.