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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Indiana?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Indiana last frost

early April

Indiana first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Indiana

Start indoors

Feb 9

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Jul 6

Dates are approximate, based on Indiana'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 Indiana

Indiana has a humid continental climate. Northern Indiana is Zone 5a-5b; southern Indiana is warmer at Zone 6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.