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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Kentucky?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Kentucky last frost

mid-March

Kentucky first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Kentucky

Start indoors

Jan 17

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jun 13

Dates are approximate, based on Kentucky'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 Kentucky

Kentucky has a humid continental climate transitioning to subtropical in the south. Long warm summers support tomatoes, peppers, and most common vegetables. Tobacco country.