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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Massachusetts?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Massachusetts last frost

early April

Massachusetts first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Massachusetts

Start indoors

Feb 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on Massachusetts'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 Massachusetts

Massachusetts has a humid continental climate. Boston and coastal areas are Zone 6a-6b; inland areas are colder at Zone 5b-6a. Four seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.