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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Mississippi?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Bell peppers grow well here with the warm season needed for full fruit development.
Plant zones
Mississippi last frost
Mississippi first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Bell Peppers in Mississippi
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi'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.
Gardening in Mississippi
Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Bell Pepper in Mississippi?
Bell peppers grow well here with the warm season needed for full fruit development.
What zone is Mississippi?
Mississippi spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Bell Peppers in Mississippi?
Plant Bell Peppers around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 26 – May 16.