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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Nevada?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Nevada last frost

early March

Nevada first frost

late November

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Nevada

Start indoors

Jan 10

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

May 16 – Jun 5

Dates are approximate, based on Nevada'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.

Full bell pepper growing guide →

Gardening in Nevada

Nevada has an arid continental climate. Las Vegas is Zone 9a-9b; Reno is Zone 6b-7a; mountain areas are Zone 4-5. Low humidity means cool nights even in summer.