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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in New Hampshire?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

New Hampshire last frost

early April

New Hampshire first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in New Hampshire

Start indoors

Feb 9

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Jul 6

Dates are approximate, based on New Hampshire'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 New Hampshire

New Hampshire has a humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; northern mountains are Zone 4a-5a. Short growing seasons but productive for cool-season crops and berries.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Bell Pepper in New Hampshire?

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

What zone is New Hampshire?

New Hampshire spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Bell Peppers in New Hampshire?

Plant Bell Peppers around early April (start indoors Feb 9), harvest Jun 16 – Jul 6.