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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in New York?

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

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

New York last frost

early April

New York first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in New York

Start indoors

Feb 3

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jun 10 – Jun 30

Dates are approximate, based on New York'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 York

New York ranges from Zone 6b in New York City to Zone 4a in the Adirondacks. Western New York near Lake Erie has a unique microclimate excellent for Concord grapes.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Bell Pepper in New York?

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

What zone is New York?

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

When do you plant Bell Peppers in New York?

Plant Bell Peppers around early April (start indoors Feb 3), harvest Jun 10 – Jun 30.