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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Ohio?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Ohio last frost

early April

Ohio first frost

late October

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Ohio

Start indoors

Feb 9

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jun 16 – Jul 6

Dates are approximate, based on Ohio'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 Ohio

Ohio has a humid continental climate. Northern Ohio near Lake Erie is Zone 6a; inland areas are Zone 5b. Four seasons with a productive 6-month growing window.