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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Tennessee?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Tennessee

Start indoors

Jan 17

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

May 24 – Jun 13

Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee'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 Tennessee

Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Bell Pepper in Tennessee?

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

What zone is Tennessee?

Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Bell Peppers in Tennessee?

Plant Bell Peppers around mid-March (start indoors Jan 17), harvest May 24 – Jun 13.