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Can You Grow Bell Pepper in Texas?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

4a–11b

Texas last frost

mid-February

Texas first frost

early December

Days to harvest

70–90 days

When to plant Bell Peppers in Texas

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 26 – May 16

Dates are approximate, based on Texas'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 Texas

Texas spans more climate zones than any state except California — from Zone 6 in the Texas Panhandle to Zone 9b in the Rio Grande Valley. Most Texans garden in Zone 7-8 with hot long summers.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Bell Pepper in Texas?

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

What zone is Texas?

Texas spans USDA Zone 8a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b).

When do you plant Bell Peppers in Texas?

Plant Bell Peppers around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 26 – May 16.