When to Plant Pepper (Bell) in Zone 8

Zone 8 Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

Jan 15

6–8 weeks before transplant

Transplant Out

Apr 1

After last frost (Mar 20)

First Harvest

Jun 5

60–90 days after planting

Season Ends

Nov 1

Before first frost (Nov 5)

Quick Facts

Sunlight ☀️ Full Sun

Water Needs 💧💧 Moderate

Spacing 18 inches apart

Planting Depth 0.25 inch

Min Soil Temp 65°F

Germination 7–14 days

Days to Maturity 60–90 days

Frost Tolerance No frost tolerance

Soil pH 6.0–6.8

Difficulty Easy

Recommended for Zone 8

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Pepper (Bell) Schedule — All Zones

Zone	Start Indoors	Transplant	Direct Sow	Harvest Start	Harvest End
Zone 3	Mar 10	Jun 1	—	Aug 1	Sep 10
Zone 4	Mar 5	May 25	—	Jul 25	Sep 20
Zone 5	Feb 25	May 15	—	Jul 15	Oct 1
Zone 6	Feb 10	May 1	—	Jul 1	Oct 10
Zone 7	Feb 1	Apr 20	—	Jun 20	Oct 20
Zone 8	Jan 15	Apr 1	—	Jun 5	Nov 1
Zone 9	Jan 1	Mar 15	—	May 20	Nov 15
Zone 10	Dec 10	Feb 25	—	May 1	Dec 1
Zone 11	—	Jan 20	Feb 1	Apr 15	Dec 15
Zone 12	—	any	any	year_round	year_round
Zone 13	—	any	any	year_round	year_round

📚 Data Sources

Frost dates: NOAA Climate Normals 1991–2020, National Centers for Environmental Information.
Hardiness zones: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, Agricultural Research Service.
Growing requirements: Cooperative Extension Services — NC State, Penn State, University of Florida IFAS.
Companion planting: Cornell University Cooperative Extension.
Data compiled from public agricultural sources. Always verify with your local extension office for micro-climate adjustments.