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When to Plant Peppers in Logan County, AR

Sweet peppers are warm-season crops producing fruits in a rainbow of colors. They turn from green to red, yellow, or orange as they ripen, increasing in sweetness.

Logan County, Arkansas is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 1 and the first fall frost is October 31, giving you a growing season of approximately 213 days.

At an elevation of 695 feet, Logan County receives approximately 46 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 89ยฐF, providing good warmth for Peppers during the growing season.

Logan County, AR (Zone 7a) Long season
213 days
Last Spring Frost April 1
213 growing days
First Fall Frost October 31

Logan County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

5.3-6.6

Drainage

Well Drained

Plant Planting Risk Windows

Early Start (70% safe) ✓ Fits season (68 days to spare)
Start indoors: Jan 21 Transplant: Apr 8 🍅 Harvest: Jun 10 – Aug 19
Recommended (50%) ✓ Fits season (66 days to spare)
Start indoors: Jan 28 Transplant: Apr 15 🍅 Harvest: Jun 17 – Aug 26
Safe Start (90%) ✓ Fits season (75 days to spare)
Start indoors: Feb 11 Transplant: Apr 29 🍅 Harvest: Jul 1 – Sep 9

Percentages indicate frost risk at transplant. The 70% safe window means there is a 30% chance of frost after transplant — suitable for cold-hardy crops or gardeners with frost protection. The 90% safe window is best for tender plants.

Plant Water Budget

Plant needs
1.0″/week
Rainfall provides
0.9″/week
You supply
0.1″/week
Watering frequency Only during dry spells
Season total 176 gal / 100 sq ft
Peppers needs ~1,256 GDD — county provides 3,567 GDD Excellent fit

Peppers Planting Timeline โ€” Logan County, AR

Peppers Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors January 28 Jan 28 โ€“ Feb 11
Transplant Outdoors April 15 Apr 15 โ€“ Apr 29
Direct Sow April 8 Apr 8 โ€“ Apr 29
Harvest June 17 Jun 17 โ€“ Aug 26

Plant 1" deep ยท 15" apart ยท Rows 24" apart

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January Start Indoors
February Start Indoors
March โ€”
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May โ€”
June Harvest
July Harvest
August Harvest
September โ€”
October โ€”
November โ€”
December โ€”

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

Water

Moderate โ€” regular watering

Days to Maturity

60โ€“90 days

Soil pH

6 โ€“ 7

USDA Zone

Zone 7a

Growing Season

213 days

Growing Tips for Logan County

Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant when nighttime temperatures stay above 55F. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers which promote leaves over fruit.

Companion Planting

Good Companions

Avoid Planting Near

  • Fennel
  • Kohlrabi

Level Up Your Garden

๐ŸŒพ Save Your Own Peppers Seeds
Life Cycle Annual
Pollination Self-Pollinating
How to Collect Remove seeds from fully ripe (red/orange) fruit.
Storage Store airtight; viable 4 years at 35ยฐF, under 50% humidity.

Isolate 300 ft for purity. Hot and sweet peppers can cross-pollinate.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Peppers in Logan County, AR?

Logan County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 1. Plan your Peppers planting based on this frost date โ€” see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Logan County, AR?

Logan County, Arkansas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 1 and first fall frost is October 31.

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Data sources: USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023), NOAA 30-Year Climate Normals. Frost dates are based on 50% probability averages for Logan County, AR. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: April 2026.