When to Plant Peppers in Beckham County, OK
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.
Beckham County, Oklahoma is in USDA Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 5 and the first fall frost is November 3, giving you a growing season of approximately 212 days.
At an elevation of 871 feet, Beckham County receives approximately 30 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 88°F, providing good warmth for Peppers during the growing season.
Beckham County Soil Profile
Soil Type
Loam
Soil pH
6.6-7.2
Drainage
Well Drained
Peppers Planting Timeline — Beckham County, OK
Peppers Planting Calendar
| Activity | When | Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Start Indoors | February 1 | Feb 1 – Feb 15 |
| Transplant Outdoors | April 19 | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Direct Sow | April 12 | Apr 12 – May 3 |
| Harvest | June 21 | Jun 21 – Aug 30 |
Plant 1" deep · 15" apart · Rows 24" apart
Month-by-Month Timeline
| Month | Activities |
|---|---|
| January | — |
| February | Start Indoors |
| March | — |
| April | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| May | Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow |
| June | Harvest |
| July | Harvest |
| August | Harvest |
| September | — |
| October | — |
| November | — |
| December | — |
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (6-8+ hours)
Water
Moderate — regular watering
Days to Maturity
60–90 days
Soil pH
6 – 7
USDA Zone
Zone 7a
Growing Season
212 days
Growing Tips for Beckham 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
Level Up Your Garden
Isolate 300 ft for purity. Hot and sweet peppers can cross-pollinate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant Peppers in Beckham County, OK?
Beckham County is in Zone 7a with an average last frost of April 5. Plan your Peppers planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.
What planting zone is Beckham County, OK?
Beckham County, Oklahoma is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7a. The average last spring frost is April 5 and first fall frost is November 3.
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