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When to Plant Peppers in Jefferson County, OH

Peppers

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.

Jefferson County, Ohio is in USDA Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 23 and the first fall frost is October 29, giving you a growing season of approximately 189 days.

At an elevation of 1,017 feet, Jefferson County receives approximately 39.9 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly silt loam soil. Summer highs average 86°F, providing good warmth for Peppers during the growing season.

Jefferson County, OH (Zone 6b) Moderate season
189 days
Last Spring Frost April 23
189 growing days
First Fall Frost October 29

Jefferson County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Silt Loam

Soil pH

6.0-7.0

Drainage

Well Drained

How Much Peppers to Grow

3-5 lbs
Average yield per plant
3
Plants per person
6 sq ft
Space per person

For a family of 4, plant approximately 12 peppers plants in about 24 sq ft. In Jefferson County's 189-day season, you'll have plenty of time for a full harvest. Plan your garden layout →

Peppers Planting Timeline — Jefferson County, OH

Peppers Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors February 12 Feb 12 – Feb 26
Transplant Outdoors May 7 May 7 – May 21
Direct Sow April 30 Apr 30 – May 21
Harvest July 9 Jul 9 – Sep 17

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

Growing Conditions

☀️ Sun

Full Sun (6-8+ hours)

💧 Water

Moderate — regular watering

📅 Days to Maturity

60–90 days

🧪 Soil pH

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 6b

📆 Growing Season

189 days in Jefferson County

Growing Tips for Jefferson 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

Check more plant combinations with our Companion Planting Checker →

🌾 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 35°F, under 50% humidity.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Peppers in Jefferson County, OH?

Jefferson County is in Zone 6b with an average last frost of April 23. Plan your Peppers planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Jefferson County, OH?

Jefferson County, Ohio is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b. The average last spring frost is April 23 and first fall frost is October 29.

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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 Jefferson County, OH. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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