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When to Plant Peppers in Brooks County, TX

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.

Brooks County, Texas is in USDA Zone 9b. The average last spring frost is February 10 and the first fall frost is December 13, giving you a growing season of approximately 306 days.

At an elevation of 2,752 feet, Brooks County receives approximately 64.5 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly loam soil. Summer highs average 104°F, so Peppers may need afternoon shade and extra watering during peak heat. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Peppers root diseases.

Brooks County, TX (Zone 9b) Year-round
306 days
Last Spring Frost February 10
306 growing days
First Fall Frost December 13

Brooks County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Loam

Soil pH

6.7-7.2

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 Brooks County's 306-day season, you'll have plenty of time for a full harvest. Plan your garden layout →

Monthly Watering Guide for Peppers

Peppers needs approximately 1 inches of water per week (4.3" per month). Here's how your county's rainfall compares month by month.

Month Peppers Needs Rainfall You Supplement Action
Jan 1.9" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 4.3" 2.5" 1.8" 💧 Light watering
Mar 4.3" 3.6" 0.7" 💧 Light watering
Apr 4.3" 6.1" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
May 4.3" 10.3" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jun 4.3" 10.5" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jul 4.3" 7.3" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Aug 4.3" 7.2" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Sep 4.3" 6" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Oct 4.3" 4.8" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Nov 4.3" 2.3" 2" 💧 Light watering
Dec 4.3" 1.8" 2.5" 🚿 Regular watering

Water needs are for active growing months only (Feb–Dec in Brooks County). Supplement amounts are based on average rainfall — actual needs vary with temperature, soil, and mulching.

Peppers Planting Timeline — Brooks County, TX

Peppers Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors December 30 Dec 30 – Jan 13
Transplant Outdoors February 17 Feb 17 – Mar 3
Direct Sow February 10 Feb 10 – Mar 3
Harvest April 21 Apr 21 – Jun 30

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

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

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 9b

📆 Growing Season

306 days in Brooks County

Growing Tips for Brooks 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 Brooks County, TX?

Brooks County is in Zone 9b with an average last frost of February 10. Plan your Peppers planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Brooks County, TX?

Brooks County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9b. The average last spring frost is February 10 and first fall frost is December 13.

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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 Brooks County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: June 2026.

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