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When to Plant Peppers in Limestone 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.

Limestone County, Texas is in USDA Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 12 and the first fall frost is November 14, giving you a growing season of approximately 247 days.

At an elevation of 214 feet, Limestone County receives approximately 69.7 inches of rainfall annually with predominantly clay soil. Summer highs average 93°F, providing good warmth for Peppers during the growing season. Clay soil retains moisture well for Peppers, but amend with compost to improve drainage and prevent root rot. Ample rainfall means less supplemental watering, but ensure good drainage to prevent Peppers root diseases.

Limestone County, TX (Zone 8b) Long season
247 days
Last Spring Frost March 12
247 growing days
First Fall Frost November 14

Limestone County Soil Profile

Soil Type

Clay

Soil pH

7.1-7.7

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 Limestone County's 247-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 1.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Feb 2.5" 0" ❄️ Dormant
Mar 4.3" 4.9" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Apr 4.3" 6.9" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
May 4.3" 10.6" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jun 4.3" 12.1" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Jul 4.3" 8.9" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Aug 4.3" 8.2" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Sep 4.3" 6.2" 0" ✅ Rainfall sufficient
Oct 4.3" 3.8" 0.5" 💧 Light watering
Nov 4.3" 2" 2.3" 🚿 Regular watering
Dec 1.8" 0" ❄️ Dormant

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

Peppers Planting Timeline — Limestone County, TX

Peppers Planting Calendar

Activity When Date Range
Start Indoors January 8 Jan 8 – Jan 22
Transplant Outdoors March 26 Mar 26 – Apr 9
Direct Sow March 19 Mar 19 – Apr 9
Harvest May 28 May 28 – Aug 6

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

Month-by-Month Timeline

MonthActivities
January Start Indoors
February
March Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
April Transplant Outdoors Direct Sow
May Harvest
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

Needs 6–7 · Your soil: N/A

🗺️ USDA Zone

Zone 8b

📆 Growing Season

247 days in Limestone County

Growing Tips for Limestone 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 Limestone County, TX?

Limestone County is in Zone 8b with an average last frost of March 12. Plan your Peppers planting based on this frost date — see the calendar above for exact timing.

What planting zone is Limestone County, TX?

Limestone County, Texas is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b. The average last spring frost is March 12 and first fall frost is November 14.

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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 Limestone County, TX. Local conditions may vary. Last updated: July 2026.

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