Georgia · zones 7b–9a
When to plant bell peppers in Georgia.
Sow or transplant between Apr 5 to May 27 in a typical year, keyed to Georgia's median last frost around Mar 20. Dates below are state medians; your ZIP code shifts them by days to weeks.
The 2026 windows
Bell Peppers dates for a typical Georgia season.
1 · Start indoors
Feb 22 to Apr 15
About 6 weeks before set-out. Warm spot, real light.
2 · Set out
Apr 5 to May 27
Keyed to the ~Mar 20 last frost. Sow 0.25" deep, 18" apart.
Harvest
~70 days later
~4 lb per plant over ~8 weeks.
Georgia spans more than one climate: Zone 8 is the most common zone, but the state runs 7b to 9a. That's why the planner works from your ZIP code's frost dates, not your zone — mountain and coastal gardens in the same state can be three weeks apart.