Growing Peppers in Zone 7A

Peppers love heat even more than tomatoes. Both sweet and hot varieties need warm soil and plenty of sun.

Zone 7A enjoys a long growing season. You can often get two plantings of cool-season crops (spring and fall).

Top Growing Tips

• Wait until soil is 65°F+ before transplanting
• Don’t over-fertilize with nitrogen — it produces leaves over fruit
• Pinch first flowers to encourage bushier plants
• Peppers prefer slightly acidic soil (pH 6.0-6.8)
• Harvest regularly to encourage continued production

Companion Planting

Good companions: tomatoes, basil, carrots, onions

Avoid planting near: fennel, kohlrabi

Harvest Timeline

60-90 days from transplant

About Zone 7A

USDA Hardiness Zone 7A has an average last spring frost around Apr 5 and first fall frost around Oct 28. All planting dates above are calculated from these frost dates. Your specific location may vary — check with your local extension office for the most accurate dates.