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When to Plant Peppers in Connecticut

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 7 – Feb 21, then transplant outdoors Apr 25 – May 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Bridgeport and as late as May 15 in Torrington.

Method Start indoors, then transplant
Days to maturity 60–90 days

Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

Peppers Planting Dates by City

CityStart indoorsTransplant
BridgeportJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
New HavenFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
StamfordFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
North StamfordFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
HartfordFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
WaterburyFeb 15 – Mar 1May 3 – May 17
NorwalkFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
DanburyFeb 9 – Feb 23Apr 27 – May 11
East NorwalkFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
New BritainFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
West HartfordFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
BristolFeb 14 – Feb 28May 2 – May 16
MeridenFeb 15 – Mar 1May 3 – May 17
HamdenFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 25 – May 9
FairfieldJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
West HavenFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
MilfordJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
StratfordJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
City of Milford (balance)Jan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
East HartfordFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
MiddletownFeb 15 – Mar 1May 3 – May 17
EnfieldFeb 10 – Feb 24Apr 28 – May 12
SouthingtonFeb 15 – Mar 1May 3 – May 17
SheltonFeb 14 – Feb 28May 2 – May 16
NorwichFeb 3 – Feb 17Apr 21 – May 5
TrumbullJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
West TorringtonFeb 27 – Mar 13May 15 – May 29
TorringtonFeb 27 – Mar 13May 15 – May 29
GlastonburyFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
NaugatuckFeb 7 – Feb 21Apr 25 – May 9

Showing the 30 most populous of 86 Connecticut cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Connecticut cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peppers in Connecticut?

In a typical Connecticut location, start seeds indoors Feb 7 – Feb 21, then transplant outdoors Apr 25 – May 9. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 12 in Bridgeport and as late as May 15 in Torrington.

When is the last frost in Connecticut?

The average last spring frost in Connecticut ranges from April 5 in Bridgeport to May 8 in Torrington, based on NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals.

How long do peppers take to grow?

Peppers typically take 60–90 days from planting to harvest. Slow to germinate; start indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Transplant only once nights stay above 55F, 1-3 weeks after last frost.

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