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When to Plant Peppers in Georgia

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 18 in Cartersville.

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
AtlantaJan 13 – Jan 27Mar 31 – Apr 14
ColumbusDec 25 – Jan 8Mar 12 – Mar 26
SavannahDec 22 – Jan 5Mar 9 – Mar 23
AthensJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 30 – Apr 13
South FultonJan 4 – Jan 18Mar 22 – Apr 5
Sandy SpringsJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
RoswellJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
MaconJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 28 – Apr 11
Johns CreekJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
AlbanyDec 30 – Jan 13Mar 17 – Mar 31
Warner RobinsDec 31 – Jan 14Mar 18 – Apr 1
AlpharettaJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
MariettaJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 3 – Apr 17
SmyrnaJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 3 – Apr 17
ValdostaDec 25 – Jan 8Mar 12 – Mar 26
BrookhavenJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
StonecrestJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
DunwoodyJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
AugustaDec 19 – Jan 2Mar 6 – Mar 20
Peachtree CornersJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
GainesvilleJan 9 – Jan 23Mar 27 – Apr 10
MiltonJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
NewnanJan 23 – Feb 6Apr 10 – Apr 24
MabletonJan 16 – Jan 30Apr 3 – Apr 17
RomeJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 8 – Apr 22
MartinezDec 19 – Jan 2Mar 6 – Mar 20
East PointJan 4 – Jan 18Mar 22 – Apr 5
Peachtree CityJan 15 – Jan 29Apr 2 – Apr 16
DaltonJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23
KennesawJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 113 Georgia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Georgia cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peppers in Georgia?

In a typical Georgia location, start seeds indoors Jan 14 – Jan 28, then transplant outdoors Apr 1 – Apr 15. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 9 in St. Marys and as late as Apr 18 in Cartersville.

When is the last frost in Georgia?

The average last spring frost in Georgia ranges from February 2 in St. Marys to April 11 in Cartersville, 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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