When to Plant Peppers in Kansas
In a typical Kansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16, then transplant outdoors Apr 20 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 11 in Kansas City and as late as May 5 in Garden City.
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
| City | Start indoors | Transplant |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | Jan 31 – Feb 14 | Apr 18 – May 2 |
| Overland Park | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Kansas City | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Olathe | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Topeka | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Lawrence | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Shawnee | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Manhattan | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Lenexa | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Salina | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Hutchinson | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Leavenworth | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Leawood | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Dodge City | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 28 – May 12 |
| Garden City | Feb 17 – Mar 3 | May 5 – May 19 |
| Emporia | Feb 4 – Feb 18 | Apr 22 – May 6 |
| Junction City | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Derby | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Prairie Village | Jan 24 – Feb 7 | Apr 11 – Apr 25 |
| Hays | Feb 8 – Feb 22 | Apr 26 – May 10 |
| Gardner | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Liberal | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Pittsburg | Jan 27 – Feb 10 | Apr 14 – Apr 28 |
| Newton | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Great Bend | Feb 13 – Feb 27 | May 1 – May 15 |
| McPherson | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| El Dorado | Feb 2 – Feb 16 | Apr 20 – May 4 |
| Andover | Jan 30 – Feb 13 | Apr 17 – May 1 |
| Ottawa | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Winfield | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 |
Showing the 30 most populous of 40 Kansas cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Kansas cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant peppers in Kansas?
In a typical Kansas location, start seeds indoors Feb 2 – Feb 16, then transplant outdoors Apr 20 – May 4. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 11 in Kansas City and as late as May 5 in Garden City.
When is the last frost in Kansas?
The average last spring frost in Kansas ranges from April 4 in Kansas City to April 28 in Garden City, 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.
Other Crops in Kansas
- Tomatoes
- Eggplant
- Cucumbers
- Zucchini
- Winter Squash
- Pumpkins
- Watermelon
- Cantaloupe
- Corn
- Green Beans
- Peas
- Lettuce
- Spinach
- Kale
- Arugula
- Swiss Chard
- Broccoli
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
- Brussels Sprouts
- Carrots
- Beets
- Radishes
- Turnips
- Onions
- Garlic
- Potatoes
- Sweet Potatoes
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Cilantro
- Parsley
- Dill
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Sunflowers
- Zinnias
- Marigolds
- Cosmos
- Nasturtiums
- Dahlias
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