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When to Plant Peppers in Oklahoma

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Jan 22 – Feb 5, then transplant outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Ardmore and as late as Apr 25 in Guymon.

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
Oklahoma CityJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
TulsaJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 7 – Apr 21
NormanJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 7 – Apr 21
Broken ArrowJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 8 – Apr 22
LawtonJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 8 – Apr 22
EdmondJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23
MooreJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
Midwest CityJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23
EnidJan 26 – Feb 9Apr 13 – Apr 27
StillwaterJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
MuskogeeJan 27 – Feb 10Apr 14 – Apr 28
BartlesvilleJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 18 – May 2
OwassoJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 7 – Apr 21
ShawneeJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 6 – Apr 20
YukonJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23
ArdmoreJan 4 – Jan 18Mar 22 – Apr 5
Ponca CityJan 30 – Feb 13Apr 17 – May 1
BixbyJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 8 – Apr 22
DuncanJan 14 – Jan 28Apr 1 – Apr 15
Del CityJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23
JenksJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 6 – Apr 20
SapulpaJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 6 – Apr 20
MustangJan 24 – Feb 7Apr 11 – Apr 25
Sand SpringsJan 19 – Feb 2Apr 6 – Apr 20
BethanyJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23
AltusJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
ClaremoreJan 27 – Feb 10Apr 14 – Apr 28
El RenoJan 26 – Feb 9Apr 13 – Apr 27
McAlesterJan 20 – Feb 3Apr 7 – Apr 21
AdaJan 22 – Feb 5Apr 9 – Apr 23

Showing the 30 most populous of 48 Oklahoma cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oklahoma cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peppers in Oklahoma?

In a typical Oklahoma location, start seeds indoors Jan 22 – Feb 5, then transplant outdoors Apr 9 – Apr 23. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Mar 22 in Ardmore and as late as Apr 25 in Guymon.

When is the last frost in Oklahoma?

The average last spring frost in Oklahoma ranges from March 15 in Ardmore to April 18 in Guymon, 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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