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When to Plant Peppers in Oregon

In a typical Oregon location, start seeds indoors Jan 23 – Feb 6, then transplant outdoors Apr 10 – Apr 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Beaverton and as late as Jun 16 in Altamont.

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
PortlandDec 17 – Dec 31Mar 4 – Mar 18
EugeneJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 18 – May 2
SalemJan 23 – Feb 6Apr 10 – Apr 24
GreshamJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 23 – Apr 6
HillsboroFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 23 – May 7
BeavertonDec 3 – Dec 17Feb 18 – Mar 4
BendMar 28 – Apr 11Jun 13 – Jun 27
MedfordJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 15 – Apr 29
SpringfieldJan 31 – Feb 14Apr 18 – May 2
CorvallisFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
AlbanyFeb 6 – Feb 20Apr 24 – May 8
TigardJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 8 – Apr 22
AlohaDec 3 – Dec 17Feb 18 – Mar 4
Lake OswegoJan 7 – Jan 21Mar 25 – Apr 8
KeizerJan 23 – Feb 6Apr 10 – Apr 24
Grants PassJan 28 – Feb 11Apr 15 – Apr 29
Oregon CityJan 7 – Jan 21Mar 25 – Apr 8
McMinnvilleJan 25 – Feb 8Apr 12 – Apr 26
RedmondMar 31 – Apr 14Jun 16 – Jun 30
TualatinJan 21 – Feb 4Apr 8 – Apr 22
West LinnJan 7 – Jan 21Mar 25 – Apr 8
WoodburnJan 5 – Jan 19Mar 23 – Apr 6
Forest GroveFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 23 – May 7
NewbergJan 10 – Jan 24Mar 28 – Apr 11
WilsonvilleJan 7 – Jan 21Mar 25 – Apr 8
RoseburgJan 12 – Jan 26Mar 30 – Apr 13
Klamath FallsMar 31 – Apr 14Jun 16 – Jun 30
AshlandFeb 25 – Mar 11May 13 – May 27
MilwaukieDec 17 – Dec 31Mar 4 – Mar 18
BethanyFeb 5 – Feb 19Apr 23 – May 7

Showing the 30 most populous of 68 Oregon cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all Oregon cities.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant peppers in Oregon?

In a typical Oregon location, start seeds indoors Jan 23 – Feb 6, then transplant outdoors Apr 10 – Apr 24. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Feb 18 in Beaverton and as late as Jun 16 in Altamont.

When is the last frost in Oregon?

The average last spring frost in Oregon ranges from February 11 in Beaverton to June 9 in Altamont, 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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