When to Plant Peppers in West Virginia
In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 9 – Feb 23, then transplant outdoors Apr 27 – May 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 19 in Huntington and as late as May 13 in Beckley.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Huntington | Feb 1 – Feb 15 | Apr 19 – May 3 |
| Charleston | Feb 5 – Feb 19 | Apr 23 – May 7 |
| Parkersburg | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Morgantown | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | May 3 – May 17 |
| Wheeling | Feb 9 – Feb 23 | Apr 27 – May 11 |
| Weirton Heights | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Weirton | Feb 18 – Mar 4 | May 6 – May 20 |
| Fairmont | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Martinsburg | Feb 6 – Feb 20 | Apr 24 – May 8 |
| Beckley | Feb 25 – Mar 11 | May 13 – May 27 |
| Clarksburg | Feb 11 – Feb 25 | Apr 29 – May 13 |
| Teays Valley | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| South Charleston | Feb 12 – Feb 26 | Apr 30 – May 14 |
| Saint Albans | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Vienna | Feb 3 – Feb 17 | Apr 21 – May 5 |
| Bluefield | Feb 19 – Mar 5 | May 7 – May 21 |
| Cross Lanes | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Moundsville | Feb 15 – Mar 1 | May 3 – May 17 |
| Bridgeport | Feb 7 – Feb 21 | Apr 25 – May 9 |
| Oak Hill | Feb 10 – Feb 24 | Apr 28 – May 12 |
Showing the 20 most populous of 20 West Virginia cities. Dates are estimates from each city's NOAA frost normals and university extension timing guidelines. See all West Virginia cities.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I plant peppers in West Virginia?
In a typical West Virginia location, start seeds indoors Feb 9 – Feb 23, then transplant outdoors Apr 27 – May 11. Across the state, the outdoor planting window starts as early as Apr 19 in Huntington and as late as May 13 in Beckley.
When is the last frost in West Virginia?
The average last spring frost in West Virginia ranges from April 12 in Huntington to May 6 in Beckley, 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 West Virginia
- 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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