When to Plant Bell Pepper in Bowie, Maryland (20721)
Location
Bowie, Maryland
ZIP Code
20721
USDA Zone
7b
Last Frost
Sunday, April 5, 2026
📅 Planting Calendar
Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, February 8, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, April 19, 2026
Pro Tip: Start Bell Pepper seeds indoors 8 weeks before your last frost date for best results.
🌿 Plant Details
Scientific Name Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity 70 days
Mature Height 18-24"
Spread 18"
Type Bush
Fruit Size Medium (4-6 oz)
☀️ Growing Requirements
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Sun
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
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Water
Regular (1-2 inches/week)
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Spacing
18" apart
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Planting Depth
0.25" deep
Seeds typically germinate in 8-14 days
🤝 Good Companions
TomatoBasilCarrotOnionParsley
⚠️ Avoid Planting Near
FennelKohlrabiBrassicas
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Growing Bell Pepper in Zone 7b
Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bowie, Maryland, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 7b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, February 8, 2026.
Your average last frost date is Sunday, April 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Bell Pepper seedlings outdoors around Sunday, April 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.