Bell peppers are a warm-season crop that grows best in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. Some of the US states that fall under these zones are:

Zone 9:

• Arizona
• California
• Florida
• Hawaii
• Nevada
• New Mexico
• Texas

Zone 10:

• Puerto Rico
• Virgin Islands

Zone 11:

• Guam

Bell peppers can be grown indoors, but they require a lot of light and space. Bell peppers need at least 6 hours of full sun daily, so place them near a sunny, south-facing window where it gets bright light every day, and it will thrive. Alternatively, bell peppers do exceptionally well under grow lights. Bell peppers should be planted in well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Using the proper soil type is important in order to successfully grow bell peppers inside.

Bell peppers thrive when they receive about 1 inch of water a week, but plants housed in containers often need a bit more than that. Bell peppers are easy to grow. They require little maintenance other than watering and fertilizing. Bell peppers are also relatively pest and disease-free. It’s a compact plant that easily fits on a windowsill in even the smallest apartment space.

Check out the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map and find out what zone your zip code is located in here. Or you can use our map to get a general idea of what your plant hardiness zone is.