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When to Plant Bell Pepper in Bremerton, Washington (98310)

Location

Bremerton, Washington

ZIP Code

98310

USDA Zone

8b

Last Frost

Sunday, March 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Sunday, January 4, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Sunday, March 29, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Bell Pepper seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, March 29, 2026.

🌿 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

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Growing Bell Pepper in Zone 8b

Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bremerton, Washington, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8b, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, January 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, March 15, 2026. Plan to transplant your Bell Pepper seedlings outdoors around Sunday, March 29, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.