Does Vermont have a long enough growing...

It is possible to grow red bell peppers in Vermont (and areas with a similar climate), but they may not be as large as their southern-grown cousins. If they’re planted in a sheltered valley, if spring comes early, and if the summer is hot, hot, hot—then maybe. Okra, on the other hand, is better suited to warmer climates. This plant requires a warm soil and climate, which is why it is associated with the South!

Read our Growing Guides for bell peppers and okra!