Plant Name: Pepper
| Sunlight(?) | Full sun (6-8 hours) |
| Days To Maturity(?) | 60-90 |
| Planting Season(?) | Spring, Summer |
| Temperature(?) | 60-95°F (15-35°C) |
| Seeds Or Seedlings(?) | Both (Buy Seeds) |
| Container Size(?) | 5 gallon (12-inch) (Buy Now) |
| Support Needed(?) | Yes |
| Potting Soil(?) | Regular (Buy Now) |
| Watering Needs(?) | Regular |
| Fertilizer(?) | Nitrogen-rich during foliage (Buy Now) Potassium-rich during fruit growth (Buy Now) |
| Pests(?) | Aphids, spider mites, mealybugs |
| Diseases(?) | Damping off, leaf blight |
How To Grow
- Choose a large container with drainage holes, at least 12-18 inches in diameter and depth.
- Use a well-draining potting mix specifically formulated for containers or mix your own with equal parts compost, perlite, and peat moss.
- Select compact or dwarf pepper varieties suited for container growing, such as mini bell peppers or patio peppers.
- Place the container in a sunny location where peppers will receive 6-8 hours of sunlight daily.
- Water peppers regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during hot weather.
- Mulch the surface of the container to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature.
- Fertilize peppers every 2-3 weeks with a balanced liquid fertilizer or slow-release granules formulated for vegetables.
- Monitor for pests like aphids, spider mites, and diseases such as powdery mildew, treating promptly with organic remedies.
- Provide support for pepper plants if needed, using stakes or cages to prevent bending or breaking.
- Harvest peppers when they reach their mature size and color, using scissors or pruners to avoid damaging the plant.
Check out our detailed guide to grow peppers in a container.
Fact Checked, Written, and Published by Kevin Rodrigues
Kevin is the founder of Gardening Mentor, a website that aims to teach people to grow their own food in a limited space. As a self-taught gardener, Kevin has spent several years growing plants and creating gardening content on the website. He is certified in Home Horticulture and Organic Gardening from Oregon State University. He has a Post Graduate Diploma in Horticulture and Landscape Gardening from Mumbai University.
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