Pepper Plant Facts

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Overview

Peppers come in a large variety of types, from sweet bell peppers in a mixture of colors to hot chili peppers. Knowing a few important factors about pepper plants will help you successfully grow peppers in your garden.

Soil

Peppers grow best in soil with a pH range of 6.0 to 6.8. Soil should be well draining and fertilized as needed.

Planting

Peppers can be grown from seeds indoors at the end of winter. Plant peppers outside after the last sign of frost.

Spacing

Pepper plants require 1 to 1½ feet of space in between plants. Space rows 3 feet apart.

Weeds

Prevent weeds from growing around your pepper plants. Remove weeds by hand or use a hoe to carefully cultivate top layer of soil.

Moisture

Pepper plants should not be allowed to become dry. Supply water as needed during dry periods and add mulch around plants to maintain moisture.

References

Ohio State University Fact Sheet: Growing Peppers in the Home Garden
University of Illinois: Watch Your Garden Grow - Peppers
Texas A&M Extension: Easy Gardening Peppers

Keywords: Growing, Planting, Pepper

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Diane Dilov-Schultheis has been writing professionally since 2000. She is a food and travel writer who also specializes in gaming, satellites, RV repair, gardening, finances and electronics. She is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and has been published online at the Travel Channel and Intel.

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