Grow Your Own Peppers from Seed!
Instructions:
1. Start Indoors (Optional): Pepper seeds can be started indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date in your area. Use seed trays or pots filled with seed-starting mix.
2. Plant Seeds: Plant pepper seeds about ΒΌ inch deep in the soil or seed trays. Water gently after planting.
3. Provide Warmth: Peppers germinate best in warm temperatures. Keep seed trays in a warm location or use a heat mat to encourage germination.
4. Maintain Moisture: Keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged. Water from the bottom of seed trays to avoid disturbing seeds.
5. Transplant: Once pepper seedlings have developed true leaves and are a few inches tall, transplant them into larger pots or directly into the garden after the last frost date.
6. Provide Sunlight: Peppers prefer full sun, so choose a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.
7. Watering: Water pepper plants regularly, especially during dry periods. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
8. Fertilize (Optional): Peppers benefit from regular fertilization. Use a balanced fertilizer or organic compost every few weeks during the growing season