Crop guide / Fruit vegetable

How to grow
Peppers.

Heat-loving plants that work especially well in large pots.

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Seasonwarm
Sun6+ hours
Plant spacing18 in
Container depth14 in

Start here

Wait until soil and nights are reliably warm before transplanting.

Keep it going

Use a deep container and avoid waterlogged roots.

Layout notes

Plan for the whole plant.

Leave about 24 inches between rows. The listed spacing is a starter distance for common varieties, so check seed packets or plant labels if your cultivar says otherwise.

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Practical nearby crops

Good starter neighbors for peppers.

HerbBasilA sun-loving herb that fits neatly around warm-season vegetables.Root vegetableCarrotsA direct-sown root crop that rewards deep, stone-free soil.FlowerMarigoldsA cheerful warm-season flower that suits borders and pots.

This page is a maintained starter guide, not a diagnosis or local planting-date guarantee. Check your local Extension service and plant label before making seasonal or treatment decisions.

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