Growing Peppers in Containers

Wondering when to pick Jalapeños? Here's how to tell when they're ready. You'll also discover when to harvest varieties like Mammoth Jalapenos & when Jalapeno peppers are likely to be at their hottest.

When growing peppers from seed, it can take about six months to get chillies. Here’s my ultimate guide to all of the growing steps, from starting seeds to harvesting mature peppers. 

Wondering when to pick peppers? Learn when & how to start harvesting chillies for fresh eating, seed saving and more. Plus, here's two ways to store chillies for later.

Do peppers need to be hardened off? Yep! Here's when and how to start hardening off pepper plants so that they survive the move outdoors.

Ever wonder, Should I pinch my pepper plants? Learn when and how to start plucking off pepper flowers so you get more chillies.

When do you transplant pepper seedlings to bigger pots? Here's the why, when and how of safely potting up your pepper plants indoors and outside.

Your seeds have sprouted so now what? Here's how to water, fertilize and everything else you need to know to take care of your new pepper seedlings.

Pepper seedlings need light to support them as they grow indoors. Sunlight and other lamps usually aren't enough. Here's an explanation of plant grow lights and how to use them.

What's the best organic potting soil mix for your hot pepper plants? A good mix should support your chile's growth stage in it's potted environment. Here's what to look for in the mix.

Watering pepper plants is tricky, especially in pots. They need enough to grow chillies, but not so much that they die. Here's how you can make sure they get the right amount.

Jalapeno peppers are popular, medium-heat chillies that grow well in containers. Here's a complete guide that explains how to grow jalapenos from seeds to outdoor potted plants.

There's a lot that goes into the when, what and how to should fertilize pepper plants. Plus, they have specific needs during different growth stages. Here's an example feeding schedule to get your started.

Pepper plants are susceptible to pests and disease during the growing season. The key is prevention. Here are 10 ways you can deter problems using natural and organic methods.

What are those tiny black flies on your plants? Fungus gnats! Here's how to kill fungus gnat larvae and adults (organically) on both indoor and outdoor plants.

Having stunted pepper plants is extremely frustrating. There are many reasons for pepper plants not growing. Here are some possible reasons (with solutions) from these expert gardeners.

Overwintering pepper plants is a way to help chillies survive the colder months and grow again next spring. This way, you don't have to start new plants each season. Here's how to to do this.

As a container gardener, you may wonder if you can reuse potting soil. It's expensive to keep buying new bags of soil. Here's what you need to know to prepare and revitalize your existing mix so it supports new plants.

Hydroponic gardening is a way of growing without soil. It also lets you grow a lot of peppers in a smaller space. Here's a list of 5 hydroponic guides that will help you get started.

Cloning your plants is a way to produce more plants without starting from seeds. Here's a video that shows you this process from beginning to end.