Growing peppers is a lot of fun, and it opens up a world of culinary possibilities. We focus on growing peppers in containers so that you can grow chillies no matter the space you have (or don’t have).
Container Peppers
When to Pick Jalapenos: Here's How to Tell When They're Ready for Harvest
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.
Growing Peppers from Seed to Harvest - The Ultimate Guide
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.
When to Pick Peppers (& How) + 2 Ways to Store Your Chillies
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.
Hardening off Pepper Plants: How to (Safely) Prepare Seedlings for the Move Outdoors
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.
Pinching Pepper Plant Flowers: Should You Do It & How It's Done
Ever wonder, Should I pinch my pepper plants? Learn when and how to start plucking off pepper flowers so you get more chillies.
Transplanting Pepper Plants to Bigger Pots (When & How)
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.
How to Care for Pepper Seedlings after Seeds Sprout
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.
A Beginner's Guide to Indoor Grow Lights for Starting Seeds
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.
The Best Organic Potting Soil Mix for Hot Peppers In Pots
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 in Pots (+ Bottom Watering Plants Printout)
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.
Growing Jalapenos 101: How to Grow Jalapenos from Seeds to Potted Plants
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.
Fertilizing Pepper Plants: This Is What You Need to Grow Lots of Chillies
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.
10 Effective Ways to Deter Pepper Plant Pests and Disease (Organic)
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.
How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats on Indoor & Outdoor Plants
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.
Stunted Pepper Plants? The Most Common Reasons, According to Expert Gardeners
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: This Is What Keeps Them Alive for Years
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.
Can You Reuse Potting Soil? Here's What You Need to Know
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: 5 Resources That Will Help You Grow Without Soil
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.
How to Clone Plants from Cuttings
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.