How to Grow Hot Pepper Plants
I think hot pepper plants are some of the easiest plants to grow. The resources in this Ultimate Hot Pepper Growing Guide will help you in every step of the process, from seedling to harvest. So, let’s dive in and get started planning your garden in the first chapter, Sowing.
Double Cups

- Great for smaller gardens less than 18 plants
- Soil, labels, stakes
- Cup separation
- Temperature, watering, light
Trays & Pots

- Great for larger gardens 18 plants or more
- Trays, pots, soil, labels, stakes
- Temperature, watering, light
Potting

- When to transplant hot pepper seedlings.
- Preparing the starter pot.
- Removing seedling from the tray and potting.
Lighting

- Different types of lights
- LED vs Fluorescent
- How long to leave the light on
- How far from the plant
Fertilizing

- Life cycle of pepper plants
- NPK
- Fertilizing seedlings indoors
- Fertilizing mature plants outdoors
- How to apply fertilizer
Insect Control

- Researching the insect
- Introducing natural predators
- Aphid & Ant control
- Soap Spray
- Nuclear options