
Capsicum annuum
Spice up your garden with chili peppers. From mild to fiery hot, these warm-season plants are rewarding to grow and harvest.
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medium
Full Sun (6-8 hours)
Moderate — even moisture, avoid waterlogging
60-90 days from transplant
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Use warm soil (25-30°C) for best germination. Transplant after frost danger passes. Plant in rich, well-drained soil. Space 40-50 cm apart. Feed with a balanced fertilizer every 2 weeks during fruiting.
Germination (7-14 days)
Seeds need warmth to sprout
Seedling (3-4 weeks)
Thin stems with small leaves develop
Vegetative (3-4 weeks)
Plant branches out and grows sturdy
Flowering (1-2 weeks)
Small white flowers appear at branch joints
Fruiting (4-8 weeks)
Peppers form green then ripen to red/yellow
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