The original home of the pepper plant is warm and sunny in South and Central America. Therefore, they need a lot of heat and light. In order to grow in the home garden and to unfold their full, fruity, hot aroma, the location must be sunny, warm and sheltered.
Clarify important location issues in advance
Check the planned location in good time before you plant the peppers in the garden:
- Are the plants protected from the wind?
- Are the lighting conditions sufficient?
- Do the peppers get enough sun to ripen?
- Does the location correspond to the selected pepper varieties?
Before growing peppers in the garden, it should also be clarified how much space is available for each plant. In order for peppers to grow, thrive and their fruit to ripen all around, it is advisable to consider the optimal planting distance.
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Ideal soil conditions are crucial for a healthy, bountiful harvest. Peppers as a fruit or vegetable prefer a slightly acidic to neutral, sandy, loose soil.