🌞 Climate & Growing Season

• Best sowing months: February–March or July–August
• Ideal temperature: 20–30°C
• Avoid frost and extreme heat above 38°C

🪴 Choosing Seeds or Seedlings

You can grow peppers from:

• Seeds: economical but slower
• Seedlings: faster and beginner-friendly

Choose high-quality seeds or healthy nursery plants.

🌱 Soil & Pot Preparation

Use well-drained, nutrient-rich soil:

• 50% garden soil
• 30% compost
• 20% sand or cocopeat

Soil pH should be between 6.0 and 7.0.

🌿 Sowing & Transplanting

• Sow seeds 1 cm deep
• Keep soil moist
• Germination in 7–14 days
• Transplant when plants have 4–6 leaves
• Space plants 45–60 cm apart

💧 Watering & Feeding

• Water deeply but avoid waterlogging
• Let soil dry slightly between watering
• Use compost or organic fertilizer every 3–4 weeks

☀️ Sunlight Requirements

• Minimum 6 hours sunlight
• Best results with 8–10 hours

🐛 Pest & Disease Care

• Aphids: spray neem oil
• Whiteflies: use sticky traps
• Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot

🌶️ Harvesting

• Peppers turn from green to yellow or red
• Harvest when fully colored for best taste
• Cut with scissors instead of pulling

🌾 Yield

Each plant can produce 8–15 peppers with proper care.

✔ Tips for Success

• Use mulch to retain moisture
• Remove early flowers for stronger plants
• Support plants if they become heavy