12 Secrets to Growing Peppers in Your Garden

3. Start with seedlings or seeds

You can choose to grow your peppers from seed or purchase established plants. If you opt for seeds, start sowing them indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost is expected.
4. Harden off the plants

Before planting your pepper plants outdoors, be sure to harden them off by gradually exposing them to the outdoors for about a week. This will help the plants adapt to outdoor conditions.
5. Proper Spacing

When planting, respect a spacing of approximately 45 to 60 cm between each pepper plant to allow optimal growth. Also be sure to space them properly from other crops to avoid competition for nutrients and light.

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