12 Secrets to Growing Peppers in Your Garden

6. Regular watering

Peppers need regular watering to avoid water stress. Keep the soil evenly moist, but avoid making it soggy, which can cause root rot.
7. Feed your peppers

Provide your peppers with a balanced fertilizer rich in essential nutrients, such as nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Start fertilizing when the first flowers appear and continue throughout the growing season.
8. Prune the plants

Remove lower leaves touching the ground to prevent disease and stimulate air circulation. You can also prune branches to encourage vertical growth and fruit production.

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