Pepper Growing Guide
Pepper is a great next step in your growing journey. Follow this guide from planting to harvest and you'll do great.
At a Glance
Difficulty
Moderate
Category
Fruit
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Frost Tolerance
Frost Tender
Growing Zones
Zones 9, 10, 11
Plant Family
Solanaceae
Growing Season
Warm Season
Plant Lifecycle
Annual
Also grows well as
When To Start
First Chance to Plant
10 Days After Last Frost
Last Chance to Plant
60 Days Before First Frost
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Your Pepper Planting Window
Start planting
May 15, 2026
Last chance
Sep 10, 2026
The Journey Ahead
Pepper's Lifecycle
Seedling
Mature Plant
Seed Production
Step 1
Prepare Your Space
0.5 cm
Seeding Depth
30 cm
Plant Spacing
60 cm
Row Spacing
1
Plants / Sq Ft
Vertical Growing
Yes – Cage.
Method: Cage.
Succession Planting
Yes.
Step 2
Planting & Sprouting
Expect sprouts in 10–21 days
Growing Tips
- 1Peppers thrive in full sunlight, so ensure they receive at least 6-8 hours of direct sun each day.
- 2Water them consistently, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged, and use well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
- 3Space plants about 18-24 inches apart to allow for good air circulation, which helps prevent diseases.
- 4For pest control, regularly check for aphids and use insecticidal soap or neem oil if needed.
Seedling Phase
Step 3
Growth & Maturity
~70
Days to Maturity
60 cm
Mature Height
60 cm
Mature Width
Pests to Watch For
Diseases to Watch For
Mature Plant
Step 4
Harvesting
Harvest Window
45 days
When to Pick
Pick fruits when firm and ripe
How to Harvest
- 1Harvest peppers when they are firm and have reached their full color, which varies by variety.
- 2Use a sharp knife or scissors to cut the stem about half an inch above the fruit to avoid damaging the plant.
- 3Handle the plant gently to prevent breaking branches.
Step 5
Saving Seeds
How to Save Seeds
Saving seeds from your pepper plant is easy and rewarding! Simply let a few peppers fully ripen on the plant until they turn their final color and start to wrinkle. Cut the pepper open, gently remove the seeds, and spread them out on a paper towel to dry for about a week in a cool, dry place. Once dry, store your seeds in a labeled envelope or small jar, and keep them in a cool, dark spot until you’re ready to plant next season. You’ve got this—saving seeds is a simple way to keep your garden growing year after year!
Seed Production
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