Pepper plants thrive best when temperatures are warm, the ideal temperatures are 70 to 80°F during the day, and 60 to 70ºF at night. Pepper plants grow best in warm, well-drained soils. The plants are not particularly sensitive to soil acidity, but best results are obtained in the 6.0 to 6.8 pH range.

Planting: Pepper seeds can be a difficult seeds to germinate, and seedlings grow slowly. Space plants 18″ inches apart in rows 24″ inches apart or more. Water plants thoroughly after transplanting.

Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist; especially when the fruits are developing, peppers need about two inch of water a week.

Fertilizer: As the peppers develop, switch over to a fertilizer higher in Phosphorous and Potassium. Farmers often make the mistake of providing too much nitrogen. The result is a great looking bushy, green plant, but few fruit.

Days to Maturity: Most peppers take 60 to 80 days to mature.