Start and grow bell peppers in containers in 2024 at home with these must-know top tips.

The price of pepper is on the rise as the demand keeps doubling each day. Many people can no longer afford to buy it. So, in order to save cost, knowlegde of how to grow bell peppers in containers in 2024 from the comfort of your home is a must have.

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Grow bell peppers in containers: My story

In 2018, I made a whole lot of mistake trying to grow bell peppers in containers from my home. This mistakes, led to the lost of many of my seeds and caused my seedling to die. Why did this happened? Very simple; it was because i had little knowlegde in growing pepper.

I did not only lost money, I also lost time and effort. However, after experimenting for years, I have come to learn what works and what doesnt. These tips which I use, are what I will be sharing with you today.

But before we start, I will need you to know that to grow bell peppers in containers is very easy. Infact, it is the innovative and less expensive way to grow peppers especially if you are aan urban dwellers or you have a small garden.

However to get started with this innovative way, you need to have a few supplies of peper seeds and a bit of practical knowledge (know-how). But do not be scared. Whether you are an experienced gardener or an absolutely first time farmer or garden, the tips in this guide will help you successfully plant, grow, water and care for your bell plant till you harvest them.

Step 1: Choose your container.

The first step to grow bell peppers in containers from home starts from chosing your containers. Bell pepper plants grows so large, so using a large conatiner, pot or sack from the onset, will help you get started to the path of success. So, instead of using small containers like breverages contain, go for water containers and grow bags of 5 to 10 gallon/liters. This will give your pepper plant wider space and make them more productive.

Step 2: Get a viable seed or seedling

Your success to grow bell peppers in container in 2024 is tied to the viability of your seeds or seedlings. This is because many farmers end up planting grains instead of seeds. Grains are not seed. Just like seeds are not grain. So, after you have gotten the right containers, the next thing we advise you get is the right seeds or seedlings. If you choose to go with seed, you can check out our store here: Brilliant tech farmer store for viable seeds.

Step 3: Fill out your container

Once you have gotten your seed, the next thing is to fill your container with potting mix or good loamy soil. Your container should be kept indoor until your seed germinate. Then, you can continue growing it under sun lights for 6 to 8 six to weeks. Your seed should not exceed ¼ inch depth into your potting mix. Alternatively, you can use clothe germination to speed up germination.

Step 4: Dont be fast to expose your pepper to sun

Yes, do not be fast to expose your pepper to sunlight especially if you’re growing peppers from seeds or nursery. Be patient with transplanting them. Even though that pepper are full sun light plant, exposing to sun light or outdoors too early will affect them. Bell peppers are sensitive to cold. This can kill your pepper and cause you great loss.

Step 5: Ensure you water your plant regularly.

Water is an important element needed to grow bell peepers in container. You have to ensure you water your pepper everyday. Choose the interval that works for you per day or check here to learn how to water vegetables like pepper for maximum yeild.

Container-grown plants needs more water than ground grown plants. Therefore, peppers in containers can dry out faster than plants on ground. Just checking it with your hand is all it takes to determin if the soil is dry and needs water.

Step 6: Add manure or fertilizer

You need to feed your pepper plant. Choose between organic manure or fertilizer. If you want to with organic manure, then you should mix your potting mix or loamy soil with compost(animal dung) during planting stage. This will provide your peppers with nutrients and increase harvest yields. You can also choose to apply additional liquid during the growing season once every 2 to 4 weeks.

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Step 7: Watch out for pest

Pepper plants keep in closed doors or shades are not often attacked by pests. But this doesnt mean you should be caught unaware. So, get ready. Watch out for them and apply necessay solutions, Here are common pepper pests are aphids and cutworms. One of the best ways to manage pest is by planting a companion plant like Carrot, Garlic, Onion and basil.

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