If you want fresh greens on your balcony and like to eat peppers, you can make both wishes come true. Simply plant peppers on the balcony. It's worth it for anyone who wants to enjoy devilishly hot or heavenly mild pods.
How can I successfully grow peppers on the balcony?
To plant peppers on the balcony, choose a southern location, plant them in sufficiently large planters and water regularly. You can use both pepper seeds and young plants and should be sure to support and fertilize the plants as needed.
Balcony location – that’s what pepper plants want
Peppers need a lot of heat and light. In order to grow on the balcony and fully develop their aroma, they should be placed on a southern wall of the house. This protects against wind and radiates additional heat.
When is the best time to plant on the balcony?
As soon as the temperatures no longer fall below five degrees, you can plant peppers on the balcony. If there is a risk of frost, bring the plants into the house and overwinter safely or cover them with cold protection film (€17.00 on Amazon).
The right planter for balcony peppers
Whether in a pot, bucket or box – peppers need a lot of space. The perfect planter for balcony peppers should not be too small. Both sufficient planting distance between the individual peppers and sufficient root depth must be taken into account.
Pepper seeds or young plants?
Try both. Before you throw away the seeds from a pepper, you can grow them directly in the pot. When the first leaves sprout after 2 to 3 weeks, you have saved the money for young plants from the nursery. Or you can plant both the seeds and young plants and gain valuable experience with planting different types of peppers on the balcony.
The pepper seeds must still be moist so that they can germinate in the pot. Therefore, press a centimeter deep into the moist soil immediately after removing it from the pod. It takes a few weeks for the young plants to develop. Simply plant purchased pepper plants directly into the planter with sowing soil after watering.
Peppers on the balcony are particularly thirsty
In summer, daily watering is mandatory. Always check the soil in the container for sufficient moisture and ensure that no waterlogging occurs.
Peppers on the balcony - this is how they are cared for
As soon as the plants shoot up a little, stabilize them with a bamboo stick. Don't fertilize too much at once in the planter. Less is more!
Tips & Tricks
When the first fruits shimmer slightly shiny, it is harvest time. Harvesting the first green peppers early stimulates the growth of new fruits!