Warm and sunny is the original home of pepper plants in South and Central America. Therefore they need a lot of heat and light. In order to grow in the home garden and develop its full, fruity, spicy aroma, the location must be sunny, warm and protected.
Which location is ideal for peppers in the garden?
The ideal location for peppers in the garden is sunny, warm and protected from wind. The plants need sufficient light and sun to ripen their fruits. The soil should be slightly acidic to neutral, sandy-loose and well drained.
Clarify important location questions in advance
Check the planned location in good time before planting the peppers in the garden:
- Are the plants protected from wind?
- Are the lighting conditions sufficient?
- Do the peppers get enough sun to ripen?
- Does the location correspond to the selected pepper varieties?
Before growing peppers in the garden, you should also clarify how much space is available for each plant. So that peppers can grow, thrive and their fruits can ripen, it is recommended to take the optimal planting distance into account.
Tips & Tricks
Ideal soil conditions are crucial for a he althy, abundant harvest. Peppers as fruit or vegetables prefer a slightly acidic to neutral, sandy, loose soil.
