Plants planted too closely are one of the most common mistakes when growing peppers. The space required by adult plants determines the optimal planting distance that must be maintained when planting peppers.
What planting distance should you keep when growing peppers?
When planting peppers outdoors, a planting distance of 80 cm between rows and 50 cm within the row should be maintained. In the greenhouse, a diagonal distance of 50 cm between the plants is recommended.
Plan the planting distance correctly all around
Whether in the greenhouse or outdoors - peppers must not disturb each other in their location. In the open field, a distance between rows of 80 centimeters is ideal. This means you can easily walk between the rows and care for the peppers regularly. It is recommended to leave 50 cm free for each individual plant in the row.
The distance in the greenhouse must be planned differently. Because there is no space for rows, the peppers are planted diagonally, 50 cm apart. If you want to be on the safe side, place a spacer of the appropriate length at the planting hole. With peppers in pots, you don't need to worry about planting distance.
Tips & Tricks
It is important that each plant receives a stable rod for support. For example, a bamboo stick (€13.00 on Amazon) is suitable for stabilization. This means the peppers don't become too heavy and don't bend over.
