Are you a passionate gardener and have your own vegetable garden? Of course, a pepperoni should not be missing. On the one hand, the vegetable variety brings bright color to your bed, and it also takes you culinary to Mexican cuisine. Practically, it is also suitable for keeping in a pot, so you don't even need your own garden.
How do I care for hot peppers in the pot?
Pepperoni in pots thrive in a sunny, warm and wind-protected location. Use permeable, nutrient-rich garden soil that is slightly acidic to neutral. Water regularly without waterlogging and overwinter the plant on a sunny windowsill.
Benefits of a hot pepper as a container plant
- also thrives on the balcony
- easy wintering
- space saving
- ideal size for the perfect location
The choice of location
In terms of location, you have a clear advantage with a hot pepper in a pot. The hot pods love it sunny and warm. It's best to choose a spot that faces south. In addition, it should be protected from rain and, more importantly, wind. A canopy or overhang is required for he althy growth. Often only growing in a pot meets these requirements, as there is rarely any rain protection over beds. In extreme emergencies, you can also get small greenhouses from specialist retailers (€1.05 on Amazon).
Preparing the pot
You can either buy a hot pepper in a pot from a flower shop or you can grow the plant yourself from seeds.
The Spring Pot
Small pots are required for cultivation, into which you can place around two to three seeds. If your seeds start to germinate, you can easily repot the spring pots.
The substrate
When preparing the soil, you should pay attention to the following points:
- permeable soil
- nutrient-rich garden soil
- slightly acidic to neutral (pH value 0, 3-4, 6)
- use horn meal or compost to enrich
- no waterlogging
- no pre-fertilized soil
Caring for hot peppers in the pot
You should water your hot peppers in the pot regularly. The bale must always be kept moist. It is important to ensure that there is no waterlogging by using a drain. A big advantage of keeping things in containers is during wintering. Since hot peppers do not tolerate frost, you have to bring them indoors early enough. On the sunny windowsill, the peppers survive even harsh winters - especially when warm heating air promotes their growth.
