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Sow seeds ¼ inch deep. Thin seedlings or set transplants to grow 18 to 24 inches apart.
Any good garden soil that is rich in organic matter. pH 5.5 to 7.5.
At planting time, use 3 to 4 pounds of 10-10-10 fertilizer per 100 square feet, or 1 pound per 25-foot row. Side-dress every 3 to 4 weeks with 1 pound per 25-foot row, or 1 to 2 tablespoons per plant.
How much: Apply enough water at each irrigation to wet the soil 10 to 12 inches deep.
Containers: 10 percent of the applied water should drain out the bottom.
How often: Water when the soil 2 inches deep is barely moist.
Green or yellow peppers: Pick when of usable size with a rich color. Fruit should be slightly soft.
Red peppers: Red peppers are green peppers that have remained on the plants and matured. Pick when they have a rich red color. Cut peppers from the plant with pruning shears or a sharp knife, leaving ½ to 1 inch of the stem attached. Cool in the refrigerator.
