Best Peppers for Containers

If you want to grow peppers in containers, below are our top favorite varieties that do well in pots. We recommend using 5 gallon or larger containers with plenty of drainage holes, make sure to keep them in a sunny location, and be sure not to over water (or underwater) them! For the best success, read our top container pepper growing tips. While all peppers can be grown in pots, below are some of our favorite peppers that easily grow well in containers.

Best Peppers for Containers

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How to Grow Peppers from Seed

How to Grow Peppers from Seed

Read our top tips for growing your own peppers. Learn how to keep seeds warm for best germination, and how to grow them into large, healthy pepper plants that produce a good harvest. Learn about our cooler-weather tolerant peppers, and how to prevent seedlings from getting leggy:

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