Best Peppers for Containers

If you want to grow peppers in containers, below are our top favorite varieties that do well in pots. Use large 5 gallon or larger containers with holes, make sure to keep them in a sunny location, and be sure not to overwater them! Below are the best peppers that grow well in containers. Read our container pepper growing tips »


Best Peppers for Containers

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  • Manzano Pepper Seeds

    Can peppers survive 40 degree weather?

    People have asked, can peppers survive 40˚ F temperatures?  Most peppers are not happy when temperatures drop below 50-60˚ F. If you live in a short season climate, we recommend starting...

    Can peppers survive 40 degree weather?

    People have asked, can peppers survive 40˚ F temperatures?  Most peppers are not happy when temperatures drop below 50-60˚ F. If you live in a short season climate, we recommend starting...

  • Hardening Off Pepper Plants

    Hardening Off Pepper Plants

    Hardening Off Pepper Plants is important but simple – you just want to gradually expose your indoor-started pepper seedlings to the outside sun and breezes so they are not shocked...

    Hardening Off Pepper Plants

    Hardening Off Pepper Plants is important but simple – you just want to gradually expose your indoor-started pepper seedlings to the outside sun and breezes so they are not shocked...

  • Best Peppers for Salsa

    Best Peppers for Salsa

    If you love salsa like us, growing hot peppers from seed is a great way to step up your salsa game!  Best Peppers in Salsa: With tons of different peppers...

    Best Peppers for Salsa

    If you love salsa like us, growing hot peppers from seed is a great way to step up your salsa game!  Best Peppers in Salsa: With tons of different peppers...

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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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