6 Tips for Growing Bell Peppers from Seed
Producer: Riya Ashok
Since bell peppers need a longer growing season, it's preferable to start them inside 8 to 10 weeks before the final anticipated date of frost.
Bell pepper seedlings require a lot of light to develop into a robust, healthy plant.
The ideal soil temperature for the germination of bell pepper seeds is between 70 and 80 °F (21-27 °C).
In seed trays or pots, sow bell pepper seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in the soil and space them 2-3 inches apart.
Bell peppers like soil that drains well, is rich, and has a pH of 6.0 to 6.8.
Maintain a constant moisture level in the soil that is not wet.
Consider trimming the lowest leaves as your bell pepper plants develop to enhance airflow and guard against illness.