Container Size and SoilĬontainer size and soil can have quite an impact on the results of your indoor pepper grow.įor example, too small of a container and your plants become root bound and may produce smaller peppers and a low yield. Here is what you need to do to turn your plants into pepper-producing machines. This will help the soil settle in between the roots.Īt this point, you either have a growing plant, or a seedling ready to be transplanted. Fill the rest of the container with soil while shaking the plant lightly. Start by putting some soil at the bottom of the container, then introduce the rootball to the container. Put the plant in a pot and add clean fresh potting soil. Use a hose to spray the rootball until the soil has all washed away. Bugs will hide out in the root system and lay eggs, so cleaning the roots will remove these pests. With the plant out of the ground, it’s time to clean out the root system. You should wait until the evening to cut the rootball out of the ground, lower temperatures will cause less stress on the plant. This isn’t always the best idea, but if you have a plant outdoors that you absolutely want to bring inside, you can dig it up and pot it. You can also find some pretty interesting varieties of peppers if you have a grower nearby. One of the benefits to getting seedlings is that you don’t have to wait for seeds to germinate and you don’t require seed trays and heating mats. The second way to start your peppers indoors is to purchase a seedling from a garden center or friend. Once the seedling has sprouted two sets of true leaves it is ready to transplant. The heat will speed up the germination process. If you have a heating mat, put the germination tray on the mat to heat up. Mist with water to settle the soil around the seed. Place your seed in the pod about 1/4″ below the surface and cover the seed. Don’t pack too tight, otherwise, the roots may have a harder time moving through the soil. Moisten the soil and pack it into each pod. In this case, germinate your seeds in a tray using a seed-starting soil mix. When you grow peppers indoors, you could start your plants from seeds. When you grow peppers indoors, there are a few ways you can start the journey. Here are the 10 Best Places To Buy Hot Pepper Seeds Online In Canada. We reviewed a bunch of online Canadian seed retailers and created a database to help you choose the right one. If you’re growing from seed you’ll want to make sure you are getting seed from a quality provider. A larger pepper like Bell or Poblano may only produce 1-3 peppers indoors. These types of plants tend to produce more pods indoors. You might also want to select a pepper variety that produces smaller pods. A small container will constrain the root system and stunt the growth of the plant. Using a smaller container can also help limit the size of the plant. Plant size matters as well, Baccatum plants tend to grow much larger while the Chinense variety tends to grow a little short and stout. For example, super-hot pepper varieties require warm temperatures which can be more difficult to create indoors. Not all pepper varieties are created equal and some are easier to grow indoors than others. You can either buy one all-purpose fertilizer like Promix Organic Vegetable Fertilizer, or you can use different fertilizers for each stage of growth.Ĭhoosing a Variety of Pepper to Grow Indoors These fertilizers will contain Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Potash, as well as other nutrients like Calcium.
The dimmer allows you to control the intensity of the light without moving the light up or down.įertilizer, or nutrients, is the food your plants need to produce ripe and tasty peppers. Look for a grow light that is energy efficient and dimmable. Pepper plants need 14-16 hours of light per day and grow lights on a timer is the most effective solution indoors. If you really want your indoor pepper grows to produce, you’ll want to put them under grow lights. Look for something nutrient-rich and pH adjusted for best results. Don’t use soil from an outside garden, you might bring in unwanted pests. You’ll want to plant your peppers in good nutrient-rich soil that also drains well. Then, some soil to put inside your pepper plant containers. A germination tray for the early stages, a mid-sized pot for the seedling phase, and a larger 1-5 gallon pot for the final stages of your hot pepper plants’ growth. You’ll need a few containers for your pepper plants to call home. Before we get started, there are a few items you’ll need to help you along your indoor growing journey.
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