April is a great time of year to plant a variety of different peppers; from Golden bells, California wonders, and Jupiter!
Starting peppers from seeds: Pepper seeds like to be buried around a quarter of an inch deep in nutrient-rich soil. Make sure that your soil is warm, and plant seeds around 18 inches apart. If you choose a container garden, grow one pepper plant per container. Give everything a good water, and make sure the seeds get plenty of sunshine.
Transplanting Pepper Seedlings: When transplanting your young pepper seedlings, be sure to keep their spacing at about 18-24 inches apart in a sunny spot. At the time of planting, mix fertilizer into the soil and water immediately after planting.
Ideal Potting Soil For Growing Peppers in Texas: Peppers need well-drained soil with a soil pH between 6.2 and 7.0. Mix compost and/or other organic material into the soil when you plant. Organic matter or organic fertilizer, such as compost, added to your potting mix will help the soil retain moisture, which is imperative for good pepper production
How much Texas Sun Do Peppers Need? Ensuring your garden gets enough sunlight is imperative for fostering good growth. Peppers need at least 6 hours of direct Texas sunlight — preferably more — to thrive. Be sure to set your pepper plant out where it will receive full sun, and check on it regularly for signs of sun deficiency.
