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Peppers require even more warmth than tomatoes. Mature block peppers only grow on balconies during exceptionally hot and sunny summer months. The slightly smaller snack peppers or pointed sweet peppers are easier to grow.
Planting peppers
Like tomatoes, pepper plants are heavy feeders. The plants don't grow as large as tomatoes, so a 10-liter pot or planting bag filled with good vegetable soil is sufficient. Peppers can be underplanted with herbs such as basil. Place the pots in a warm, sunny, and wind-protected location.
Caring for peppers
Remove the first flower at the top of the plant, the so-called "king flower." This will encourage pepper plants to branch out better. As soon as the first fruits appear, support the shoots with a stake. Water moderately at first, but increase watering liberally once fruiting begins. Starting six weeks after planting, fertilize weekly with a liquid fertilizer.
Harvesting peppers
Fully ripe fruits taste best, which are yellow, red, or orange depending on the variety. Peppers also ripen gradually from the bottom up.
