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Pepper

Warm-season crop including both sweet and hot varieties. Needs warm soil and air temperatures.

moderate60-90 days fruit

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🌞 Spacing & Care Requirements

📏 Plant Spacing

18 inches apart

⬇️ Planting Depth

0.25 inches deep

☀️ Sunlight

full sun

💧 Water Needs

moderate

❄️ Frost Tolerance

tender

🌡️ Soil Temperature

Min: 60°F | Optimal: 70-85°F

📊 Days to Harvest Calculator

Enter your planting date to calculate when you can expect to harvest your Pepper.

🤝 Companion Planting Tips

✅ Plant With These

basil
onion
spinach

❌ Keep Away From

beans
fennel

🐛 Common Problems for Your Region

Watch out for these common issues when growing Pepper:

aphids
blossom end rot
sunscald
→ Visit Problem Solver for Treatment Options

🌍 Regional Variety Recommendations

Set your location to see variety recommendations for your zone.

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