Grow your own peppers, keep the seeds for next year, and avoid pests and other issues! Growing different chili peppers is an absolute joy, so we hope to help keep the process as simple and painless as possible for you. Here, we’ll share our recommended gardening supplies for growing peppers, along with full grow guides and more.
Recommended Supplies
Essentials
Optional
- Seed Heat Mat (highly recommended)
- Water Meter
- Thermometer
- Neem Oil (for pests)
- Pruning Shears
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