Peppers are easy to grow because they sprout and develop very fast unlike other plants. However, they need a lot of consistent care in order to produce a good outcome.

They do require plenty of sun with no obstructions from other plants like trees or man-made covers. They dwell well in a sandy loamy kind of environment in which the sand is very nutritious and at the same time has fast drainage.

Peppers come in different sizes and types. Depending on the size of the peppers planted, spacing in a raised bed should range from 12-18 inches.

Different varieties take different amounts of time to fully grow to harvest; for example, hot peppers need close to 150 days, while sweet peppers take 60-90 days.

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Now, I want to again address the frequent question, "how far apart to plant peppers on a raised bed?”.

By establishing the size of the raised bed, you can easily figure out how much space you have and how many peppers you can have on the bed.

On a raised bed, the water drains much more quickly and efficiently compared to a conventional bed. Furthermore, the more the water bleeds out, the more oxygen gets to the roots for improving growth.

Take a break from landscaping your front yard with the help of Carve Your Creation and consider this: during seasons with higher temperatures, the raised beds tend to warm up and preserve the heat for the better part of the day.

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Here are some pointers that could help during the process as well:

Peppers are known to consume plenty of water and hence need a constant supply of water from the time they pullulate right to the season’s completion.

To avoid excessive evaporation from the soil, you should use mulch.

Peppers do not require a lot of fertilizer for them to do well. Actually, in most cases, the fertilizer tends to do more harm than good.

If need be, use a low-acidity fertilizer and sprinkle only a little bit.

Cultivating peppers next to other plants like carrots, tomatoes and basil helps it to mature and grow better.

Peppers have weak stems and need support when maturing. The common practice where they are tied to wires or other fruit plants is not advisable because they can choke or even break along the way.

Instead, use old nylon and some very light strings to stake the pepper plants.

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There you have it: some useful information on planting and caring for pepper plants. Good luck!

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