Think you’ve mastered growing peppers? Think again.
In this video, we’re diving into 6 science-backed, totally unexpected tips to help you grow healthier, more productive pepper plants—whether you’re into sweet bells or scorching hots.
You’ll learn:
• Why planting peppers deep like tomatoes could cause more harm than good
• The surprising social life of pepper plants (yep, they’re cliquey!)
• How sweet peppers can tap into their inner spice to survive stress
• Why potassium—not nitrogen—is the real MVP for big, juicy fruit
• The cold truth about chilly nights and permanent stunting
• And the one simple prune that can transform your harvest
All tips are rooted (pun intended) in peer-reviewed research, with clear, tactical steps you can try right now in your Zone 3 (or warmer!) garden.
Hit that like button, subscribe if you’re part of the GIC Crew, and drop your weirdest pepper-growing fail or win in the comments!
Links to studies + resources:
[1] Pepper planting depth myth: https://ask2.extension.org/kb/faq.php?id=184719
[2] Pepper social preference & rhizosphere: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2020.01366/full
[3] Capsaicin genes in sweet peppers: https://bmcgenomics.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12864-020-06983-3
[4] Potassium impact on quality: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/305664350
[5] Cold-induced stunting: https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/10/1986
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