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Growing chilli peppers in containers is a fantastic way to cultivate these spicy gems even if you have limited space. Whether you’re working with a balcony, patio, or sunny windowsill, chilli plants thrive in pots with the right care.
Choosing the Right Container
Opt for a pot that is at least 30 cm (12 inches) in diameter, with drainage holes to prevent waterlogging. Terracotta pots are excellent as they allow the soil to breathe, but plastic or fabric pots work just as well.
Soil and Planting
Use a light, well-draining soil mix—something designed for vegetables or herbs. Mix in organic compost for extra nutrients. Sow chilli seeds indoors early in the season (February to April) in small pots, then transplant them into larger containers once they’ve developed strong roots.
Light and Temperature
Chilli peppers love warmth and sunshine, requiring 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day. If growing indoors, place them near a bright south-facing window or use grow lights.
Watering and Feeding
Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Feed with a high-potassium fertiliser (like tomato feed) every few weeks to encourage fruiting.
Support and Pruning
Some chilli varieties grow tall and may need staking or small supports. Pinch off the growing tips early on to encourage bushier growth.
Harvesting
Once the chillies reach their desired size and colour, snip them off with scissors to avoid damaging the plant. The more you harvest, the more the plant will produce!
With patience and care, your container-grown chillies will reward you with fiery flavour and vibrant beauty. Will you be growing mild varieties or aiming for serious heat? 🔥🌶️
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13 Comments
Hi how can you tell when you're spuds are ready to be done
Everything is looking lush Ivan. I'm only growing sweet peppers because I can't tolerate chilli peppers, but I didn't know there was a scale, so thanks for the info 😊
Thanks Ivan 🤝
You definitely keep me on track with my plants ….. ( we could do with a bit of rain for the rain butts but best be careful what I wish for )
Everything is growing lovely now Ivan, looking great ..
Potted up mine today and planted out the sweetcorn.
Thanks Ivan, all is looking well down there for you but as you said it's all going to cool off a lot over the next few days and warm up again next weekend, have a great weekend. Take care and all the best. Stevie
I think I’m a little behind I started my peppers indoors but late as I am new hopefully they will grow bigger soon ❤ thank you ❤
Jalapeño poppers.. delicious. Mine are a bit behind yours Ivan so fingers crossed I get a crop this year.. great video as always..👍
Everything is looking good Ivan. Took the plunge and bought a Leaf Greenstalk. Planted it up yesterday,strawberries, lettuce, spinach, herbs, alyssum. Hope I’ll be okay over the next few days 2/3C forecast overnight. I’m waiting for some companion planting and dwarf tomato’s to come to finish it off. Hopefully this is the last cold spell. All the best.
I grew Carolina reapers last year. I still have quite a few in my freezer. Gave a lot away also to people who liked them.
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My indoor grown chilli peppers are throwing out flowers already, I overwintered several too but they are a bit behind, the indoor ones were grown from seed on Jan 1st under hear and light