Gather your materials
Large plastic bottles (2 liters or similar)
Organic pepper seeds
Quality
soil Scissors or knife
Nail or screwdriver
Prepare the bottles
Cut off the top of the bottle, about 10 to 12 cm from the top
Drill small drainage holes in the bottom
Prepare the soil Mix potting soil
with compost
Fill the bottle with potting soil, leaving one inch of space from the top
Plant the seeds
Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep
Space seeds at least 2.5 cm apart
Cover seeds lightly with soil and press firmly
Watering Water
thoroughly after planting
Keep soil moist but not soggy
Provide light
Provide at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight per day
Use grow lights if natural light is insufficient
Maintenance
From thin seedling to strongest plant Feed
every 2-3 weeks with an organic fertilizer
Support plants with stakes or ties as they grow
Pests and diseases
Check regularly for pests like aphids or spider mites.
Use insecticidal soap or neem oil if needed.
Pollination:
Hand-pollinate the plants by shaking them or, indoors, dust with a small brush.
Harvest
: Harvest when the peppers are firm and have reached the desired color.
Cut the peppers from the plant, leaving a short stem.
By following these steps, you can successfully grow peppers in recycled plastic bottles.
Check regularly for pests like aphids or spider mites.
Use insecticidal soap or neem oil if needed.
Pollination:
Hand-pollinate the plants by shaking them or, indoors, dust with a small brush.
Harvest
: Harvest when the peppers are firm and have reached the desired color.
Cut the peppers from the plant, leaving a short stem.
By following these steps, you can successfully grow peppers in recycled plastic bottles.
