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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

Fertilizing bell peppers is vital for vigorous plants and rich harvests – discover exactly when to feed and the best products to use

Red and green sweet peppers growing on a plant.

Bell peppers are popular crops to grow at home and have many potential uses, from being chopped and eaten raw in salads to being cooked in a plethora of dishes. As one plant can produce between five and 10 peppers, it requires regular feeding throughout the season.

The crop needs warmth and rich soil to thrive, plus lots of nutrients for healthy growth. Giving plants the nutrients they need means they develop a rich bounty of peppers, which, depending on the variety, can come in shades of green, yellow, orange, and red.

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