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Homes & Gardens
Drew Swainston

When and how to fertilize chilli plants – plus expert tips for the best feeds to use

Red chilies growing on a pepper plant.

Chili pepper plants benefit from being fertilized throughout the growing season. Providing the right nutrients can reward you with a fantastic yield of fruits, though some growers, especially those new to growing chilies, can be hesitant and potentially confused about what the best fertilizers for chili plants are.

I have grown chili peppers for many years. They were a crop I cultivated in large quantities in vegetable gardens in the UK, where I grew them in greenhouses to harvest for restaurants and to sell to garden visitors.

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