Transplanting Pepper Seedlings - When and How To Transplant - Pepper Geek

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In this video, we'll share our method for how to transplant peppers. Seedlings quickly outgrow their seedling cells and require up-sizing their growing containers. Around 2-3 weeks after sprouting, peppers should be ready to move up to a large pot.
We’ll share how to know when to transplant pepper seedlings, as well as how to do it from start to finish. This process is easy, but important to get right (both in timing and technique).
We hope this video helps you with transplanting your peppers this year, and let us know if you have any questions. Happy transplanting!
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:07 - What is transplanting
0:35 - Why transplant?
1:28 - When to transplant pepper seedlings
2:44 - Supplies
3:22 - How to transplant pepper seedlings
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[@cowboyblacksmith]

A benchmark to be used for any good instructional gardening video is not just the how to do, but the why you should. You guys are so good at showing how and what to do but also why, like showing root bound plants to see why waiting too long isn't a good practice. Explaining why up potting is a good idea and even further why it's good for your particular circumstances because of your space really gets a point across. Everyone's environment and conditions are so different so the what to do may not be correct for some gardeners. But since you explain why you do it and show examples, people can adapt to their circumstances and be more successful, Bravo! A huge part also why I love your channel(s) is you don't jibber jabber and prattle on and on. There are too many you-tuber gardening channels that take up fifteen minutes of verbal diarrhea before you get to what the topic is about, or spend way too much time showcasing their dog I don't need to know about in a gardening video🤬. You don't have a forced cheesy hook line every video and thumbnails with overly impossibly exaggerated contorted facial expressions looking at a photoshopped wilted plant. Rather, your videos are to the point, informative, easy to digest and engaging and the presentation is always good. I can tell you put a lot of time and thought into them and it doesn't go unnoticed-thanks.👍🏻

[@PepperGeek]

Thank you so much for your support and kind words! It means a lot and we’ll keep at it 😁

[@nymeriagloves3957]

also helps when transplanting if you let it dry a bit because it shrinks and falls out the pots easier

[@maddypape]

I am new to gardening and somehow ended up with 170 thriving seedlings 😅 who wants one

[@tannisjohnson6456]

Ha ha ha, i have the same problem

[@NurseDe]

Same, I have NO clue what to do but it kills me think of getting rid of them lol

[@cowboyblacksmith]

Ha ha ha, God don’t I know that one! I started WAY too early, Feb. 19th, and our average last frost is May 15th. My living room now has twenty 5 gallon grow bags with peppers in them-healthy as can be though and big. Then there's the tomatoes too. Oh well it's the only way I Iearn, do it wrong first and next time get it right. New Hampshire here so next year April fools day will be my indoor planting day…maybe🤪

[@gavindill4902]

Same issue I don’t want to kill them but I don’t have room for all of them

[@madhat127]

Same here. You'd have thought I'd have learnt my lesson from doing the same last year, but no, this year I germinated even more. Got carried away with all those grow me please varieties. Funny thing is I only have a 4 x 6 foot raised bed and some pots 🤣🤣🤣 Next year will be different, no, it will be. Have fun, Mark : ) from UK

[@williammramsey5907]

Your tip of a fan to strengthen leggy plants was spot on. Like a workout video for seedlings. Visibly thicker stems in 2 days!

[@62fastcar]

2024, first year starting everything from seed. Exciting & a little intimidating. I'm learning so much from KZbinrs like yourself. I'm growing Jalapeño & California Wonder peppers.

[@rapinbatches]

Heading outside today to do my final transplant into their large pots. Finally got some decent weather, lol.

[@amandagreen5302]

I am so excited for the 2023 growing season!! I have learned so much from you guys, thank you for your videos!!

[@UraniumChef]

You two are an awesome team!! Love the video. Thank you for all your help!

[@smas3256]

You provide an awesome service especially to those that know next to nothing and afraid to try especially worried about failing when on a fixed income. So often I over hear beginners asking question at garden centers getting poor and confusing info. You are a blessing to many. Thank you. You will be blessed.

[@AdorationTV]

The best ‘Transplanting’ video on KZbin‼️Thank you kindly for sharing your expertise‼️😎

[@wonderfulherennow]

Was very soothing to watch the transplanting process.

[@AJsGreenThumbLLC]

Thanks for the tutorial! It is a chore but its so critical to a successful plant.

[@Altino_D]

My new favourite channel!!! Awesome video

[@kenbirkin7753]

watching again, my trusted source for advice

[@lindaxx9640]

Very good presentation, TY!

[@amandagreen5302]

I needed this video. Thank you.

[@andyfidler5022]

Great video! I'm growing peppers for the first time this year...

[@bfrijas]

Perfect! I made a comment asking about transplanting on another of your videos yesterday and you post this. Thank you

[@PepperGeek]

Perfect :)

[@19o]

thank you 🙌 very helpful. watching from 🇮🇷

[@veronical3135]

Just needed to transplant my pepper seedlings, perfect timing for these tips, thank you!

[@PepperGeek]

Glad we could help!

[@patrickwilson619]

Great video.

[@Mike-Eye]

Great information my friends! 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

[@SmpLE-qb2si]

As a newbie to pepper growing, i always watch your videos everyday, I am growing a Carolina Reaper and Chili Labuyo (Philippines Chili). The Labuyo Chili sprouted last week and yesterday the reaper also sprouted. 7 out of 14 of my Reaper sprouted exactly 1 week. Btw, I'm from the Philippines so it is pretty hot here. They love warmth :). Thank you, PepperGeek! 🌶️🔥

[@lifeofray5233]

how's the peppers now?

[@DivaGardening]

Thank you fr info

[@renee2005]

Thanks for sharing 🌶🥰

[@lisacarpenter503]

You guys are so thorough, great vid, thanks! ☺️

[@PepperGeek]

Thanks for watching :)

[@johnjude2685]

Something I use for pulling the seedlings from the pots when transplant. I have a used egg flipper with steel shaft ,Cutting the shaft near the flat flipper gently bending about 10 degrees angle about 2" from tip helps like bending a finger to hook plants You won't have any falling as you tilting to get em to fall out.

[@jeffnc]

Great video, really clearly explained everything and gave just the info I needed, thanks!

[@PepperGeek]

No problem, happy to help!

[@MrGonzales1982]

Great video

[@Jardin-de-invierno]

Great vid as always.

[@PepperGeek]

Appreciate that :)

[@smileypryce]

Super helpful! I'm about a week late in transplanting, based on your video. I kept debating and debating...guess I'm transplanting tomorrow!

[@PepperGeek]

Hope it goes well!

[@claire8958]

Thank you for your great videos!! I’m growing my first peppers this year in containers. Cayenne, jalapeño, NuMex Joe Parker, habanero and ancho 😺

[@PepperGeek]

Sounds great, thanks for watching :)

[@tomhippensteel5276]

Thanks!

[@UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks14]

In the process of thinning mine and repotting back into single Dixie cups. You guys always have the go-to info when it comes to peppers! Got a late start on mine this year (mid January instead of Christmas), but I sped up the process by putting a shelf and grow light on top of the water heater. It's maintaining 80 in there without any heat mats!

[@PepperGeek]

Nice! Love to see creative ways of dual-purposing existing heat sources. Good luck this season ☺️

[@UrbanGardeningWithD.A.Hanks14]

@@PepperGeek Thanks! You guys may be the Pepper Geeks, but I'm a pRepper geek, so I'm always thinking outside the box, LOL.

[@BlogTVisraelTracert]

Thank you, ma'am.

[@nunobark]

Love your videos, keep it up. Your plants look great.

[@PepperGeek]

Thank you! Will do.

[@stevegauthier6694]

You guys are the “ go to “ source of pepper growing info. Well done. You got me going with mine. Thank you.

[@PepperGeek]

Appreciate that :)

[@troysweb]

Thanks for the vids! I've made my first run at a seedling garden this year & have lettuce, tomatoes, 12 jalapenos, 4 habaneros + 8 "pepper medley / surprise pack". I started them all late (May 7, 2022) and doubt if my 1.25" plants (May 27, 2022) will ever make it to 3" in another 3 weeks (mid June), but at least I gave it a shot & I'm learning a lot for next year.

[@smb123211]

I start the last week in Jan. By the time I start planting (4/15) we are in bloom. My jungle (1/3 acre) has it all - chicory, 9mint, 2 kinds of amaranthus, red sun flowers, daisies, you name it, it’s here. Peppers MUST be hardened off slowly, especially ornamental peppers like Medusa. I went too early last year and had to regrow all the leaves. Good luck

[@venkatalakshmisrinath4366]

Both of you look 👍, thanks for the tips which help a lot in pepper growing

[@PepperGeek]

Thanks, glad we could help out :)

[@TimBeitz-vp2fw]

I transplanted my peppers in my greenhouse to large pots they are doing good.

[@PepperGeek]

Glad to hear it

[@KH-eb6yy]

Great video!! I would eventually be curious to see a video about mulching peppers, one about about staking peppers, and one about pepper plants and pest control. Keep up the great work ! Your advice is appreciated! :)

[@Razzy-sr4oq]

Obviously I'm not Pepper Geek here, but I do know that the standard sized tomato cages (the small ones) are worthless for tomatoes but _perfect_ for peppers! I also use the stem-support sticks (they have a circular flat hook at the top, usually used for flowers) to support the young pepper stems if it's windy. Also, laying down 2-3 sheets of newspaper around peppers is an excellent mulch that lets in heat, water, and air, but blocks out weeds and other pests, AND it doesn't 'crowd' the pepper stems making them think they are buried too deep. I just use rocks and bits of brick from leftover construction to hold the paper down. It breaks down over the year, can be easily replaced, and is totally harmless, just don't use any glossy ads.

[@dwheresmymana]

I'm growing orange habaneros and Thai Bird's eye chilies, and I'm about to repot the bird's eye. Your channel has been very helpful as I am a novice. Thanks!

[@PepperGeek]

Sounds great! Thanks for watching I am glad we could be helpful :)

[@KeeKeeSoto]

Great video! I'm potting up my next round of peppers and tomatoes this afternoon 🌿

[@PepperGeek]

Thanks! That sounds great - we're excited to get the plants outside :D

[@Isack_Leo]

Mine has reached 3 inches guys i think will be ready to take off...for transplanting...thanks!!

[@hatedagonyxx8594]

I love that you guys are using Happy Frog soil. Thank you.

[@PepperGeek]

Super impressed with the results! I'd like to compare against some other types/self-mixed soil soon to see how it stacks up

[@hatedagonyxx8594]

Very Great presentation aswell. This video is Good and very well explained. Great job guys keep up great work

[@pepperhead8385]

thanks for the very helpful information. Greetings from Germany! 😄

[@PepperGeek]

Of course - cheers!

[@exploringgames948]

I just recently planted my first Ghost Peppers and Jalapenos, it's also my first crop ever planted so I'm very excited! Thanks for all the information guys!

[@ShakespeareanBroncobuster]

0-100 with those two varieties

[@exploringgames948]

@@ShakespeareanBroncobuster The Ghost is just a personal quest that's why I decided to grow one :P

[@PepperGeek]

That sounds great! They will be very different plants (and peppers of course). The ghost is a chinense, while jalapenos are annuum. The ghost plant will likely grow much larger, so keep that in mid! Good luck!

[@exploringgames948]

@@PepperGeek Will do, thanks for the tip! My Jalapenos actually just sprouted over night, super stoked! :D

[@exploringgames948]

@@PepperGeek Ghost started growing this morning :D

[@SnoMan1818]

was surprised to see you using happy frog. i use that soil for weed, and its nice to know i can also grow peppers with it

[@vickieboley9452]

Thank you for concise instructions on a single topic! I started peppers for the first time, and they will soon need transplanted, but they are growing slowly in my cool basement, but with a growlight. I am pleased so far and have staved off several problems by watching your channel.

[@justuslightworkers]

Are you using a heat mat in your cool basement?

[@vickieboley9452]

@@justuslightworkers Hi, I did to germinate, but it is 68 degrees, close enough I think to nominal.

[@justuslightworkers]

@@vickieboley9452 you might consider putting in a little heater, and a fan (for air circulation, not for cooling). Peppers like it really hot.

[@vickieboley9452]

@@justuslightworkers Thank you. They might be a little slow but so am I and they look good, mostly. Trying to not overwater!

[@vickieboley9452]

@@justuslightworkers Ok since I have my AC on upstairs, my downstairs is cooler, so I did put the peppers on the heat mat again. I do have a few that seem yellow, and I'm not sure why. I started feeding 1/2 strength Miracle Grow, but have switched to 1/2 strength Expert Gardner Tomato & Veg Organic with less nitrogen. any Suggestions on yellowing? they are not cupping or stretching, just yellow. Thank you.

[@300ddsrt3]

Good video.... I’m growing 17 varieties of peppers this year. Currently I have 70 plants, most of which will be potted up from their 2nd and current 3 inch pot to 1 quart pots in the next week or two.

[@andielliott7721]

And you do what with all those peppers???

[@300ddsrt3]

I make hot sauces, salsas, chili and dehydrate them for dry spices. This year I’m growing two types of Paprika and I plan on smoking the peppers before I dehydrate them.

[@arod706]

Your plants grow so fast! Mine are 4 weeks old and none have a second set of leaves growing. I’m going to try a different grow light I think.

[@Jardin-de-invierno]

Thanks for the video… re watch done..

[@PepperGeek]

Thanks again!

[@gopalgovender6542]

Thank you guys from Pepper Geek. You are doing an awesome job. I have 3 questions please. 1) would it not be better to water the pots from below rather than washing down valuable nutrients. 2) should we lightly soak up water in the plant so that when we transplant the roots will not become root shocked. 3) How can we get these peppers to grow all year round if they are in larger pots without having to overwinter them. Our winter is toward May to end August. Thank you in advance.

[@justuslightworkers]

I have always been told to bury the pepper seedlings, so I do. I don't get problems.

[@cowboyblacksmith]

Good to know. I see both do bury the stems and don't bury the stems so it's confusing. At least based on your experience I know if I have to, I can bury the stems and not lose sleep over it. Thanks for the testimonial, appreciate it.

[@nornironniall]

2-3" tall at two weeks, you're so funny! Greetings from Northern Ireland.

[@PepperGeek]

Well, depends on the variety, temperature, and lighting...but yeah, it's cold and not sunny there, eh?

[@nornironniall]

@@PepperGeek Correct! They're indoors, on a heated propagator, but there's not much sunlight. To me, that's why it's so important to get started early in the year here.

[@wokevirushandsanitzer5300]

I let 3 of these grow to like 10 inches tall in a small pot thinking the root system would be small… I’ve never seen a bigger mess of roots in my life…😂😂. Lesson learned.

[@0broop0]

I think I'm about to have the same situation lol, I don't have the medium pots just yet so hopefully they don't get too bad

[@MikeFloutier]

Thanks for this easy to understand video. I started my Jalapeño seed in mid-January. They did great and I transplanted them from mini-plugs into 3” transparent plastic cups after around 2 weeks. The growth looked great and the roots were appearing all round and in the bottom of the cup so I felt encouraged to transplant them. My available choice for new container was between 1 litre and deep 1 gallon pots. Since the plants were growing so quickly I chose the 1 gallon pots. However, I’m wondering if this was a mistake because the growth seems to slow and the moisture in this big new container was NOT getting used up; in fact the soil remained wet in spite of NOT getting watered for 5 or 6 weeks. This, in spite of the soil mix being very free-draining. Most of them are continuing to grow, slowly, but I can’t help thinking that I would have done better transplanting into a smaller container. Or maybe my intermediate container perhaps should have been larger. Anyway, it’s all good practice. Thanks again so much for your informative and encouraging videos; you guys are such a blessing! 🌶🍾

[@PepperGeek]

Ah, well its always great to experiment and learn from trying different things each year. Keeps things fun and interesting. Glad you enjoy our channel, thanks for watching!

[@ivanlujan253]

Can you guys make a video on how to store soil..!?

[@bavovanderborght3998]

Just transplanted my first 3 plants. They looked perfect before. We are now 30 minutes after transplanting. They look closer to death than life.. praying for recovery.

[@PepperGeek]

Yikes, I hope they make a recovery

[@leahness3588]

I watched a video of yours using white habanero and wanted to try them. So I ordered some from Pepperjoes out of Iowa. I didnt realize I would be getting free seeds to boot. The NuMex Big Jim's look good I love jalapenos. But they also sent me a Kracken Scorpion which after researching it scared me. Not sure I even want to grow that bad boy. One million on the scoville scale....Holy Hot pepper batman.😁😁🔥🔥🔥🔥Love your videos ❤🌶

[@jazzysmith1856]

If you cant eat anything that hot, you could give some away to friends! I did that last year with my ghost peppers

[@PepperGeek]

Nice, have heard mixed reviews on Pepper Joe (never used them ourselves though). Superhot peppers are not for everyone, that is for sure!

[@leahness3588]

@@jazzysmith1856 I received 5 seeds I'm going to plant 1 for a friend who likes super hot stuff. Probably just hang on to the rest for now.

[@kamranki]

A quick tip for all those who want to start seeds indoors; provide 16-18 hours of light to those seedlings and you will see them grow very strong right from the start.

[@soulseeker42388]

Easy method for reducing the amount of times you transplant. Just start your seedlings/ seeds in a solo cup with a few holes in the bottom. They can stay in the solo cup for up to 8 weeks before needing to go into their final spot either ground or final pot

[@YACABE]

If I did this, I would unintentionally be growing mold instead of good seedling. 😑

[@Road_Rash]

I did it & have no mold & I have good, healthy seedlings...the trick is not to saturate the soil until the plant is big enough to utilize that much water...

[@YACABE]

@@Road_Rash That's my problem. I haven't figured out watering needs. I just water thoroughly, especially when I feel like the soil has become hydrophobic.

[@denny4551]

I've had my peppers in solo cups for 4 months. They're doing great still

[@frodogaming8905]

It all depends on how many plants you're growing. 36 solo cups take up more space than a 36 cell seed tray. But for a few peppers it doesn't matter

[@mikerosc8004]

Your videos are great and much appreciated. You've inspired me to grow way too many seedlings!

[@Art-jl6pt]

Thanks for your channel -is a 3 gallon grow bag big enough for two California wonder pepper plants? Miracle Gro is cheaper than happy frog, but the cheapest way is to make your own soil-Happy growing happy Easter

[@Mgamerz]

Cant wait for my peppers to get big enough to transplant. Very curious, what is the song used in the last 1/3 of the video?

[@oliver9465]

Great video! I noticed that you were transitioning to potting mix. Is this something you recommend or is it ok to continue with seed starter as long as you fertilize with a liquid fertilizer like the one from Fox Farm?

[@hands2hearts-seeds2feedamu83]

I have a lot of mini sweet bell peppers, im going to try and sell this yr. I have orange, yellow and red, i also have some tomato seedlings i will be trying to sell as well, arkansas traveler's & black vernsiness tomato seedlings. I will be offering them in small and large pot sizes, all grown in nautal fertilizers and native soils.

[@sixgallant976]

This year I am starting my seedings using peat pods. Once they are mature enough to transplant, do you recommend leaving the peat pod as is or loosening it up before placing in the new container?

[@nildaarceo9190]

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[@478Johnnyboy]

Could i use my own potting mix of pete, compost and perlite. Also any fertilizer needs?

[@TheGeek365]

Very good info and I'm enjoying your videos, any tips on dealing with transplant shock? I transplanted mine yesterday and every plant went limp.

[@PepperGeek]

Thanks for watching, appreciate it! Shock can happen, but they should spring back after a few days of transitioning, then they will grow faster than you think! We have more experience with sun-shock when transplanting to the outdoors - we'll definitely share some tips on that later in the season.

[@FatNatFuego]

When would you repot to a bigger size after the initial repotting? Is it a certain number of leaves were waiting for or when roots are visible from the holes of the pot?

[@sonoftherighthand1843]

How long would you go before fertilizing again after using that potting mix?

[@scorchie5]

does the same 2-3 true leaves basis still apply when transplanting into the ground?

[@jimw5109]

Great video! I'm using happy frog as well for my peppers. Should I use any other fertilizer when I water them or just plain water?

[@PepperGeek]

We start with just plain water for a few weeks as we learned the soil is pretty potent.

[@__jxssy]

What if you planted bell pepper seeds in a strawberry fruit container? 5 sprouted. Do I separate them when I transplant them or repot them together?

[@simoncarrier9910]

What about if I plant them outside ? Could I go straight to the top the final location ?

[@joannaustin7200]

I grew mine all in pot. Hopefully they grow in the garden bed. How far apart should they be when translanting into a garden bed

[@mosesogeodo6157]

Thanks for video. Would the pepper grow to maturity I'm the 3.5'' potting soil?

[@PepperGeek]

Yes, you can bonsai a pepper if you want!

[@craigdawson7632]

Time frames seem a tad different here at the bottom of NZ. Starting 7 species indoors in winter for our short growing season. What are the ideal temps to keep plants at the different stages of growth? Enjoying the vids, keep up the content 😀

[@PepperGeek]

Thanks! Peppers like it warm, but not too hot, especially when fruiting. 21°-29°C is best for most stages, and they are happy to have some afternoon shade/cooler temps

[@aguywhomakesthings3316]

You can transplant directly into giant pots. I grow herbs in a no till method and my 20 gal pots don't move, ill transplant seedlings directly into that 20 gal pot spacing accordingly and i only water directly next to those plants as needed. No need to wet the entire pot untill they get bigger. If u don't wanna transplant over and over again pop seedlings right into giant pots and water in a circle around that plant only.

[@frodogaming8905]

Yes they said thats fine in the video but they got like 70 plants bruh lol

[@The_k81]

Still super space inefficient

[@frodogaming8905]

@@The_k81 his 20 gal pots sound more like a permanent raised bed since they stay in the same place.

[@The_k81]

@@frodogaming8905 not all of us benefit from pepper-growing weather from the seedling stage though, lol.

[@frodogaming8905]

@@The_k81 I just meant he's prob not concerned about space :p

[@nathanaspelund6690]

Great video! I started my jalapeño seedlings using red solo cups with drain holes cut in the bottom rather than the small seedling plugs and have found differing sources regarding transplanting when using this method. Some say you can just wait until the plants are a little bigger, more than 3 true leaves, and then transplant directly into their final pot, others say to still transplant to a medium container before the final pot. What would you recommend and/or have found works best for this?

[@PepperGeek]

Thanks for watching - we use seedling pots to save space and reduce light usage early on - if we planted 60 seeds in solo cups, the seedlings would need more lights to get good coverage for all the plants. However, for just a few plants a medium sized container is okay to start with, sure.

[@Drinni81]

Almost all my pepper seedlings sprouted after only 5 days. I planted them on jan. 15th but since then there has not been a lot of improvement. I use starter soil and LED lights. Only a few are starting to grow their first pair of true leaves. I have a fungus gnats problem since almost day 1. Treated it twice with Nematodes, but for that treatment the soil has to be moist for a few weeks and I think my peppers didn't like having wet feeds all the time. I've let the soil dry out for a week now, and today I watered them with baking powder after I 've read that it would kill the larvae of these flies. If this doesn't help, I don't know what I should do else.... Maybe repot them (their pot is 5.5x5.5cm)? I'm from Europe, I can't put them outside before mid may.

[@ttb1513]

My seedlings are 4 weeks old and quite a bit smaller than yours were after 2-3 weeks. They have a set of true leaves, but they are tiny and narrow. The cotyledon tips are curled a bit at the tips. Is it likely that I had the light too close?

[@luca4741]

Hi there. Love your videos. Very informative. Curious, in this video you water your transplants above the soil and not from below. Is that because the plants are more established? I still try to water my transplant pots from below (in the tray) but find it a pain sometimes. Thanks for your help.

[@PepperGeek]

That’s why we water from the top on occasion - it is quicker. Once the stems are a bit more sturdy it is less of a risk. However, if we have the time it is always a better method to bottom water. More water is absorbed and the water lasts longer in the soil

[@luca4741]

@@PepperGeek thanks again

[@blasermann1994]

Another great video. I did over 100 this year already. I was thinking about using that soil next year. Is it a good idea to add extra organic fertiliser to happy frog soil or is it good as is? I've never tried any yet.

[@PepperGeek]

It was enough to get our winter project plant to a healthy size with a couple fruits, but we eventually added some guano as an amendment. Seems like a very solid potting mix for peppers!

[@daze319]

What’s the ideal soil/potting medium for transplanting seedling?? I’m only familiar with indoor house plants. Not sure that there is a difference?

[@bryanalexander7481]

My question is do y’all sell the pepper geek t-shirts?

[@ajwinslow1]

I'm kinda new to peppers but have grown other vegetables for years. My pepper stems are sickly thin even though I left a fan on them during germination. When growing tomatoes, I solve the problem by adding more soil and letting the stems become root structure. Can I do the same with peppers? I'm growing Tabasco, habanaro, and habanada starts along with jalapeño and bell peppers that overwintered in my basement

[@howardbellamy6301]

Nice video. Could you please tell me after the pepper plants goes into the final pot how many plants can I put in one pot like the size of yours, or do you recommend one plant to each pot? Thanks

[@PepperGeek]

It you don’t have much space and want to grow multiple varieties, you can put 2 plants in a single pot together. They may not produce as much, but should both give you some yields!

[@andielliott7721]

Hey! So I planted a 72 count tray with various peppers 4 days ago following your instructions explicity. My ROMA seeds are sprouting...two of them. Do I take the cover now or wait until ?????

[@PepperGeek]

We usually wait until about 50% of the seedlings have sprouted before removing the dome. Try to provide the sprouts with light as early as possible however

[@user-iw4bk6mz5x]

So I’ve now transplanted my peppers into their final pots either 3 gal or 5gal What do you all do during the growing season on hot days or rainy days (live in Tampa area 9 I believe) so I’m nearing the time to move them to their final pots

[@mauricioperez2501]

I have a question. Do i keep fertilizing my pepper plants after I move them to 3¹/² in pots when the potting soil has nutrients in it already?

[@edwardhalverson6343]

I was always told to move them to a 5 gallon pot. Do you keep them in that smaller pot for the length of there life?

[@Mrtwatkins10]

Great video, I do have a question though. My plants are 2-3 inches tall, 3 weeks old, but do not have the true leaves yet. They have been SLOWLY coming in for like 2 weeks now. As well, my root system is not nearly as good as the ones in this video. So, 2 questions; should I wait to transplant? And is there anything I am missing to speed up true leaf production? They have been under a grow light since sprouting for 16 hours a day. I was waiting to fertilize until they were in 3 in pots but I am wondering if I should start fertilizing now. Thanks!

[@matthewn7006]

It sound like your seedling is too far away from the light and it’s reaching up for the light still before starting it’s true leaves

[@canadianwrapguy9353]

What if you happen to break some of the roots right at the bottom? Will the plant die?

[@michaeldeluca9306]

Can I just start my seeds in the 3 1/2” pots to start?

[@theleadfamily7996]

Can I transplants young seedlings into a bigger pot? I started lots of seeds in one pot, they’ve sprouted and now all need new containers

[@bacarddi92]

Really good video, and happy to see the information I needed! Although I have one more question on this subject, when can they go in to their final pot? What height / age do they need to be? Love the videos and the quality of them keep them coming!.

[@PepperGeek]

Thanks a bunch! For the final move, we usually wait another 4-6 weeks or so. Again, the roots should be reaching the bottom of the larger pots and you can easily check on them by lifting by the stems (they should be much thicker by then)

[@bacarddi92]

@@PepperGeek thank you for your answer. I will use these checks and the amount of time to make sure everything will grow as good as possible. I hope you have a good day.

[@alfredochan7014]

How long does it take before it is transferred to a bigger container