Mulch is recommended, especially for gardeners who wish to maintain their plants for full-season harvest. Black plastic or organic materials are suitable for mulching. Water the plants thoroughly every four to seven days during dry periods. Plants confined in containers need daily watering. Do not get fertilizer on the leaves.
Gardeners do more harm than good by applying too much fertilizer.
Many gardeners train their pepper plants to stakes or trellises with great success. Using one stake for every four plants, the gardener can support the plants with one string tied about 15 to 18 inches above the ground. This prevents the plant from tipping over with wind and rain. All varieties are not equally suitable for staking. Insect and Disease Control Peppers have the same problems as tomatoes do in the garden and should be treated as such.