They vary in color from yellow to red to purple making them an attractive plant to grow. Peppers generally have a long growing season and suffer slow growth during cool periods. Therefore, after the soil has thoroughly warmed in the spring, set out 6-8 week old transplants to get a head start toward harvest. Practice good cultivation and provide adequate moisture. Mulching can help to conserve water and reduce weeds.
Yields are smaller for hot peppers.
Aphids, flea beetles, cutworms, thrips, whitefly. A and C content. Cut instead of pulling to avoid breaking branches. Hot peppers are allowed to ripen and change color on the plant. Entire plants may be pulled and hung just before full frosts.