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I have been growing hot chili peppers in my garden over the past few years and have had a great experience so far (habaneros, orange scotch bonnets, new mexican reds, jalapenos, red tabascos, etc). But I have been wanting to increase the heat (taste) of my peppers, since I love the burn! Almost everything that I cook is spicy! But I am not the most experienced gardener around, so I need some help. My garden has a drip line, and sprinkler around it so it keeps everything well hydrated which i've figured out is my main issue if I want hotter peppers. The other issue is that when you grow them next to other plants they tend to cross-pollinate with other plants which dilutes the heat. I've figured out the obvious solution for both problems would be to separate my pepper plants from the garden. I've decided that I want to build myself a small raised garden box on the other side of my yard to grow my pepper plants in. The things that I need help with are: dimensions, soil type, and watering suggestions.
Dimensions: I usually grow between 3-4 pepper plants each year in a single row, typically spaced 1.5-2' between stems. I'll probably make my box suitable for 4. Probably go with a 2' x 6' box. At what DEPTH do I make the box?
Soil Type: I have been told the best way to go is with a sand/soil mixture. But I don't have the slightest clue what portions. Gardening soil or potting soil? Fertilizers? here.
Watering: How often should I water the plants? I picked the sunniest part of my yard to place the box.
Anyone on here have any experience with growing pepper plants? What has worked best for you? Suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Dimensions: I usually grow between 3-4 pepper plants each year in a single row, typically spaced 1.5-2' between stems. I'll probably make my box suitable for 4. Probably go with a 2' x 6' box. At what DEPTH do I make the box?
Soil Type: I have been told the best way to go is with a sand/soil mixture. But I don't have the slightest clue what portions. Gardening soil or potting soil? Fertilizers? here.
Watering: How often should I water the plants? I picked the sunniest part of my yard to place the box.
Anyone on here have any experience with growing pepper plants? What has worked best for you? Suggestions? Thanks in advance!