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    Vegetables and herbs

    Pepper: maintenance tips

    A vegetable plant with colourful fruits growing on a plant with abundant green foliage.

    Maintenance tips: PepperMaintenance tips: Pepper

    Common name: Pepper

    Exposure

    Prefers full sun, with 6 to 8 hours of sunshine a day for maximum yield.

    Watering

    Water, without excess, when the soil is dry.

    Planting

    Plant in containers or in the garden in rich, well-drained soil or vegetable garden compost. Sensitive to cold.

    Fertilization

    Fertilize with a seaweed-based fertilizer once during the season for cultivation in the ground and twice during the season for cultivation in pots.

    Harvest

    Harvest when peppers have reached their ideal colour, usually in late summer. Always use pruning shears for cutting.

    Availability may vary by store.

    Care products for vegetables and herbs

    1. Add to Wish List Garden soil mix, 28 L
      BOTAFLORA
      Garden soil mix, 28 L
      PB Code 073-9670
      $3.18
    2. Add to Wish List 15-15-30 Water Soluble Garden Fertilizer - 500 g
      BOTAFLORA
      15-15-30 Water Soluble Garden Fertilizer - 500 g
      PB Code 073-9652
      $8.28
    3. Add to Wish List 8-12-14 granular garden fertilizer
      BOTAFLORA
      8-12-14 granular garden fertilizer
      PB Code 073-9591
      $12.98
    4. Add to Wish List Tomato Fertilizer 4-6-8 - 200 g
      ACTI-SOL
      Tomato Fertilizer 4-6-8 - 200 g
      PB Code 622-1456
      $10.98
    5. Add to Wish List Composted sheep and peat manure
      BOTAFLORA
      Composted sheep and peat manure
      PB Code 073-9689
      $3.48
    6. Add to Wish List Peat and shrimp compost
      BOTAFLORA
      Peat and shrimp compost
      PB Code 073-9713
      $3.48
    7. Add to Wish List PVC Plant Roll - 0.4" x 131'
      DERCO
      PVC Plant Roll - 0.4" x 131'
      PB Code 002-2182
      $3.48
    8. Add to Wish List Acadie Seaweed Fertilizer - 500 ml
      ACTI-SOL
      Acadie Seaweed Fertilizer - 500 ml
      PB Code 054-3763
      $22.98
    9. Add to Wish List Tomatoe and vegetable garden insecticide
      SAFER'S
      Tomatoe and vegetable garden insecticide
      PB Code 061-5228
      $14.98
    10. Add to Wish List Miticide-Acaricide Insecticide - Concentrated - 500 ml
      SAFER'S
      Miticide-Acaricide Insecticide - Concentrated - 500 ml
      PB Code 030-7134
      $19.98
    11. Add to Wish List Miticide-Acaricide Insecticide - Ready to use - 1 l
      SAFER'S
      Miticide-Acaricide Insecticide - Ready to use - 1 l
      PB Code 631-0981
      $15.48
    12. Add to Wish List 12-06-06 All-purpose liquid fertilizer
      PROMIX
      12-06-06 All-purpose liquid fertilizer
      PB Code 066-3872
      $13.35 $18.98

    Tools for a thriving garden

    1. Add to Wish List VELCRO® Garden Ties 8" X 1/2" (45)
      VELCRO
      VELCRO® Garden Ties 8" X 1/2" (45)
      PB Code 001-1940
      $3.48
    2. Add to Wish List Modular Garden - Red
      GARANT
      Modular Garden - Red
      PB Code 080-9517
      $39.95
    3. Add to Wish List Twist tie
      DERCO
      Twist tie
      PB Code 031-4523
      $3.48
    4. Add to Wish List Tomatoe Support - 42" x 14" - Red
      WIRECRAFT
      Tomatoe Support - 42" x 14" - Red
      PB Code 074-5820
      $5.28
    5. Add to Wish List Modular Garden - Grey
      GARANT
      Modular Garden - Grey
      PB Code 080-9526
      $59.95
    6. Add to Wish List Botanica Urban Garden - 4 Planters - 17.5" x 62" - Grey
      GARANT
      Botanica Urban Garden - 4 Planters - 17.5" x 62" - Grey
      PB Code 001-6327
      $129.98
    7. Add to Wish List Tomatoe Support - 42" x 14" - Lime
      WIRECRAFT
      Tomatoe Support - 42" x 14" - Lime
      PB Code 074-5811
      $5.28
    8. Add to Wish List Hand trowel - ergonomic handle - 6 3/4"
      GARANT
      Hand trowel - ergonomic handle - 6 3/4"
      PB Code 644-0149
      $12.98
    9. Add to Wish List Hand Cultivator - 6 3/4"
      GARANT
      Hand Cultivator - 6 3/4"
      PB Code 644-0352
      $12.98
    10. Add to Wish List Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Large
      WATSON GLOVES
      Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Large
      PB Code 002-0694
      $21.98
    11. Add to Wish List Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Medium
      WATSON GLOVES
      Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Medium
      PB Code 002-0695
      $21.98
    12. Add to Wish List Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Small
      WATSON GLOVES
      Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - Small
      PB Code 002-0696
      $21.98
    13. Add to Wish List Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - X-Large
      WATSON GLOVES
      Work Gloves with Microfibre Palm and Hooded Fingertips - X-Large
      PB Code 002-0698
      $21.98
    14. Add to Wish List Garden Gloves - You Grow Girl - Woman - Leather - Medium
      WATSON GLOVES
      Garden Gloves - You Grow Girl - Woman - Leather - Medium
      PB Code 002-0875
      $21.98

    Image for informational purposes only. Size, colour and variety of plants shown may vary from store to store. The information in this article is intended as a guide only and may not apply to certain situations. If you have any questions, contact a Potvin & Bouchard expert in your area.

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