How deep to plant peppers

When transplanting peppers outdoors, plant seedlings no deeper than the soil line from the tray.

The depth: Plant seedlings no deeper than the soil line from the tray; for starting seeds indoors, plant seeds one-fourth inch deep in flats with sterile, soilless germination mix.

Pepper seeds germinate when soil temperatures are 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, so a warm location or a seedling heat mat may be needed to start seeds indoors.
Use a heating mat to keep the flat at 80°F to 90°F until seedlings emerge.
Peppers do best when soils are a little acidic with a pH of 6 to 6.8.
Ideally, soil should be well drained and contain high organic matter.

The mistake to avoid: Planting deeper on most plants will cause stem rot.

Planting depth varies with soil type and variety; your local extension office is the closest authority.

Should peppers be planted deep like tomatoes?

“Plant them in their new location at the same level they were previously growing in their pot, and add canes to support taller varieties.” — rhs.org.uk

No, peppers should not be planted deep like tomatoes. Keep the seedling at the same soil level it had in its pot or tray. If you are growing a taller variety, add canes to support it.

Grounded in: extension.umn.edu, ohioline.osu.edu. Every window and number follows sentences verified verbatim on those pages.

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