Chili peppers, also spelled chile or chili, are varieties of the berry-fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, which are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae, cultivated for their pungency.[4] Chili peppers are widely used in many cuisines as a spice to add "heat" to dishes.
Light: Chili plants are best grown in full sun. Choose a location that will receive at least 6 hours of full sun each day. Chili plants need a well drained soil enriched with plenty of organic matter.
Watering: As with growing chili peppers in general, keep the soil moist but do not overwater them. For pepper plants in pots or containers, do not let the soil dry out completely. When peppers start to grow, cut back on your watering schedule a bit, but again, do not let the soil dry out.
Basic Care: It's best to keep your soil a little on the dry side because slightly stressing your chili plants helps to produce hotter peppers. Taller varieties of chili pepper may require staking. Add a thick mulch of organic matter around the base of the plants to help conserve moisture and suppress weed growth.
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