Best Peppers for Containers

If you want to grow peppers in containers, below are our top favorite varieties that do well in pots. Use large 5 gallon or larger containers with holes, make sure to keep them in a sunny location, and be sure not to overwater them! Below are the best peppers that grow well in containers. Read our container pepper growing tips »


Best Peppers for Containers
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How to Grow Peppers from Seed

How to Grow Peppers from Seed

Read our top tips for growing your own peppers. Learn how to keep seeds warm for best germination, and how to grow them into large, healthy pepper plants that produce a good harvest. Learn about our cooler-weather tolerant peppers, and how to prevent seedlings from getting leggy:

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