3. Use Fertilizer
Fertilizer can be too strong for seedlings, but as soon as your pepper plants grow leaves, you can start adding organic fertilizer to them to help them grow faster and healthier. Use the half-strength fertilizer at first to help your plants grow strong enough to tolerate more potent fertilizers. If possible, use organic fertilizers in liquid form, as it’s easier for the plants to digest it.
If you choose to buy fertilizer from the store, always follow the directions on the bottle because every brand is different and requires different application methods. You may also want to wear gloves when handling the fertilizer because it can burn your hands.
Fertilizer can be applied regularly to healthy plants, but monitor them to make sure you are not adding too much. Some plants won’t tolerate it as well as others and may appear burnt from it. If your plants appear to be damaged, stop using it.