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best soil combination for growing hot peppers
Posted: July 21st, 2015, 5:22 pm
by Ron Burgundy
I just built a raised garden for the purpose of growing hot peppers, and maybe a tomato plant. What would be the best soil combination? I've heard that 1/3 peet moss, 1/3 composted manure, and 1/3 sand is a good mix.
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Re: best soil combination for growing hot peppers
Posted: July 22nd, 2015, 11:56 am
by rtomek
Personally, I think peppers and tomatoes are easy. I've done it potted with generic garden soil from the store and just straight into the ground with no soil test and both ways I grew more peppers and tomatoes than our family could eat. If you are looking to grow award-winning plants, then I'll leave the recommendations to someone else.
Re: best soil combination for growing hot peppers
Posted: July 22nd, 2015, 12:12 pm
by Ron Burgundy
Not really looking for award quality. Just some good quality soil that won't break the bank. I have about 40 sq ft to fill. Looks like about $100 to fill it.
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Re: best soil combination for growing hot peppers
Posted: July 23rd, 2015, 12:01 pm
by probasesteal
I've used 100% compost with great results. Recent harvest.
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Re: best soil combination for growing hot peppers
Posted: July 23rd, 2015, 3:16 pm
by Ron Burgundy
Very nice. Do you buy the compost by the yard or do you get the bags from a big box store?
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Re: best soil combination for growing hot peppers
Posted: September 3rd, 2016, 9:08 am
by KB in MD (21740)