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Originally Posted by Cole_Robbie
Everyone's soil and climate are different, but in my clay soil, manure is what makes the biggest difference. With a lot of horse manure, they thrive, but without it peppers will hardly grow at all.
From the perspective of a market grower, where yield is money, expensive hybrid seed is typically worthwhile. But some of the prices get ridiculous. $80 per thousand is normal, but with the newest varieties, they often make you order a 1k minimum. The greenhouse bell hybrids are even more expensive; I have seen some priced at $50+ per hundred seeds.
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I agree with the "manure" statement.
Additionally, my experience is that the roots of pepper plants are not hardy, and need to be babied. They need good soil texture with lots of air spaces, and watering needs to be done frequently and thoroughly.
Water your peppers like tomatoes, and disappointment will ensue.