Annual maintenance

• Grow in part shade, does not require full sun like most peppers

• Plan for transplanting 2nd year

• Trellis in year 2+

• Fertilize as you would a tomato (more nitrogen in spring, more phosphorus in summer, more potassium in late fall)

• Prune back 2/3 in February-April (depending on when you see new growth starting)

• Leave peppers on the plant until ready for use