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Bigger Peppers in Tampa: Sun, Water, Seed Quality

Small peppers? Full sun, water every 2 days, light fertilize every 15 days, heavy mulch. Seed quality matters—cheap seed = small fruit. Habaneros naturally small; jalapeños reach 4–5" with good genetics.

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