Indoor Jalapeño Care: Water, Light, and Pollination

Watering Routine

• Water when top 1" soil dry (~3×/week).
• Use saucer for bottom-watering (self-regulating).
• Ensure drainage holes—no standing water.

Light Requirements

• South window + 12–14 hrs supplemental LED/T5.
• Rotate daily for even growth.

Critical: Hand Pollination

No bees indoors. Vibrate plant midday or brush flowers daily during bloom. Without this, flowers drop = no peppers.

Container & Soil

3+ gallon pot, quality potting mix + compost. Monthly organic fertilizer (fish/kelp).