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What Does "Plant in Hills" Mean for Bell Peppers?

"Hilling" = piling soil 6–10" above grade in an inverted-pot shape. For peppers, squash, melons. Benefits: warmer soil, better drainage, vigorous early root growth, earlier harvest. Simple technique, big payoff for heat-loving crops.

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