Thinning Crowded Bell Pepper Seedlings

When pepper seedlings emerge in clumps, separate them gently to avoid root damage.

1. Use a pencil or dibber to loosen soil around the clump.
2. Tease seedlings apart, keeping as much root as possible.
3. Replant individually in pots or in the garden 12 inches apart.

If already in the garden, dig up the clump, separate, and replant at proper spacing. Crowding reduces air flow and yields.