My indoor-started peppers are tiny compared to greenhouse ones. Is it just earlier planting? What's their secret?
Greenhouses start peppers in December/January at 75-80°F for quick germination, then move to 60-65°F for stocky growth. They fertilize every 7-10 days with half-strength balanced fertilizer after two true leaves appear. Your 3-4 week head start deficit + cooler temps + less feeding = smaller plants. Mimic this: start earlier, use bottom heat, feed regularly.
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