{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"470 - Planting Day: Peppers \u2013 when to plant, what to know, and exactly what to do step by step","description":" You've been waiting all spring to get those peppers in the ground. But planting day isn't just about digging a hole and dropping them in \u2014 and this year, I learned some things I didn't expect. In this episode, I'm sharing my full pepper planting day guide, including what I had to research when my plants were ready before my garden was. Keywords: planting peppers, pepper transplants, chilling injury peppers. Free Download: Tomato Quick-Start Growing Guide Growing peppers usually means you're growing tomatoes too. This free guide covers variety selection, timing, pruning, and harvest \u2014 with a decade of podcast episodes, videos, and articles all in one place. \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/tomato-guide Key Takeaways: Peppers are more cold-sensitive than tomatoes \u2014 soil temperature, air temperature, and overnight lows all matter before you plant Chilling injury is real: cold damage above freezing can cause yellowing, wilting, and stunted growth that lingers for weeks Lignification (the stem going woody early) is a sign your transplant has waited too long \u2014 pot up rather than wait if you're in this situation Plant at the same depth as the pot, add support immediately, and water in well to eliminate air pockets Skip the flower pinching unless your plant was stressed during hardening off \u2014 the science is murky and most healthy plants do fine without it Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and tomato resource mention 02:55 Why peppers need extra care at planting time 03:40 When to plant: soil temp, air temp, and overnight lows 06:10 Chilling injury explained \u2014 symptoms and what's happening inside the plant 13:05 Lignification: why waiting too long in the pot is a real problem 18:20 My lose-lose dilemma \u2014 and what I'd do differently 19:30 What to do with root-bound transplants 20:45 Sweet peppers vs. hot peppers: differences that matter on planting day 24:50 Plant spacing by pepper type 27:00 Greenstalk container growing tips + Mother's Day sale 28:10 Planting depth, what to add to the hole, and root care 30:20 Supporting your plants right after planting 33:45 Mulching: timing considerations 34:20 Should you pinch off early flowers? 38:40 What to expect the first few weeks after transplanting Resource Links: Free Download: Tomato Quick-Start Growing Guide Everything from variety selection to harvest, with a decade of resources in one place. \ud83d\udc49 https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/tomato-guide Connect with Jill: \ud83d\udce7 Friday emails \u2192 https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/gardensignup \u25b6\ufe0f YouTube \u2192 https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/JourneywithjillNet\/videos \ud83d\udcf7 Instagram \u2192 https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thebeginnersgarden\/ \ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Podcast archive \u2192 https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/the-beginners-garden-podcast\/ Ready for a simple system to plan and track your garden? My Complete Garden Planner makes it easy. \u2192 https:\/\/shop.journeywithjill.net\/ Sponsors for This Episode: Cross Country Nurseries \u2014 One of the most unique selections of pepper, tomato, and herb transplants you'll find anywhere. Organically grown and shipped nationwide in spring, timed for your zone. \ud83d\udd17 http:\/\/www.chileplants.com\/jill | Use code JILL for 15% off Garden in Minutes \u2014 Makes it easy to set up and water your raised beds with their garden grid watering systems. \ud83d\udd17 http:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/gardeninminutes | Use code Jill for 7% off regular-priced items Greenstalk Garden \u2014 Growing peppers in containers? Greenstalk is a great option for compact and hot pepper varieties. Mother's Day sale runs through May 11th. \ud83d\udd17 https:\/\/journeywithjill.net\/greenstalk | Link auto-applies $10 off purchases of $75+ Gardening advice shared in this podcast is based on my own experience in Zone 8a (Arkansas) and from the feedback I receive from others in different gardening contexts. Your results may differ depending on your location, climate, and growing conditions. Always check your local extension service or trusted resources for region-specific guidance. Some links mentioned may be affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you make a purchase. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. ","author_name":"The Beginner's Garden","author_url":"http:\/\/journeywithjill.net","html":"