There is no single best way to stake pepper plants. Support options include sturdy netting, stakes and vegetable cages, notes The Old Farmer's Almanac. Use bamboo, wooden or garden stakes that are 2 to 3 feet tall.
Push the stakes in beside the plant, 6 inches deep and tie the pepper plant stems to the stakes with soft twine. Do not tie too tightly or you will cut into and bruise your plants. A small wire tomato cage can also be used by tying the branches and stem of the plant to the rungs of the cage.
Netting is a good choice if you have more than one plant in a row, although it provides less firm support than other methods. Again, tie the stems and branches to the netting, continuing to do so as the plant grows.
Rich, well-draining soil is recommended for planting peppers. Consider adding aged compost to your garden bed before planting. We suggest placing a stake beside each pepper plant early in the season to ensure the plants are supported from day one. However, peppers are not always in need of support — it depends on the variety being grown. For example, many C. Bell peppers are an exception, as the weight of the fruits themselves can cause bending and breaking of stems.
Any heavy pepper variety should have a support system to prevent this. These plants benefit from a sturdy stake or cage that can be tethered to the plant. We have seen some very creative methods of staking plants. From a simple wooden stake to a complex trellis for climbing plant varieties. Here are some items we recommend using to stake your peppers. When peppers are young and being hardened off, they can be staked with a lightweight, sturdy skewer.
These are great because they are sharp, helping to avoid any damage to the young roots. These are not strong enough to support a full-grown plant. We like these long, wooden skewers with pointed ends. Note: One benefit of these are their thin nature. They are typically no more than a half centimeter wide, and pointed at the end.
Great for seamlessly sliding through the soil without disturbing the roots. Traditional stakes usually consist of a straight, pointed piece of wood, bamboo, metal, or other rigid material. They are purpose-built, and are easy to find at local garden centers. Then, as the plants grow, you can attach them at various points of the plant to the stake for support. We love using Garden Velcro tape to attach our peppers to stakes. You can also get a variety of stake options online on Amazon or Home Depot.
They are economical, reusable, and made specifically for this purpose. Get something that suits your garden! When using these, place them in the soil just before transplanting to avoid issues. Just make sure they still have some strength, and that they will not snap halfway through the season. Though these may not be reusable for many years, you should have no trouble finding fresh branches each season.
Bestselling Chandeliers and Pendants. Sign In. Join as a Pro. Houzz TV. Houzz Research. Shop Featured Holiday Categories. Home Decor. Holiday Decor. Christmas Trees. Holiday Lighting. Gift Cards. Oklahoma Gardening. Do you cage or stake your peppers? Email Save Comment 3. Sort by: Oldest. Newest Oldest. Okiedawn OK Zone 7 14 years ago. Hi Mark, With peppers, staking or caging is optional.
I hope this info is helpful and I hope that your garden is growing well. Happy Growing! Like Save. OklaMoni 14 years ago. I hope to take all cages off in a few weeks, when the plants are more mature.
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