Container size for chilis and tomatillos
 

I have seedlings of tomatillo and of several varieties of chili peppers
ready for planting in containers. I'd be grateful for advice on required
container size (diameter and depth) for these plants.

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Container size for chilis and tomatillos
 

"Stan Goodman" wrote:

I have seedlings of tomatillo and of several varieties of chili peppers
ready for planting in containers. I'd be grateful for advice on required
container size (diameter and depth) for these plants.

My tomato and peppers did well in a 12x12x12 pot. That's about 7.5
gallons depending upon how hig you fill it. For a round container
that's 15" round, 10 high to 12" round x 15 high.


DiGiTAL ViNYL (no email)
Zone 6b/7, Westchester Co, NY, 1 mile off L.I.Sound
2nd year gardener

Container size for chilis and tomatillos
 

Stan Goodman wrote:

I have seedlings of tomatillo and of several varieties of chili peppers
ready for planting in containers. I'd be grateful for advice on required
container size (diameter and depth) for these plants.


What varieties of chiles? Some only grow less than 2 feet tall, and
I've seen others over 9 feet tall. (I'm growing all new varieties this
year and have no idea how close to plant them)

The tomatilloes I grew last year ended up about 5 or 6 feet tall,
spilling out of their little wire cages and sprawled all over
themselves. I will put them in 5' heavy wire cages this year.

Bob