Do we have anyone who grows Bell Peppers well?

[HopeHoops]

13. They need a lot of water but with good drainage - don't let the feet stay wet.

Use frequent low-content fertilizers (like a 4-5-4 or similar) for top dressing. Do NOT overdo the nitrogen - that juts leads to bushy plants with tiny fruits. If you treat the peppers the same way you do your tomatoes, they should do well. We've got about 30 plants (bell, and two varieties of hot) both inground and in pots. If you grow hots, keep them at least 30 feet away from the bell because they WILL cross-pollinate which leads to slightly hot bells and not hot enough hots.

Their worst enemy is root rot so if the drainage isn't good, improve it before the next season. That said, they do need a lot of water but don't baby them. Water early morning and or late at night but let the soil dry out in between and don't worry if they look "wilted" at the peak of the heat. They need the stress to put out more roots. The roots are everything with nightshades.