Vegetable · Charlotte, NC
🌶 Hot peppers
More heat-tolerant than bells and extremely productive in warm summers.
Suitability: 100/100 · Excellent choice
Sun requirement: 6–8 hours
Space required: ~2.0 sq ft / plant
Difficulty: Easy
Plant Apr–Sep · Harvest Jun–Sep
Expected harvest: 31–72 lb
Grocery equivalent: $139–$323
Estimated garden cost: $38–$69
Potential savings: $70–$286/year