Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
What you do in May makes or breaks your summer pepper harvest. Most gardeners miss this window, and their peppers struggle all summer. But a few powerful strategies NOW can set your peppers up to thrive instead of stalling them for the season. Whether you're growing peppers in containers, raised beds, or in-ground, this is the month that matters most.
🍅Memorial Day Sale: 50% off all CaliKim Seed Collections with code ‘”GROWFOOD50”, calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds. Ends 6/3/25.
Thanks to Monterey Lawn & Garden for partnering with us. 20% off site-wide with code “calikim20” at https://www.montereylawngarden.com.
📌 Shop supplies I use in this video:
➡SEEDS: 30% off all CaliKim Seed Collections with code ‘”MAY30”.
*CaliKim Pepper Seed Collection: bit.ly/CaliKimPepperSeedCollection
➡Monterey Fish and Guano Fertilizer: 20% off site-wide with code “calikim20”: montereylawngarden.com/product/fish-guano/, or on Amazon: amzn.to/3X7kzNo
➡Mister Landscaper Irrigation Supplies: 20% off site-wide, with code “CaliKim”, plus FREE shipping with orders $49 and over: misterlandscaper.com
*Premium Micro Sprinkler Landscape & Garden Kit (100 ft): misterlandscaper.com/premium-all-in-one-micro-sprinkler-kit:
*Timer 2 outlet: misterlandscaper.com/twozone-automatic-water-timer-qty-1
*8” extension stake for microsprayers: misterlandscaper.com/8-in-extension-for-micro-spray-stake-assembly-qty-3
➡CaliKim Smart Pots: 5 gallon, 1 gallon, calikimgardenandhome.com/smart-pots-containers
➡Hoedag Hand Spade Trowel: 10% off site wide with code “CALIKIM”, hoedag.com/hoedag-spade-trowel-handmade-garden-trowel
➡Precision pruners w/curved tip: amzn.to/43gWB5s
📌 Shop My Favorite Gardening Gear:
➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy.
➡CaliKim Garden Planner:Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – fun, easy & stress free.
➡SOIL/FERTILIZERS: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Why this month is critical for peppers
00:56 Strategy 1
01:56 Strategy 2
02:52 Strategy 3
04:00 Strategy 4
05:18 Strategy 5
06:09 It’s pepper go time – don’t miss this window
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
What you do in May makes or breaks your summer pepper harvest. Most gardeners miss this window, and their peppers struggle all summer. But a few powerful strategies NOW can set your peppers up to thrive instead of stalling them for the season. Whether you're growing peppers in containers, raised beds, or in-ground, this is the month that matters most.
🍅Memorial Day Sale: 50% off all CaliKim Seed Collections with code ‘”GROWFOOD50”, calikimgardenandhome.com/collections/seed-collections/Seeds. Ends 6/3/25.
Thanks to Monterey Lawn & Garden for partnering with us. 20% off site-wide with code “calikim20” at https://www.montereylawngarden.com.
📌 Shop supplies I use in this video:
➡SEEDS: 30% off all CaliKim Seed Collections with code ‘”MAY30”.
*CaliKim Pepper Seed Collection: bit.ly/CaliKimPepperSeedCollection
➡Monterey Fish and Guano Fertilizer: 20% off site-wide with code “calikim20”: montereylawngarden.com/product/fish-guano/, or on Amazon: amzn.to/3X7kzNo
➡Mister Landscaper Irrigation Supplies: 20% off site-wide, with code “CaliKim”, plus FREE shipping with orders $49 and over: misterlandscaper.com
*Premium Micro Sprinkler Landscape & Garden Kit (100 ft): misterlandscaper.com/premium-all-in-one-micro-sprinkler-kit:
*Timer 2 outlet: misterlandscaper.com/twozone-automatic-water-timer-qty-1
*8” extension stake for microsprayers: misterlandscaper.com/8-in-extension-for-micro-spray-stake-assembly-qty-3
➡CaliKim Smart Pots: 5 gallon, 1 gallon, calikimgardenandhome.com/smart-pots-containers
➡Hoedag Hand Spade Trowel: 10% off site wide with code “CALIKIM”, hoedag.com/hoedag-spade-trowel-handmade-garden-trowel
➡Precision pruners w/curved tip: amzn.to/43gWB5s
📌 Shop My Favorite Gardening Gear:
➡BOOKS: My Newest Book: calikimgardenandhome.com/pages/10-minute-gardener. Grow your garden in just 10 minutes a day! Grab your signed, personalized copy.
➡CaliKim Garden Planner:Start your free trial: https://calikim.gardenplanner.com. Your personalized planting plan – fun, easy & stress free.
➡SOIL/FERTILIZERS: Master Nursery Bumper Crop Soils & Fertilizers:
Exclusively at your local independent Master Nursery Garden Center. For a location near you, visit: bumpercrop.com/store-locator/. Support local!
TIMESTAMPS: (click the timestamp to jump to a specific tip or re-watch your favorite part)
00:00 Introduction
00:15 Why this month is critical for peppers
00:56 Strategy 1
01:56 Strategy 2
02:52 Strategy 3
04:00 Strategy 4
05:18 Strategy 5
06:09 It’s pepper go time – don’t miss this window
AMAZON:
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases:
Amazon general links:
General search page: amzn.to/3897OqD
Patio, Lawn & Garden Bestsellers: amzn.to/3QBsAHB
Plant Support Structures: amzn.to/3DnVzvw
Seed starting supplies: amzn.to/30kbmDG
Grow Lights: amzn.to/2NlY5FB
Garden Tools: amzn.to/2RiwRRq
WHERE TO FIND ME:
Seed & Garden Shop:calikimgardenandhome.com
Instagram: CaliKim: instagram.com/calikim29
CameraGuy: instagram.com/calicameraguy
Facebook Page: facebook.com/CaliKimGardenandHomeDIY
