Pepper plants should be fertilized with a combination of organic (animal manure) and/or chemical fertilizers to produce high yields.

Consider local soil conditions and cropping patterns when selecting fertilizer amounts. Conducting a soil test is strongly recommended. In the tropics, common fertilizer application rates are 140-200 kg N per hectare, 60-140 kg P2O5 per hectare, and 140-180 kg K2O per hectare.

Apply 40% of the inorganic N fertilizer before transplanting. The remaining 60% should be applied in 3 equal amounts at 2, 4, and 6 weeks after transplanting.

Apply 50% of the P2O5 and K20 before planting. The rest is applied 4 weeks after transplanting.