Pepper update After transplanting the first batch, they were slow to grow. I've since amended their soil with black cow manure, chicken poo tea, and granulated organic fertilizer. Then I bought Container Plants for Shade BBC Gardeners World Magazine Miracle Gro Perlite 2 Pack 8 Quart Potting Soil Mix at Lowes.com Fertilizer = full blooms all season. Here's how often to use it Square Potted Arrangement Windy Acres Farm Garden Elements Glazed Brushed Happy Large Plastic Planter, Bright Pink, 15 Inch