How do you grow a pepper plant hotter?

Bell peppers grow best in warm weather, must be well spaced (not crowded by each other or weeds), and fertilized. Bell peppers are susceptible to blossom end rot, a condition resulting from low calcium in the soil. This can be amended by scattering about 1/4 cup of bone meal in a ring around the main stem of the plant, then working the powder into the soil. Mulching with straw helps reduce the need for watering.