Step 1

Prepare the area where your Hawaiian chili peppers will be planted. The site needs to receive at least six hours of daily sun. In the spring, after the soil has warmed, loosen the soil with the cultivator or hoe. Work in compost as you till the soil to improve fertility. For gardeners with clay soil, work in sand to improve drainage. Peppers prefer a soil pH of 7.0. If you have acidic soil, raise the pH with lime. Gardeners with alkaline soil can lower the pH by working in ground bark.