My first "garden". Looking for tips...

[Chris.]

About three or four weeks ago I planted a small pepper and tomato plant. Each were about 3 or 4 inches tall at the time. Now they are both getting very big (compared to what they were)...I know I need to get a tall pole for the tomato plant soon so it doesnt fall over when it starts to grow fruit. I used large flower pots to plant these in since I dont have the tools to till soil and all of that. I filled each pot halfway with manure compost bought at Lowes and the top half with miracle grow potting soil. They are both doing well as I've said, but I've never had a garden before and I would love to get some nice tomatoes and bell peppers. Anyone have some tips on keeping pests off of my pepper plant? Something is easting the leaves up. Also, should I water these every other day or just as I see the top soil getting dry? I also bought some organic jalapeno seeds. Is it too late to try to grow these? How should I go about growing these seeds?? Here are some [pictures of my two plants. I had some squash in the same pots, but they got drowned because in my stupidity I forgot to drill drain holes in the bottom of the pots. Now both pots have excellent drainage. I dont want to kill these two, because I'm very excited about having some fresh tomatoes and peppers.

ohhh, also, is it possible to grow onions that have been in the refrigerator so long that they grew LONG leaves? How would I go about growing onions?

TIA guys n gals!
Chris

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