Pepper plants do not always respond well to heavy pruning, especially early in the season when strong roots and healthy stems ...

Pruning pepper plants improves branching, root health, and fruit ripening. Early-season pruning focuses on developing strong ...

There are two kinds of gardeners. First we have the laissez-faire growers who prize plants that thrive when ignored. These are succulent people, well-adjusted and simple. Then there are the gardeners ...

Keep peppers on hand for everything from salads to soups. Peppers are a versatile ingredient to keep stocked in the fridge to spice up tacos and salsas, add crunch to salads, and flavor soups and ...

Bell peppers are one of the most popular vegetables to grow. Unlike their small, spicy relatives, bell peppers lack the high amount of capsaicin that makes chilli peppers eye-wateringly hot. Whether ...

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In temperate zone locations like ours where it freezes in winter, pepper plants are grown outdoors as an annual crop. That means we grow them for one season and harvest the fruit as well as the seeds.

Enjoy the delights of sweet and hot peppers by growing them in containers indoors. From cool bell peppers to spicy jalapeños, peppers are a delight to grow and have a wide range of culinary uses.

Peppers are a versatile ingredient to keep stocked in the fridge to spice up tacos and salsas, add crunch to salads, and flavor soups and sautées. You can eat them raw, or roast, pickle, or grill them ...