Peppers
There are many types of peppers that can be grown in the garden. So many, in fact, that you are certain to find one that suits your particular needs, even if it’s in a container. The care of pepper plants is easy once you know how to handle common pepper plant problems that are likely to crop up. To avoid most pepper plant problems, we have included lots of handy information for growing peppers successfully. Keep reading to learn all about the care of pepper plants and the different types of peppers you can grow.
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What Pepper Plants Need in July – 5 Easy Yet Essential Tasks to Do Before the Month Ends for a Sweet & Spicy HarvestNow is a vital time for pepper plants. Give them the proper care in July and you're sure to have a delicious harvest. Here's what they need this month.
By Tyler Schuster
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What Your Pepper Plants Need in June to Produce a Huge Harvest This Summer – 5 Easy Tasks to Set Them Up for SuccessCheck these to-do items off your list this month to ensure plants are healthy, thriving, and produce tons of tasty peppers.
By Teo Spengler
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Jalapeño Pepper Plant Care Guide: Everything You Need to Know to Grow Flavorful Jalapeños for Garden-Fresh HeatJalapeño plants are easy to grow and make a wonderful addition to any vegetable garden. Grow alongside tomatoes, cilantro, and garlic for a salsa garden!
By Susan Patterson
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Growing Bell Peppers in Containers for Months of Colorful, Easy Flavor in Small SpacesGrowing bell peppers in containers is easier than you think, and oh so rewarding. Here is how to get rainbow results and crunchy bell harvests even in tiny spaces
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Planting Hot Peppers at Christmas Always Gives Me My Best Harvest – Here’s the Winter Trick That Makes It WorkIt sounds early, but December planting gives chili peppers a longer growing season, leading to bigger, better harvests. Here's how to start them successfully.
By Tyler Schuster
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Complete Guide: How to Overwinter Pepper Plants for Bigger Yields Next YearOverwinter pepper plants for continuing harvests or to set yourself up for success next summer. A little work now will help you get the best results.
By Tyler Schuster
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How To Save Pepper Seeds To Grow In Next Year’s GardenLearn how to save pepper seeds with these easy tips. Seed saving is a fun, sustainable way to have a bountiful harvest of peppers year after year.
By Amy Grant
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The Secret To Growing Jalapeños IndoorsGrowing jalapeños indoors is a fun and yummy idea for all kinds of cooking. Pluck your spicy peppers all year, right at your fingertips.
By Susan Albert
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Common Pepper Plant Problems – Pepper Plant Diseases And PestsPepper plants are easy to grow, but once in a while a problem will arise. Click here for common pepper pests, diseases, and more.
By Caroline Bloomfield
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Peppers That Aren’t Hot: Growing Different Types Of Sweet PeppersHot peppers are popular with their varied colors, shapes and heat indexes. But let's not forget about the various types of sweet peppers. For those folks who prefer peppers that aren't hot, click this article to find out about the different kinds of sweet peppers.
By Amy Grant
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Dragon’s Breath Peppers: Learn About Dragon’s Breath Pepper Plants
Dragon's Breath pepper plants are one of the hottest available. They’ve even beat out Carolina reaper peppers. Learn more about them here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Can You Eat An Ornamental Pepper?Learn about pretty ornamental peppers and varieties that you can try, indoors and out.
By Laura Miller
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What Are Dolmalik Peppers: Dolmalik Pepper Uses And CareMove over stuffed sweet bell peppers, it?s time to spice things up. Try stuffing Dolmalik Biber peppers instead. What are Dolmalik peppers? Click here to find out about growing Dolmalik peppers, their uses and other Dolmalik chili pepper info.
By Amy Grant
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Habanero Plant - How To Grow Habanero PepperGardeners with a taste for spicy food should try to grow one of the hottest peppers, the habanero. Growing habanero peppers is not difficult, nor is their care. Read this article to get growing tips for habanero peppers.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Worms On Peppers: What Is Eating My Peppers?When it comes to pepper plants, there are many different pepper pests. If you are having trouble with your pepper plants, this article might help with which pepper pests you are dealing with and the appropriate treatment.
By Liz Baessler
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Pepper Herbicide Damage: Can Peppers Be Damaged By HerbicidesHerbicides are potent weed killers, so if a chemical poisons a weed, there is a good chance it will damage other plants too. Pepper herbicide injury is especially possible if you apply these chemicals in your garden. Learn more in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Southern Blight Of Pepper Plants – Managing Peppers With Southern BlightPepper southern blight is a serious and destructive fungal infection that attacks pepper plants at the base. Getting rid of the fungus is nearly impossible, so prevention is key, along with using management measures if the infection strikes your garden. Learn more here.
By Mary Ellen Ellis

