Information About 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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Can You Eat An Ornamental Pepper?

By Laura Miller

Learn about pretty ornamental peppers and varieties that you can try, indoors and out.

How To Protect Pepper Plants From Animals

By Laura Miller

Bugs and worms aren’t the only creatures who can devastate your pepper crop. If they’re hungry, you may see bigger critters enjoying your garden peppers. Learn how to protect your peppers from hungry animals.

Ornamental Pepper Plant Care: How To Take Care Of Pepper Plants Indoors

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Growing peppers indoors is not common, but it can be done. Click here to learn tips and all about how to grow ornamental peppers indoors.

Tabasco Pepper Plant Info – Planting Tabasco Chili Pepper Seeds

By Laura Miller

Believe it or not, there is such a thing as a Tabasco pepper plant. Here's what you need to know to grow these peppers for your own hot pepper sauce.

What Is Capsaicin: What Makes Peppers Hot

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

How can we know ahead if a pepper has the desired amount of kick? Read on to learn what makes peppers hot and how this heat is measured.

Planting Pequin Pepper Seeds – How To Grow Pequin Peppers

By Laura Miller

Whether you're looking for a spicy culinary pepper or you just enjoy growing potted hot peppers for their beauty, you can't go wrong with the pequin chili pepper. Read on for more.

Can You Grow Store Bought Pepper Seeds: Tips For Planting Store Bought Peppers

By Laura Miller

When you cut open a store-bought pepper and see all those seeds inside, it's easy to wonder “Can I plant these?”

Getting Rid Of Pepper Burn – What Helps Hot Pepper Burn On Skin

By Laura Miller

If you enjoy growing and consuming chili peppers, then you've likely experienced burn that accompanies them. What helps hot pepper burn? Click here.

Thai Pepper Plant Info – How To Grow A Thai Peppers

By Amy Grant

If you like five-star, spicy Thai foods, you can thank Thai chili peppers for providing the heat. Click here for information on growing them in your garden.

Serrano Pepper Plant Info – How To Grow Serrano Peppers At Home

By Laura Miller

Is your palate hungry for something a little spicier than a jalapeno pepper, but not as mind- altering as the habanero? You might want to try the serrano pepper. Growing these medium-hot chili peppers isn't hard. This article will help get you started.

Scotch Bonnet Facts And Growing Info: How To Grow Scotch Bonnet Peppers

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Don’t let the cute name of Scotch Bonnet pepper plants fool you. This little chili pepper isn’t for the faint of heart! Learn about these hot peppers here.

World’s Hottest Peppers: How To Grow Carolina Reaper Plants

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

You may know the Carolina Reaper hot pepper as the hottest pepper in the world. If you’d like to try growing this hot little pepper, click here.

Differences Between Peppers – How To Identify Pepper Plants

By Tonya Barnett, (Author of FRESHCUTKY)

While some gardeners wait patiently until fruit appears later in the season, others may be eager to identify and distinguish between the types of peppers that they have planted much sooner, especially if passing them along to others. Learn some basic pepper ID here.

Uses For Chiltepin Peppers: How To Grow Chiltepin Chili Peppers

By Amy Grant

Chiltepin pepper plants are native to the United States and are actually the only wild pepper. Learn about these pepper plants here.

Dragon’s Breath Peppers: Learn About Dragon’s Breath Pepper Plants

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Dragon's Breath pepper plants are one of the hottest available. They’ve even beat out Carolina reaper peppers. Learn more about them here.

Growing Peppers From Cuttings: How To Clone A Pepper Plant

By Laura Miller

Gardeners often think of peppers as annual plants which need to be started from seeds each spring. In truth, peppers are perennials. There is a way to regrow that wonderful mislabeled pepper for next year. All you need is a pepper plant cutting. Learn more here.

Hot Pepper Seedling Care – Growing Hot Peppers From Seed

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

If you live in a warm climate, you can plant hot pepper seeds directly in the garden. Most people, however, need to start hot pepper seeds indoors. You can learn how to grow hot pepper seeds in this article Click here for additional information.

Pepper As A Houseplant – Learn How To Grow Indoor Peppers

By Amy Grant

It is possible to grow peppers as a houseplant, normally ornamental types. If you want indoor pepper plants for the purpose of eating, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that growing peppers indoors is a success. Click this article to learn more.

Harvesting Hot Peppers: Tips For Picking Peppers That Are Hot

By Amy Grant

So you have a lovely crop of hot peppers thriving in the garden, but when do you pick them? There are several things to consider before you begin harvesting hot peppers. The following article discusses options for harvest and storage of hot peppers.

Pepper Plant Insects: What’s Eating Hot Pepper Plants

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Hot peppers are and effective deterrent to many pests, but what plagues these spicy plants? The biggest culprits are a handful of insects and their larvae but these can easily be dealt with by vigilance and organic methods of control. Learn more in this article.

Hot Pepper Problems – Common Hot Pepper Plant Pests And Diseases

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Different varieties of chili peppers grow well in both containers and beds. A few hot pepper problems may damage your plants, though. Know what to look out for and what diseases and pests could ruin your harvest so you can prevent or treat as needed. Learn more here.

Indoor Pepper Care: Growing Hot Pepper Plants Inside

By Becca Badgett, Co-author of How to Grow an EMERGENCY Garden

Are you looking for an unusual houseplant for your country décor? Maybe something for the kitchen, or even a pretty plant to include with an indoor herb garden tray? Consider growing hot peppers indoors as houseplants. Learn more about indoor pepper growing here.

Szechuan Pepper Info – Learn How To Grow Szechuan Peppers

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Are you interested in raising your own Szechuan pepper? Growing this sturdy plant isn’t difficult for gardeners in USDA plant hardiness zones 6 through 9. Click on the following article and learn how to grow Szechuan peppers in your landscape.

Takanotsume Pepper Info: How To Grow Hawk Claw Chili Peppers

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Hawk claw chili peppers, known as Takanotsume chili peppers in Japan, are claw-shaped, intensely hot, bright red peppers. Looking for more Takanotsume pepper information? Click here and we’ll provide information about growing hawk claw chili peppers in your garden.

Why Are My Peppers Bitter – How To Sweeten Peppers In The Garden

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

There are few things more jarring than a bitter bell pepper in a favorite dish. What causes bitter peppers? The reasons may be cultural, varietal or simply the result of an impatient gardener. Click this article to learn why peppers in the garden taste bitter.

Cherry Pepper Facts – Learn How To Grow Sweet Cherry Peppers

By Teo Spengler

What are sweet cherry peppers? They are lovely red peppers just about cherry size. If you are wondering how to grow sweet cherry peppers, this article will help. We'll give you cherry pepper facts plus tips on growing a cherry pepper plant.

What Is A Pasilla Pepper – Learn About Growing Pasilla Peppers

By Liz Baessler

The pasilla pepper is a mainstay of Mexican cuisine. Popular both fresh and dried, pasilla peppers are very versatile and handy to have in your garden. Learn more pasilla bajio information in this article, including how to grow, harvest and use them in the kitchen.

What Are Dolmalik Peppers: Dolmalik Pepper Uses And Care

By Amy Grant

Move 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.

Mulato Chili Peppers: Learn About Mulato Pepper Uses And Care

By Darcy Larum, Landscape Designer

Mulato chili peppers are an important ingredient in mole, enchilada and other Mexican sauces. The dark brown to black fruits of mulato peppers can also be enjoyed visually, even if chili peppers are too spicy for your palette. Click here for tips on growing mulato peppers.

Anaheim Pepper Information: Learn About Anaheim Pepper Growing

By Teo Spengler

Anaheim may make you think of Disneyland, but it?s equally famous as a popular variety of chili pepper. Anaheim pepper is a perennial that is easy to grow and spicy to eat. If you are considering Amaheim pepper growing, this article will help get you started.

Italian Peppers For Frying: Tips For Growing Italian Frying Peppers

By Amy Grant

If you?re lucky enough to have eaten Italian frying peppers, you no doubt want to grow your own. Those who have never consumed this delight are wondering, ?What are Italian frying peppers?? Click here to find out about Italian peppers for frying.

What Is An Aji Panca Pepper – How To Grow Aji Panca Chilis

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Aji peppers are native to the Caribbean, where they were probably grown by the Arawak people many centuries ago. Aji panca is a popular pepper - the second most common of many Peruvian aji peppers. Click here to learn about growing aji panca peppers in your garden.

Italian Sweet Pepper Care: Tips For Growing Italian Sweet Peppers

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

The benign flavors of Italian sweet peppers translate seamlessly into a wide variety of dishes and are delicious eaten raw. Plus, their bright colors enhance the senses and create a beautiful plate. Learn more about growing Italian sweet peppers in this article.

What Is A Cubanelle Pepper – Tips For Growing Cubanelles In The Garden

By Liz Baessler

The cubanelle pepper is a tasty sweet pepper named for the island of Cuba. It is popular in European and Latin American cuisine but is gaining popularity among cooks around the world for its bright color and fast cooking time. Learn more about cubanelle peppers here.

What Are Poblano Peppers – How To Grow A Poblano Pepper Plant

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Poblanos are mild chili peppers with just enough zing to make them interesting, but considerably less than the more familiar jalapenos. Growing poblano peppers is easy and poblano uses are nearly unlimited. Learn the basics of growing poblano peppers here.

Peppers That Aren’t Hot: Growing Different Types Of Sweet Peppers

By Amy Grant

Hot 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.

Why Are Peppers Damping Off – Managing Damping Off In Peppers

By Liz Baessler

It can be heartbreaking when your tiny pepper seedlings don't make it past their early stages, flopping over and withering away. This problem is called damping off, and it's a real problem with vegetable seedlings. Learn how to prevent pepper damping off here.

Inverted Pepper Plants: Learn About Growing Peppers Upside Down

By Amy Grant

It seems to me that an upside down tomato is the same idea as an inverted pepper plant. With the thought of growing peppers upside down, I did a little research on how to grow peppers vertically. Click here to find out if and how you can grow peppers upside down.

Pepper Black Spot – Why Are There Spots On My Peppers

By Amy Grant

A common malady in the garden is black spots on peppers. If the black spots are only on the peppers, the cause is usually environmental, but if the entire pepper plant is dotted with spots, it may have pepper black spot or other disease. Learn more in this article.

Pepper Herbicide Damage: Can Peppers Be Damaged By Herbicides

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Herbicides 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.

Southern Blight Of Pepper Plants – Managing Peppers With Southern Blight

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Pepper 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.

Pepper Mosaic Virus: Learn About Mosaic Virus On Pepper Plants

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Mosaic is a viral disease that affects quality and reduces yield in a wide variety of plants, including sweet and hot peppers. Once infection occurs, there are no cures. Even fungicides are of no use against pepper mosaic virus. Learn about mosaic virus on pepper plants here.

Pepper Leaves Turning White: Treating Peppers With Powdery Mildew

By Mary H. Dyer, Credentialed Garden Writer

Pepper leaves turning white is an indication of powdery mildew, a common fungal disease that can afflict nearly every kind of plant under the sun. What can you do about that nasty white powder on pepper leaves (or sometimes brownish-yellow)? Find out here.

Browning Pepper Leaves: Why Are Leaves Turning Brown On Pepper Plants

By Amy Grant

One of the more common problems found on peppers is brown pepper plant foliage. Click this article to find out what causes a pepper plant with brown leaves and how to remedy leaves turning brown on pepper plants.

Pepper Plant Leaf Drop: Reasons For Pepper Plant Leaves Falling Off

By Teo Spengler

If you see leaves dropping from pepper plants, you should act quickly to prevent serious damage and to save your crop. Click here for additional information on pepper plant leaf drop and the many possible reasons for falling pepper leaves.

Chili Pepper Companion Planting – What To Grow With Hot Pepper Plants

By Liz Baessler

Hot peppers are a popular and easy to grow variety of vegetable that can really benefit from having certain other plants nearby. Learn more about chili pepper companions and what to grow with hot pepper plants in this article.

Jalapeno Companion Plants – What Can I Plant With Jalapeno Peppers

By Liz Baessler

Some plants deter bugs that prey on their neighbors, while some attract predators that eat those bugs. Some plants improve the flavor of other plants when planted next to each other. Learn more about companion planting with jalapeno peppers here.

Pepper Plant Companions – What Are Good Companions For Peppers

By Amy Grant

Growing peppers? You'll be glad to know that there are many pepper plant companions that can benefit your peppers. Find out about pepper companion planting and plants that like to grow with peppers in this article. Click here.

Why Are My Banana Peppers Turning Brown: Fixing Brown Banana Pepper Plants

By Amy Grant

You are waiting to harvest the first sweet pepper but suddenly notice brown banana pepper plants or fruit. Why are my banana peppers turning brown, you wonder. Is there anything that can be done about brown banana pepper plants? Learn more here.

Pimento Sweet Peppers: Tips For Growing Pimento Peppers

By Amy Grant

If you love peppers, pimento pepper plants make a tasty, as well as ornamental, addition to the garden. So how to grow pimento pepper plants? This article will help you get started with pimento pepper growing and care.

Hot Pepper Plants: Tips On Growing Peppers For Hot Sauce

By Amy Grant

A dizzying array of hot sauces are available, but did you know that making your own is fairly simple and begins with growing your own peppers for hot sauce. So what are the best peppers for making hot sauce? Read this article to find out.

Are Bell Pepper Lobes An Indicator Of Pepper Plant Gender And Seed Production?

By Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden

You've likely seen or heard the claim floating around social media that one can tell the gender of a pepper, or which has more seeds, by the number of lobes or bumps, along the bottom of the fruit. Find out if it's true in this article.

Paprika Pepper Info: Can You Grow Paprika Peppers In The Garden

By Amy Grant

Familiar in many foods from the famous Hungarian goulash to just a dusting atop deviled eggs, have you ever wondered about paprika spice? For instance, where does paprika grow? Can I grow my own paprika peppers? Get answers in this article.

Why A Pepper Plant Won’t Produce Flowers Or Fruit

By Amy Grant

Generally, my plants set a couple of fruit at best, or no fruit at all on the pepper plants. That led me to do a little research on why a pepper plant won?t produce. Find out the reasons and what can be done in this article.

Fixing Thin Wall On Peppers: How To Grow Thick-Walled Peppers

By Amy Grant

Are you growing peppers with limited success? Maybe one of your issues is thin pepper walls. The ability to grow plump, thick-walled peppers takes more than just luck. Why do you have peppers with thin walls? This article will help answer that.

Harvesting Pepper Seeds: Information About Saving Seeds From Peppers

By Amy Grant

Seed saving is a fun, sustainable activity that is both fun and educational to share with children. Some veggie seeds "save" better than others. A good choice for your first attempt is saving seeds from peppers. This article will help.

Little Pepper Inside Pepper – Reasons For Pepper Growing In A Pepper

By Amy Grant

Have you ever cut into a bell pepper and found a little pepper inside the larger pepper? This is a fairly common occurrence, but you may be wondering "why is there a small pepper in my bell pepper?" This article will explain the reason.

Harvesting Peppers: When And How To Pick A Pepper

By Amy Grant

Peppers are extremely fun to grow and there are dizzying arrays to choose from with a variety of colors and flavors. Because of this variety, it is sometimes difficult to know when to begin harvesting the peppers. This article can help.

Hand Pollinating Peppers: How To Hand Pollinate Pepper Plants

By Amy Grant

In years past, I was never able to get any fruit set on pepper plants. Maybe I should have tried hand pollinating my peppers. Read this article for information on how to hand pollinate a pepper plant should fruit set be an issue for you.

Black Pepper Leaves Fall Off: What Causes Blackened Leaves On Pepper Plants

By Amy Grant

I've never had much luck growing pepper plants, in part because of our short growing season and lack of sun. The pepper leaves end up turning black and dropping. So what causes black colored pepper plant leaves and how to avoid them? Find out here.

Jalapeño Skin Cracking: What Is Corking On Jalapeño Peppers

By Amy Grant

Some minor jalapeno skin cracking is a common sight on these peppers and is called jalapeno corking. What exactly is corking on jalapeno peppers and does it affect the quality? You can find out these answers in this article.

Pepper Plant Blight: Information For Controlling Phytophthora On Peppers

By Kristi Waterworth

Knowing the signs of phytophthora pepper blight will help you head off disaster if this fungus appears in your garden. This article will help with how to prevent phytophthora symptoms on pepper plants.

Pepper Wilt On Plants – What Causes Wilting Peppers

By Kristi Waterworth

When pepper plants wilt, you should pay attention. This article will explain the tough-to-eradicate diseases that may be affecting your pepper plants.

Curling Leaves On Peppers: What To Do For Pepper Plants With Leaf Curl

By Kristi Waterworth

Pepper leaf curl is a common symptom in peppers, as it is in tomato plants. So what causes leaves to curl on peppers? Learn more about leaf curl on pepper plants in the following article.

Cayenne Pepper In The Garden – Tips For Growing Cayenne Peppers

By Amy Grant

Want to add a little spice to your life? Try growing cayenne peppers. You can learn how to grow and care for cayenne pepper plants in the article that follows. Click here for more information.

Jalapeno Peppers Too Mild: Reasons For No Heat In Jalapenos

By Amy Grant

Jalapenos too mild? You're not alone. Some people grow peppers simply for their ornamental qualities, and then there are the rest of us. Find out why jalapenos not getting hot in this article so you can get more spice.

Care Of Ghost Chili Peppers: How To Grow Ghost Pepper Plants

By Amy Grant

Some like it hot; some like it hotter. Chili pepper growers that enjoy a bit of heat will certainly get what they ask for when growing ghost peppers. Read here to learn more about these HOT pepper plants.

Chili Peppers Not Hot – How To Get Hot Chili Peppers

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Chili peppers are synonymous with mouth burning sensory heat. It is hard to imagine chilies not getting hot unless you are a culinary professional. Read here to learn why your chili peppers may be too mild.

Peppery Leaf Spot: How To Treat Bacterial Leaf Spot On Peppers

By Jackie Carroll

Bacterial leaf spot on peppers is a devastating disease. There is no cure once the disease takes hold, but there are several things you can do to prevent it. Read here to learn about treating pepper leaf spots.

Discolored Pepper Stems: What Causes Black Joints On Pepper Plants

By Susan Patterson, Master Gardener

Many people have issues on occasion with discolored pepper stems or with pepper plants turning black. If this is true of you, read this article to find out why pepper plants have black streaks on stems.

Ornamental Pepper Care: How To Grow Ornamental Pepper Plants

By Jackie Carroll

Ornamental pepper care is easy. Bushy, glossy green foliage and colorful fruit that stand in upright clusters at the end of the stems combine to create an outstanding ornamental plant. Learn about growing these plants here.

Caring For Banana Pepper Plants: Tips On How To Grow A Banana Pepper

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Growing banana peppers in your garden is easy and there are many types of banana pepper. You can find out how to grow and care for different types of banana pepper in this article.

Jalapeno Plant Care – How To Grow Jalapeno Peppers

By Susan Patterson, Master Gardener

Jalapenos are the only pepper that is not allowed to fully ripen and change color before being picked. Growing jalapeno peppers is not difficult if you provide plants with proper conditions. Learn more in this article.

Habanero Plant – How To Grow Habanero Pepper

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Gardeners 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.

Storing Chili Peppers – How To Dry Hot Peppers

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

The end-of-season bumper crop is often more than you can use fresh or give away. Drying peppers is a good and easy method of how to store peppers for months. Learn how to store peppers by drying in this article.

Tips To Stop Sunscald On Pepper Plants

By Bonnie L. Grant, Certified Urban Agriculturist

Even the most heat seeking plant can get too much of a good thing. Pepper sunscald is common when the plants are forming fruit in the late summer heat. Find tips for preventing sunscald on pepper fruit here.

Growing Peppers In Planters: How To Grow Pepper Plants In A Container

By Heather Rhoades

Just because you don't have a garden to grow them in does not mean that you can't grow peppers. Growing peppers in planters is easy. The tips in this article can help with how to grow peppers in pots.

Causes Of Yellow Leaves On A Pepper Plant

By Heather Rhoades

Many home gardeners enjoy growing peppers. But when pepper plant leaves turn yellow, this can leave a gardener scratching their heads. Many things can cause pepper leaves turning yellow. Click here to see what these are.

What Causes Peppers To Fall Off The Plant

By Jackie Rhoades

Pepper plants can be finicky. One year it's a bumper crop and the next - Bupkis! One of the main complaints about growing peppers are those baby peppers falling off plants when everything else looks fine. Learn more here.

Bottom Of Pepper Is Rotting: Fixing Blossom End Rot On Peppers

By Heather Rhoades

When a pepper's bottom rots, it can be frustrating to a gardener. When bottom rot occurs, it is typically caused by pepper blossom end rot. Blossom end rot on peppers is fixable though, and this article can help.

Keeping Peppers Over The Winter: How To Winter Peppers

By Heather Rhoades

Many gardeners regard pepper plants as being annuals, but, with a little pepper winter care indoors, you can keep your pepper plants for the winter. Overwintering pepper plants can be a little tricky, but this article may help.

Pepper Blossoms Falling Off The Plant

By Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden

No flowers on pepper plants? This is a common complaint when growing peppers. There are several reasons this happens. Read here to learn why a pepper drops the flower bud or why you have no flowers on pepper plants.

Pepper Growing Problems And Bell Pepper Plant Diseases

By Heather Rhoades

Everyone loves a fresh pepper from the garden. However, there are many different pepper diseases that affect pepper plants ruining your crop. Read the following article to learn about common pepper problems.

Pepper Fertilizer: How And When To Fertilize Peppers

By Mary Ellen Ellis

Peppers are popular in the vegetable garden. Hot peppers and sweet peppers alike are versatile and store well. They’re great additions to any garden. To get the most out of your plants, choose the right pepper fertilizer and fertilizing program. This article can help.

How To Stake Pepper Plants

By Nikki Tilley, Author of The Bulb-o-licious Garden

Although pepper plants are usually considered to be fairly sturdy plants, they have been known to break on occasion from the weight of developing fruit. Read here for the best way to stake peppers.

Worms On Peppers: What Is Eating My Peppers?

By Kathee Mierzejewski

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.

Chili Pepper Care: Growing Chili Pepper Plants In The Garden

By Laura Miller

Growing chili pepper plants is similar to growing bell peppers. This spicy member of the pepper family has gained worldwide popularity for the pungent sensations it infuses into the foods we love to eat. Learn how to grow them in your garden here.

Bell Pepper Info And Planting – How To Start Growing Peppers

By Caroline Bloomfield

Like most gardeners, when you’re planning your vegetable garden, you’ll probably want to include bell peppers. Brush up on some bell pepper info in this article to learn all about growing these vegetables. A little knowledge about pepper plant care will go a long way.

Does Pruning Bell Peppers Help: How to Prune Pepper Plants

By Heather Rhoades

There are many theories and suggestions that float around the world of gardening. One of them is that pruning pepper plants will help to improve the yield on peppers. Get information about pruning pepper plants here.

Common Pepper Plant Problems – Pepper Plant Diseases And Pests

By Caroline Bloomfield

Pepper plants are easy to grow, but once in a while a problem will arise. Click here for common pepper pests, diseases, and more.

How To Grow Red Peppers

By Heather Rhoades

For many gardeners, how to grow red peppers is a mystery. So what does it take to grow a red pepper? How hard is growing red bell peppers? Read this article to find out more about growing red peppers.

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