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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Why Are Peppers Damping Off – Managing Damping Off In PeppersIt 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.
By Liz Baessler
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Storing Chili Peppers - How To Dry Hot PeppersThe 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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Causes Peppers To Fall Off The PlantPepper 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.
By Jackie Rhoades
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Browning Pepper Leaves: Why Are Leaves Turning Brown On Pepper PlantsOne 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.
By Amy Grant
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Getting Rid Of Pepper Burn – What Helps Hot Pepper Burn On SkinIf you enjoy growing and consuming chili peppers, then you've likely experienced burn that accompanies them. What helps hot pepper burn? Click here.
By Laura Miller
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Anaheim Pepper Information: Learn About Anaheim Pepper GrowingAnaheim 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.
By Teo Spengler
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How To Protect Pepper Plants From AnimalsBugs 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.
By Laura Miller
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Italian Sweet Pepper Care: Tips For Growing Italian Sweet PeppersThe 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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pepper Black Spot – Why Are There Spots On My PeppersA 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.
By Amy Grant
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Pepper Leaves Turning White: Treating Peppers With Powdery MildewPepper 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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Chili Pepper Companion Planting – What To Grow With Hot Pepper PlantsHot 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.
By Liz Baessler
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Jalapeno Companion Plants – What Can I Plant With Jalapeno PeppersSome 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.
By Liz Baessler
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Jalapeño Skin Cracking: What Is Corking On Jalapeño PeppersSome 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.
By Amy Grant
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Pepper Plant Blight: Information For Controlling Phytophthora On PeppersKnowing 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.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Paprika Pepper Info: Can You Grow Paprika Peppers In The GardenFamiliar 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.
By Amy Grant
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Fixing Thin Wall On Peppers: How To Grow Thick-Walled PeppersAre 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.
By Amy Grant
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Black Pepper Leaves Fall Off: What Causes Blackened Leaves On Pepper PlantsI'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.
By Amy Grant

