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.
Peppers
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Italian Sweet Pepper Care: Tips For Growing Italian Sweet Peppers
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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Inverted Pepper Plants: Learn About Growing Peppers Upside Down
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.
By Amy Grant
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Pepper Black Spot – Why Are There Spots On My Peppers
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.
By Amy Grant
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Pepper Leaves Turning White: Treating Peppers With Powdery Mildew
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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Chili Pepper Companion Planting – What To Grow With Hot Pepper Plants
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.
By Liz Baessler
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Jalapeno Companion Plants – What Can I Plant With Jalapeno Peppers
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.
By Liz Baessler
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Jalapeño Skin Cracking: What Is Corking On Jalapeño Peppers
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.
By Amy Grant
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Pepper Plant Blight: Information For Controlling Phytophthora On Peppers
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.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Fixing Thin Wall On Peppers: How To Grow Thick-Walled Peppers
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.
By Amy Grant
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Harvesting Pepper Seeds: Information About Saving Seeds From Peppers
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.
By Amy Grant
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Black Pepper Leaves Fall Off: What Causes Blackened Leaves On Pepper Plants
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.
By Amy Grant
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Hungarian Tomato Pepper Plant Information
If you love peppers as much as most people do, then you've got to try your hand at growing a Hungarian tomato pepper. This heirloom pepper offers great taste and interesting tomato-looking fruits.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Learn About Joe's Round Pepper Plants
There's nothing like adding a little pep in your step and hot peppers can do just that. Heirloom varieties are even better and packed with lots of intense flavor. An interesting type, whether you eat them or not, is the Joe's Round pepper.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Learn About The History Of Fish Peppers
You may not have heard of a fish pepper but I guarantee you, you will like it. This historical pepper will amaze with its color palette, whimsically mottled leaves and daring flavor. The fish pepper history starts in the Caribbean but also has a rich tradition here in the United States.
By Bonnie Grant
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Learn About Chinese Five Color Peppers
Chinese 5-color pepper plants are not only gorgeous but produce brilliantly colored, edible fruit. These heirloom hot peppers are fairly easy to grow and under the right conditions produce enough peppers to spice up a year’s worth of dishes.
By Amy Grant
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History Of Tabasco Pepper Plants
By Bonnie Grant
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History Of Jimmy Nardello Italian Peppers
By Darcy Larum