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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Pepper Fertilizer: How And When To Fertilize PeppersPeppers 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.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Little Pepper Inside Pepper - Reasons For Pepper Growing In A PepperHave 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.
By Amy Grant
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Pepper Plant Leaf Drop: Reasons For Pepper Plant Leaves Falling OffIf 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.
By Teo Spengler
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Differences Between Peppers – How To Identify Pepper PlantsWhile 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.
By Tonya Barnett
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Growing Peppers In Planters: How To Grow Pepper Plants In A ContainerJust 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.
By Heather Rhoades
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Bottom Of Pepper Is Rotting: Fixing Blossom End Rot On PeppersWhen 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.
By Heather Rhoades
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Tips To Stop Sunscald On Pepper PlantsEven 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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Chili Peppers Not Hot - How To Get Hot Chili PeppersChili 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.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Pepper Plant Companions – What Are Good Companions For PeppersGrowing 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.
By Amy Grant
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Bell Pepper Info And Planting – How To Start Growing PeppersLike 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.
By Ellen Wells
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Pepper Wilt On Plants - What Causes Wilting PeppersWhen pepper plants wilt, you should pay attention. This article will explain the tough-to-eradicate diseases that may be affecting your pepper plants.
By Kristi Waterworth
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How And When To Pick Peppers – For The Freshest Flavor & Longest Shelf LifePeppers 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.
By Amy Grant
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Chili Pepper Care: Growing Chili Pepper Plants In The GardenGrowing 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.
By Laura Miller
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Why A Pepper Plant Won't Produce Flowers Or FruitGenerally, 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.
By Amy Grant
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Pepper Mosaic Virus: Learn About Mosaic Virus On Pepper PlantsMosaic 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.
By Mary H. Dyer
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How To Stake Pepper PlantsAlthough 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.
By Nikki Tilley
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Are Bell Pepper Lobes An Indicator Of Pepper Plant Gender And Seed Production?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.
By Nikki Tilley

