from seed to harvestGrowing hot peppers is not difficult. Most hot peppers are easy to grow. In fact, they require less effort than the large sweet bell peppers. By following the basic and simple instructions listed here will insure you have a bountiful crop of your favorite chile peppers....
By following the steps and tips outlined in this guide, you can enjoy wonderful hot peppers straight from your garden or container without making all of the common mistakes. Take the time to start your plants correctly and enjoy the fruits of your labors for months to come. Hot Pepper Plant...
Most sweet peppers mature 60 to 90 days after transplanting in the garden. Hot peppers can take up to 150 days to mature. How hot is it? Heat value is often expressed in Scoville heat units (SHU), ranging from mild (0 to 700) to volcanic (above 800,000!). Most peppers fall in th...
Basil is easy to grow from seed and when you buy seeds instead of transplants you can choose from dozens of types and varieties available through seed catalogs. There are two ways to start basil seeds: indoors in a window or beneath a growlight, or by direct seeding outdoors. Keep reading...
Growing chillies is sometimes associated with growing in the relatively warm climes of South America and Asia however growing peppers can be done successfully in the northern hemisphere. In order to get a decent harvest the plants will need to be started off either indoors or grow under glass. ...
(Capsicum annuum) are also packed with seeds, providing an easy source for future generations of pepper plants after you have harvested them; that is, if you're growing heirloom peppers that come true from seed. Peppers can thrive in warm to hot climates, but if you're getting ...
You can also start seeds for peppers, eggplants, and chiles using the same setup and methods.Starting Tomatoes from Seed Indoors © Steve Masley...Click IMAGE to Enlarge My second garden in California was in the hills above Silicon Valley. We had more summer fog than the valley, but the...
How to Freeze Peppers Starting Seeds Indoors: How and When to Start Seeds Planting Jalapeños need full sun to blossom and set fruit. Choose a sunny place sheltered from the wind. They’re happy up to around 90°F (or 32°C). Soil should be well-draining and rich in organic matter....
You can start to sow seeds for 6-10 weeks before the last frost date indoors or anytime when the nighttime temperature starts to stay around or above 55 F (12 C). If you live in a tropical orsubtropical climate, you can start growing hot peppers from seed anytime except the peak su...
Even though it is still too early for starting most things by seed, it is the right time to plant artichokes, onions, peppers and leeks indoors. Tomatoes? Not until April. Squash? Not until May.Whatever and whenever you start, there are several variables that need to be controlled: light...