A natural, yet effective way to keep pests out of your garden is to use hot peppers. Capsaicin, the same chemical in peppers that give it that heat, is an irritant to mammals and some insects. Now, I will add that hot pepper spray is considered adeterrentto insects and mammals, rather...
Pepper plants are a garden standard that are often recommended to beginning gardeners. That’s because they’re generally easy to grow and don’t suffer from too many problems with pests or disease. However, even the healthiest plants in the most carefully tended garden will occasionally deal wi...
Now that your chile plants are in the garden, keep them watered, fertilized, protected from the wind, and getting lots of sunshine. Keep a lookout for pests. The major pests we've encountered are aphids, and they can build up rapidly. Using organic insecticidal soap not only controls aphids...
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...
Spray once a week with: Mix 1 Tbsp per gallon Fungicide to kill the broad mites Once flowering starts add this to your above mixture on that same once a week schedule: 1 Tbsp per gallon:Cedarcide(Kills the Pepper Weevil eggs that they lay inside of the flower. If there is any fruit ...