Peppers come in many diverse forms that will be a treat to your vegetable garden — from sweet pepper varieties, to bell pepper plants, to jalapeños, chili peppers and habaneros. As vegetables that prefer a warm weather growing season, peppers are a perfect spring and summer crop. Formally...
Peppers are a great vegetable to grow, whether you grow sweet peppers in the garden orgrow hot peppers in containerson your patio or balcony. And, peppers are easy to grow, which is a bonus. Here are some tips for starting pepper plants from seed. How to Grow Peppers from Seed You are...
It really doesn’t matter what container you use, so long as it has adequate drainage holes at the base to allow excess water to freely drain away. Spacing is important when planting potatoes in containers Almost as important is what type of potato you grow in your container. First and ...
Peppers are a fun and relatively ‘hands-off’ crop to grow. There are many types you can choose from with fruits that range from sweet to super hot. When growing peppers in raised beds, in-ground gardens, and containers, it’s important to have the right pepper plant spacing. Seedlings ...
Because of their upright, bushy growth habit, pepper plants are well suited for growing in containers—a great option if you have limited garden space. Choose a container that allows ample space for root development and has holes for good drainage. Most plants, with the exception of dwarf vari...
How long do pepper plants live, anyway? Are they annuals, perennials or somewhere in between? Can you grow them indoors in the winter? Let’s take a look at the life of a pepper plant. Note: In the years since I have written this post I have had more experiences with...
How to Prune Pepper Plants Your pepper plants are continuing to grow after transplanting, and you can see more leaves and stems starting to appear. You're one step closer to growing some fresh peppers right from your backyard or garden! Check out our blog on How to Prune Pepper Plants an...
Hot peppers love the sun and grow in temperatures that range from 70 to 90 F (21 to 32 C). They don’t take up a lot of growing space. A half dozen plants should provide a family with peppers all summer long. You can also grow peppers in containers; look for compact varieties. ...
Mulch with loose straw to protect roots from sunburn in summer. Bone meal or other phosphorus fertilizer will improve yield; feed with an organic fertilizer when plants are 5-6” (13-15 cm) high. Grow turnips in full sun or partial shade. Plant turnips in well-drained soil rich in ...
How to Cook and Serve Snow Peas How to Grow Peas How to Harvest and Store Peas Steamed peas and carrotsWhen the peas are ready, the simplest way to enjoy them is with butter, salt, and pepper. Pea, garden pea, and English pea are all the same. The pea is traditionally the first ki...