Bell peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, along with tomatoes and potatoes, and are native to Central and South America. Of all the pepper varieties, bell peppers are among the ...

The serrano pepper is a very popular chili in Mexican cuisine, second only to jalapenos. It offers a little more spice than the jalapeno, measuring 10,000 to 25,000 Scoville heat units, without being ...

From cool bell peppers to spicy jalapeños, peppers are a delight to grow and have a wide range of culinary uses. Peppers require a lot of sunshine and warm temperatures in order to thrive, but that ...

For best results, individual pepper plants should be kept in pots or grow bags that are at least 12 inches in diameter, although larger pots are even better. Ensure the growing containers have plenty ...

Question: We use a lot of green bell peppers. Should I plant them in containers or in the ground? Answer: Pick any sunny spot to grow peppers in-ground or in containers. When grown in containers, make ...

The easiest way to grow cayenne peppers is to start them from seed indoors about six to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your area, says Lindsey Chastain, gardener and founder of Waddle and ...

03:00, Mon, Jun 23, 2025 Updated: 08:09, Mon, Oct 13, 2025 Peppers will be 'easy' to grow and turn out 'delicious' if you use one thing to grow them. Joe’s Garden shared a tip for growing peppers at ...

Ideally, peppers should be grown in well-drained soils that contain a high level of organic matter, but they can also thrive in moderately fertile soil. Soils low in organic matter can be amended by ...

Whether you’re serious about hot peppers or just enjoy a little “heat” with your food, growing hot peppers in your vegetable garden is fun and rewarding. Peppers are a warm-weather crop, so the best ...

WELCOME TO TODAY’S GROW AT GREEN. WE ARE AT SANBORN MILLS FARM HERE IN LOUDON. I’M JOINED BY SEAN O’BRIEN FROM UNH COOPERATIVE EXTENSION. SEAN, IT IS PEPPER SEASON HERE IN NEW ENGLAND IN THE HOT ...