Pepper plants

There is nothing more beautiful than a basket full of homegrown bell peppers. I have been growing bell peppers for the last twenty years and have never been disappointed. There are many reasons to love bell peppers. They are really easy to grow, loaded with nutritional value and taste amazing raw and cooked.

If you want to grow peppers in containers, here are our favorite varieties that do well in pots – using large 5 gallon or larger containers is best for growing peppers. Make sure to keep them in a sunny location, and be sure not to overwater them – let the soil dry out a bit between watering. Here are lots of the bes

​Having ​stunted pepper plants is extremely frustrating. It's like your chillies start growing at a snail's pace or even stop altogether. This is a common problem. It's probably why it's the number one question I

Come learn about topping pepper plant seedlings and pinching flowers for more fruit production - including when, why and exactly how to do it.

Did you know that you need to stake & prune pepper plants too? Keep your plants healthy by following these tips. #pepperplants #garden #peppers #vegetablegarden #stake #prune #healthy #light #thisismygarden

Want to grow better peppers or a better garden in general? Learn how companion planting can help you grow a healthier garden with less pests and more harvest. Read all about the best companion plants for peppers- and which herbs, flowers, and vegetables should be kept away from peppers in the vegetable garden.

Did you know that green peppers are immature fruit? Depending on the variety, green bell peppers change to red, yellow, or orange when fully ripe. Here are some tips to grow peppers that fully ripen in colder climates. #growpeppers #vegetablegarden #gardentips

Overwintering peppers is easy! Follow these winter care tips to learn how to keep them alive as houseplants or store them as dormant plants.

Learn the best tips for growing thriving pepper plants! Peppers are great for beginner gardeners and with these expert tips, are easy to grow too.

Want to up your game this year in veggie patch? Grow bell peppers. The extra effort in the garden will be worth the reward at the dinner table. Read more.