Ready to start harvesting your very own red, green, and yellow beauties? Keep scrolling to learn the when and where of planting these hydrating, vitamin C-rich fruits, and the steps you need to set ...

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 ...

Growing peppers in your garden is rather easy, says Contra Costa Master Gardener Bonnie Dwyer, but you have to remember that the peppers can be both temperamental and finicky. The dividends, however, ...

There are two kinds of gardeners. First we have the laissez-faire growers who prize plants that thrive when ignored. These are succulent people, well-adjusted and simple. Then there are the gardeners ...

See the planting technique I use to make my pepper plants produce an abundance of fruits. Simple, effective, and perfect for ...

Ornamental peppers, a stunning plant with both decorative and edible qualities, showcase vibrant fruits and foliage in a variety of colors and shapes. These peppers flourish quickly and require little ...

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 ...

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 ...

NORTH TEXAS (CBSNewsTexas.com) – When giving advice to future gardeners in North Texas, I first give them the three-growing-seasons overview. There is an advantage to a 255-day growing season even if ...

Overwinter your pepper plants for an early harvest next season. Depending on your region, you can grow them as houseplants or store dormant plants in a cool garage.

Question: Every year I try and grow peppers, both sweet and hot. And most years, I hardly get any. Is our climate too cool? We often have evenings that drop into the 50s at our house. Do you have any ...