In casseroles, as a vegetable stir-fry, or baked with cheese—bell peppers can enhance almost any dish. However, when purchased at the supermarket, they sometimes lack flavor. As is often the case, ...

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 ...

Peppers are a wonderful addition to a home garden bed and can even be grown in pots. Here are some key tips to keep in mind ...

Experience the remarkable transformation of a pepper plant in this detailed time-lapse, covering every stage from planting a tiny seed to harvesting ripe fruit over 133 days. Watch as the pepper plant ...

Question: I’m interested in growing some unusual peppers this season that I can’t get as transplants at the nursery. I’ll need to start my own seeds. I know peppers can take longer to grow from seed ...

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 ...

Your grandmother planted marigolds next to her peppers every single year, and she was doing something right — just not for ...

Pepper plants letting you down in the growing season? One simple — and seemingly counterintuitive — trick can rescue your ...

Manage pests the natural way and enhance yields by planting these crops with your pepper plants.

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 ...