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 ...

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 ...

From mild and flavorful to eye-watering spice bombs, this article walks you through the full heat spectrum — so you can ...

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 ...

Ever wish you could have a garden, even if you only have a balcony or a tiny patio? Container gardening makes it possible to ...

Whether sweet, mild or hot, peppers bring flavor to many dishes. For me, the hotter the better. If I am not sweating, the pepper is not fiery enough. Peppers are easy to grow in the garden or a patio ...

If you're short on space or don't have time for a traditional garden, why not consider growing edible crops in containers. Just about any vegetable, herb, and many fruits can be grown in containers.

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 ...

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 ...

This story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...

Peppers (Capsicum annuum) make a popular addition to home gardens due to being easy to grow and offering a wide variety of sweet and spicy peppers for your garden. Sweet peppers add crunch and mild ...

Sweet, mild or hot? Plant your peppers now. Question: I have seen many pepper plants for sale in nurseries and big box stores since March. Is it too late to add a few pepper plants to my garden? Or ...