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 ...

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 ...

Bell peppers are easy to grow and even easier to cook—you can roast them, pickle them, add them to your favorite dip, or just enjoy them raw as part of a crudités platter. But have you ever cut into a ...

I kindly propose you consider the sweet end of the pepper family, in which flavor and body take precedence over burn. When most people think of growing peppers, they become devilish fiends for heat, ...

With a heavy heart, you've put your garden to bed for the season. The last of your produce is frozen and canned for later, but you're already missing the vibrant green leaves. But while spring may be ...

Growing peppers indoors lets you enjoy fresh, flavourful fruit no matter the season. In this respect, growing peppers in-house offers a significant advantage in that you will be able to control the ...

In the spring of 2023, I planted a mini bell pepper plant and the results have been phenomenally satisfying. I thought this was a gimmick plant sent to me by a seed company, but it is much more than ...