Keeping Your Bell Peppers Sweet By Avoiding Cross-Pollination
If you're a gardener looking to grow sweet bell peppers, you might have heard the myth that planting hot peppers nearby can make your sweet peppers spicy. Don't worry – …
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Growing Zones for Hot Peppers
Hot peppers (Capsicum spp.) are a fiery addition to any garden. Let’s explore their growing zones, both outdoors and indoors …
Watering, Weeding, and Fertilizing your Hot Pepper Plants
Water
Once your hot peppers are settled in—whether it’s in a container, a raised bed, or open ground—consistency is key when it comes to watering. If you don’t get rain on …
Growing Hot Peppers in Containers
Hot peppers are easy to grow in containers. The key to happy container-grown hot pepper plants is to follow the plant—that is, transplant your pepper plant (gently!) as it grows. …
Planting Hot Peppers in the Ground or in Raised Beds
Planting
The easiest way to plant hot peppers is to plant seedlings. Many gardeners have success starting their hot peppers from seeds; it depends in part on your gardening …
How to Grow Hot Peppers Indoors
Most of us don't think very much about how to grow hot peppers indoors. After all, peppers are sort of known for their love of sunlight and summer temperatures. But …
