We’ve all been there, we go out of town for a couple of days thinking that our garden will be fine only to return and find that everything has shriveled up. So what happened? Well, our plants probably went too long without getting water. Mature peppers can last up to a week without water but…
When pepper plants start to drop their flowers before setting fruit, it can be a bit alarming. And it can be difficult to figure out why your peppers are dropping their flowers in the first place. But, I’m here to tell you why. The most common reasons that peppers drop their flowers are because of…
Growing bell peppers can be a real test of patience for even the seasoned gardener. Sometimes it feels like we wait all season for the fruits to appear. Understandably, it’s quite discouraging when our plants only produce small bell peppers. So, how can we fix this? The best way to get big bell peppers is…
When the peak of the summer season rolls around, it can be hard to stay on top of all the garden chores. As a result, our beloved pepper plants struggle with things like weed competition, disease, and heat stress. But luckily, mulching your peppers can help to prevent all of these things. So what exactly should…
I’m sure by now, most of us have heard about the wonders of burying your tomato stems deeply in the ground. But, if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably been curious if all that talk is true. Well, let me set the record straight for you. Yes, tomato stems can and should be planted deeply…
Transplanting anything into the garden after being started inside can be a bit nerve-racking for even the most seasoned gardener. Every plant needs something a little different to get acclimated and thrive outside and peppers are no exception to that. And, when it comes to transplanting anything in the nightshade family, you’re probably wondering if…