Peppers and chillies add color and flavor, ranging from sweet to fiery hot. Learn about the simple steps to encourage growth and maximize yield in your garden.
When it comes to understanding fertilizer, it can sometimes be difficult to grasp all of the complex nutrients, dilutions, and ratios needed to grow healthy pepper plants. We’re gardeners after all, not chemists. But don’t worry! Let this article be a starting point for understanding the ins and outs of fertilizer. I’ll go over everything…
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…
Growing peppers is famously challenging in our climate. The cooler winters and shorter summers create a constant balancing act between vegetative growth and fruit development. However, if you get the balance right you can easily plan how many pepper plants you’ll need to grow per person In this article, I want to talk about typical…
Are your pepper seeds not germinating, or sprouting erratically? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Peppers are notoriously hard to germinate because of their desire for tropical conditions. Thanks to years of trial and error, we’ve got some tips and tricks to germinate peppers more effectively, and hopefully some answers as to why your pepper seeds…
If you’re growing pepper plants from seed for the first time, you’ve embarked on a long journey. It can take up to 12 weeks of dedicated care and attention until you’ll be able to transplant your seedlings outside. In the meantime, a lot of things can happen to your plants.