By Jennifer Poindexter Are you adding peppers to your home garden? Would you like to get the most bang for your buck in your growing space? Consider companion planting. This type of gardening allows you to plant items next to each other where one (or both) plants receive a … [Read more...]
When do I pick my poblano peppers?
Question: When should I pick my poblano peppers for harvest? I'm growing poblano peppers for the first time, and I'm unsure about the best time to harvest them for optimal flavor and texture. Could you please advise? - Mark N. Gardening Channel Replies: Picking your poblano … [Read more...]
Should I prune my serrano pepper?
Question: Should I prune my serrano pepper? I know you're supposed to prune some vegetable plants, but I haven't grow peppers before. What's your advice? - Whitney G Gardening Channel's Jennifer Poindexter Replies: This depends upon the growth habit of your plants. Check … [Read more...]
How to the Grow Serrano Pepper Plant (Capsicum annuum ‘Serrano’)
by Matt Gibson The serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Serrano') is basically a smaller version of the jalapeno. Clocking in between 5,000 and 23,000 Scoville units, serranos are typically a bit hotter than the jalapeno and are always a wonderful addition to salsas, sauces, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Tabasco Peppers (Capsicum Frutescens)
by Matt Gibson Did you know that you can grow tabasco peppers? Native to the Mexican state of Tabasco, the Tabasco pepper is a household name due to the famous hot sauce made in Avery Island, Louisiana. The compact, … [Read more...]