QUESTION: Do pepper plants need support? I'm not sure if I should stake mine like I do with tomatoes, or if they're fine on their own. What do you think? - Amanda W JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT GARDENING CHANNEL REPLIES: It depends upon the variety of pepper you’re growing. If … [Read more...]
How often should I water my pepper plants?
QUESTION: How often should I water my pepper plants? I barely had any peppers last year, so I'd like to do better this year. I wonder if I was under or over watering and that was part of my problem. What are your recommendations? - Yvonne I JENNIFER POINDEXTER AT GARDENING … [Read more...]
How to Grow Chiltepin Peppers, Explained in Detail
By Jennifer Poindexter Would you like to grow a classic around your garden? If so, the chiltepin pepper could be right for you. When we think of hot peppers, this variety rarely comes to mind. Yet, this is what most consider “the original” hot pepper. These peppers look … [Read more...]
20 Companion Plants for Peppers
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...]
15 Tips for Growing Peppers Faster
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy growing your own peppers? Would you like a few tips to speed up the process from planting to harvest? If so, you’re in the right place. Though it’s true that nature must take its course many times when gardening, there are also some … [Read more...]