Bell peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, along with tomatoes and potatoes, and are native to Central and South America. Of all the pepper varieties, bell peppers are among the ...

Bell peppers are popular crops to grow at home and have many potential uses, from being chopped and eaten raw in salads to being cooked in a plethora of dishes. As one plant can produce between five ...

The weather took a wintry turn, but the calendar says it’s spring and that means gardening time has returned. You may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer ...

Peppers (Capsicum annuum) are easily one of the most popular veggies to grow at home — and while they can do well both indoors and outdoors (USDA Zones: 4-11), growing them indoors is often better.

Question: We use a lot of green bell peppers. Should I plant them in containers or in the ground? Answer: Pick any sunny spot to grow peppers in-ground or in containers. When grown in containers, make ...

No garden space? These seven foods grow surprisingly well in containers.

A pepper must have been fully ripe for the seeds to be viable. That is it should have been red, bright yellow or orange. If it was green, the seeds were immature and will not viable. (The ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! This first week of June finds us pretty dry and in need of rain. Luckily, temperatures have been mild but we definitely could use some precipitation.

I kindly propose you consider the sweet end of the pepper family, in which flavor and body take precedence over burn. Amanda Blum is a freelancer who writes about smart home technology, gardening, and ...