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 ...

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Whether sweet, mild or hot, peppers bring flavor to many dishes. For me, the hotter the better. If I am not sweating, the pepper is not fiery enough. Peppers are easy to grow in the garden or a patio ...

From cool bell peppers to spicy jalapeños, peppers are a delight to grow and have a wide range of culinary uses. Peppers require a lot of sunshine and warm temperatures in order to thrive, but that ...

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 ...

Ideally, peppers should be grown in well-drained soils that contain a high level of organic matter, but they can also thrive in moderately fertile soil. Soils low in organic matter can be amended by ...

Peppers are nothing if not diverse. Ohio gardeners can grow sweet peppers, along with varieties that are the hottest of the hot; peppers that are green, red or almost any other color that you can ...