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 ...

Learn how to collect seeds from fresh store-bought bell peppers and grow healthy plants in containers from seed to harvest.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you love bell peppers, you know there’s no comparison between the ones you find at the grocery store ...

Container gardening of vegetables, berries, herbs, shrubs and flowers is becoming popular with apartment dwellers, roof top gardeners, gardeners with limited space in the yard, as well as home ...

This guide explains how to grow bell peppers in containers on a balcony. It covers pot size, soil, sunlight, and watering. The method works well in limited space. Care steps are simple and easy to ...

Now’s the time to plant peppers and okra, and it’s your last chance to plant tomatoes with some expectation that you will produce and ripen a crop before the hot weather shuts down production. For all ...

Question: I have seen many pepper plants for sale in nurseries and big box stores since March. Is it too late to add a few pepper plants to my garden? Or should I consider growing peppers at all?

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether they're stuffed, dipped in ranch, or stir-fried, there's nothing quite like the refreshing crunch ...