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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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 ...

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 ...

If you're just starting out as a home gardener, you might not know that some plants have perfect growing companions. This is not only beneficial to each plant, but it can help your entire garden as ...

Q: Does sowing hot and sweet pepper seeds in the same patch affect the heat or sweetness of the peppers? A: Yes... in ensuing generations if you're saving the seed. These two types of peppers can ...

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 ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...