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 ...

The serrano pepper is a very popular chili in Mexican cuisine, second only to jalapenos. It offers a little more spice than the jalapeno, measuring 10,000 to 25,000 Scoville heat units, without being ...

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 ...

Enjoy the delights of sweet and hot peppers by growing them in containers indoors. From cool bell peppers to spicy jalapeños, peppers are a delight to grow and have a wide range of culinary uses.

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 short on space or don't have time for a traditional garden, why not consider growing edible crops in containers. Just about any vegetable, herb, and many fruits can be grown in containers.

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 story is part of a package about growing food in containers. Learn how to grow vegetables, fruits and herbs in a contained space. You don’t need land to be a farmer. With the right kind of sun, ...

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 ...