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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

"You can grow just about any vegetable in a container as long as the growing conditions allow. Among the vegetables that lend themselves particularly well to container gardening are tomatoes, peppers, ...

The Carolina Reaper averages around 1.6 million SHUs, but can reach over two million. Of the hottest peppers to grow at home, ...

Several readers have written me over the past month lamenting the fact that they no longer have land to plant a vegetable garden and saying they really miss both working outside and the act of growing ...

Maximize your harvest with these tips. Cayenne pepper is a heat- and drought-tolerant plant in the nightshade family. There are many varieties of this plant, including edible and ornamental types, but ...

"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 ...