Peppers
There are many types of peppers that can be grown in the garden. So many, in fact, that you are certain to find one that suits your particular needs, even if it’s in a container. The care of pepper plants is easy once you know how to handle common pepper plant problems that are likely to crop up. To avoid most pepper plant problems, we have included lots of handy information for growing peppers successfully. Keep reading to learn all about the care of pepper plants and the different types of peppers you can grow.
Peppers
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Mulato Chili Peppers: Learn About Mulato Pepper Uses And Care
Mulato chili peppers are an important ingredient in mole, enchilada and other Mexican sauces. The dark brown to black fruits of mulato peppers can also be enjoyed visually, even if chili peppers are too spicy for your palette. Click here for tips on growing mulato peppers.
By Darcy Larum
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Hot Pepper Plants: Tips On Growing Peppers For Hot Sauce
A dizzying array of hot sauces are available, but did you know that making your own is fairly simple and begins with growing your own peppers for hot sauce. So what are the best peppers for making hot sauce? Read this article to find out.
By Amy Grant
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Curling Leaves On Peppers: What To Do For Pepper Plants With Leaf Curl
Pepper leaf curl is a common symptom in peppers, as it is in tomato plants. So what causes leaves to curl on peppers? Learn more about leaf curl on pepper plants in the following article.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Cherry Pepper Facts – Learn How To Grow Sweet Cherry Peppers
What are sweet cherry peppers? They are lovely red peppers just about cherry size. If you are wondering how to grow sweet cherry peppers, this article will help. We'll give you cherry pepper facts plus tips on growing a cherry pepper plant.
By Teo Spengler
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Causes Of Yellow Leaves On A Pepper Plant
Many home gardeners enjoy growing peppers. But when pepper plant leaves turn yellow, this can leave a gardener scratching their heads. Many things can cause pepper leaves turning yellow. Click here to see what these are.
By Heather Rhoades
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What Is Capsaicin: What Makes Peppers Hot
How can we know ahead if a pepper has the desired amount of kick? Read on to learn what makes peppers hot and how this heat is measured.
By Becca Badgett
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Pepper Growing Problems And Bell Pepper Plant Diseases
Everyone loves a fresh pepper from the garden. However, there are many different pepper diseases that affect pepper plants ruining your crop. Read the following article to learn about common pepper problems.
By Heather Rhoades
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Planting Pequin Pepper Seeds – How To Grow Pequin Peppers
Whether you're looking for a spicy culinary pepper or you just enjoy growing potted hot peppers for their beauty, you can't go wrong with the pequin chili pepper. Read on for more.
By Laura Miller
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Peppery Leaf Spot: How To Treat Bacterial Leaf Spot On Peppers
Bacterial leaf spot on peppers is a devastating disease. There is no cure once the disease takes hold, but there are several things you can do to prevent it. Read here to learn about treating pepper leaf spots.
By Jackie Carroll
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Cayenne Pepper In The Garden - Tips For Growing Cayenne Peppers
Want to add a little spice to your life? Try growing cayenne peppers. You can learn how to grow and care for cayenne pepper plants in the article that follows. Click here for more information.
By Amy Grant
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Caring For Banana Pepper Plants: Tips On How To Grow A Banana Pepper
Growing banana peppers in your garden is easy and there are many types of banana pepper. You can find out how to grow and care for different types of banana pepper in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Discolored Pepper Stems: What Causes Black Joints On Pepper Plants
Many people have issues on occasion with discolored pepper stems or with pepper plants turning black. If this is true of you, read this article to find out why pepper plants have black streaks on stems.
By Susan Patterson
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Ornamental Pepper Care: How To Grow Ornamental Pepper Plants
Ornamental pepper care is easy. Bushy, glossy green foliage and colorful fruit that stand in upright clusters at the end of the stems combine to create an outstanding ornamental plant. Learn about growing these plants here.
By Jackie Carroll
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Pepper Fertilizer: How And When To Fertilize Peppers
Peppers are popular in the vegetable garden. Hot peppers and sweet peppers alike are versatile and store well. They’re great additions to any garden. To get the most out of your plants, choose the right pepper fertilizer and fertilizing program. This article can help.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Little Pepper Inside Pepper - Reasons For Pepper Growing In A Pepper
Have you ever cut into a bell pepper and found a little pepper inside the larger pepper? This is a fairly common occurrence, but you may be wondering "why is there a small pepper in my bell pepper?" This article will explain the reason.
By Amy Grant
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Pepper Plant Leaf Drop: Reasons For Pepper Plant Leaves Falling Off
If you see leaves dropping from pepper plants, you should act quickly to prevent serious damage and to save your crop. Click here for additional information on pepper plant leaf drop and the many possible reasons for falling pepper leaves.
By Teo Spengler
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Differences Between Peppers – How To Identify Pepper Plants
While some gardeners wait patiently until fruit appears later in the season, others may be eager to identify and distinguish between the types of peppers that they have planted much sooner, especially if passing them along to others. Learn some basic pepper ID here.
By Tonya Barnett