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 ...

Peppers (Capsicum annuum) are easily one of the most popular veggies to grow at home — and while they can do well both indoors and outdoors (USDA Zones: 4-11), growing them indoors is often better.

In casseroles, as a vegetable stir-fry, or baked with cheese—bell peppers can enhance almost any dish. However, when ...

Peppers are a staple in many Ohio vegetable gardens, perhaps because of the variety of shapes, sizes,colors, tastes and level of hotness available to gardeners! Peppers have increased in culinary ...

Ideally, peppers should be grown in well-drained soils that contain a high level of organic matter, but they can also thrive in moderately fertile soil. Soils low in organic matter can be amended by ...

Very hot: Chiltepin (Birds-eye), Thai, Habanero, Scotch Bonnet. Sweet bell peppers are commonly planted in the home garden. They are blocky in shape, with three or four lobes on the bottom of the ...

There are two kinds of gardeners. First we have the laissez-faire growers who prize plants that thrive when ignored. These are succulent people, well-adjusted and simple. Then there are the gardeners ...

Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! This first week of June finds us pretty dry and in need of rain. Luckily, temperatures have been mild but we definitely could use some precipitation.

How do you choose which bell pepper color to pick up at the grocery store? Not only do the different shades have varying sweetness, but nutritional levels, too.

A man holding pot with red hot chili pepper by sunny window - DimaBerlin/Shutterstock Peppers (Capsicum annuum) are easily one of the most popular veggies to grow at home — and while they can do well ...