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 ...

‘Katana F1’ is a Shishito hot pepper. The vigorous plants produce a prolific set of medium-green peppers; with a blunt tip, ...

Question: I’m interested in growing some unusual peppers this season that I can’t get as transplants at the nursery. I’ll need to start my own seeds. I know peppers can take longer to grow from seed ...

If you could perform a stunningly simple act that would give your pepper plants better air circulation, help prevent weeds, and protect them from sun, wind, and storm damage, would you do it? What if ...

With a heavy heart, you've put your garden to bed for the season. The last of your produce is frozen and canned for later, but you're already missing the vibrant green leaves. But while spring may be ...

Growing capsicum in pots offers a rewarding way to cultivate nutritious bell peppers, even in limited spaces. This guide outlines essential steps, from selecting quality seeds and using the right soil ...

Recent research shows how short bouts of flooding and persistent wind affect pepper function, recovery, and yield risk.

Kennedy Kiprono with a friend inspects his capsicum farm in Eldoret. PHOTO: PC NGENO Kennedy Kiprono started growing a variety of horticultural crops in 2013. He tried his hands on collard greens ...