Tag: Bell Pepper

Peppers Serving Ideas Add peppers to omelettes, soups and pasta sauces. Put them on top of a pizza, grill them on the BBQ, add them to ratatouille, or put them in a gazpacho. Stuff them with quinoa for a great entrée or fill them with macaroni and cheese for a kid-friendly meal that encourages kids […]

Two or three. Can I use mini peppers instead of bell peppers? This is a common grocery store item and can be found year round. You may also see miniature red, yellow, and orange bell peppers. These are used in the same way you’d use the larger peppers. Are mini peppers the same as bell […]

The bell pepper is the only member of the genus Capsicum that does not produce capsaicin, a lipophilic chemical that can cause a strong burning sensation when it comes in contact with mucous membranes. They are thus scored in the lowest level of the Scoville scale, meaning that they are not spicy. Is bell pepper […]

Capsicum comes in many names depending on the type and place. It is just called capsicum in India, New Zealand, and Australia. In Britain, it is called red pepper or green pepper or chili pepper. In the U.S. and Canada, the large capsicum form is known as a bell pepper. Is red pepper the same […]

How deep can pepper plants’ roots grow? Typically most larger pepper plants roots are 18 to 24 inches deep. But, if they have more room they can take it – for example, Bell pepper taproots can grow to 3 feet or more in depth. How deep should soil be for bell peppers? 18-24"For the best […]

While peppers prefer plenty of direct sunshine, the plants may still be grown in partial shade. However, growing in full-shade is not recommended for peppers. Attempting this will lead to smaller plants and poor yields. How much sun does bell peppers need? 6 hoursSite selection. Peppers grow in all types of soils but do best […]

Overwatering can cause pepper leaves to curl due to the roots’ inability to access enough oxygen and nutrition from the soil. Overwatering will also usually cause yellowing leaves and stunted plant growth. The most common reason pepper plants become overwatered is poor drainage. How do you treat pepper leaves curling? Environmental Stress Pepper leaf curl […]

60 to 90 days. About Bell Peppers. Peppers have a long growing season (60 to 90 days), so most home gardeners buy starter pepper plants at the garden nursery rather than grow them from seed. However, you can start pepper seeds indoors if you want to grow your own. Is bell pepper fast growing? They […]

Cutting off the main growing point of the plant redirects energy to the axillary buds and forces them to grow, creating a bushier plant with more side shoots which in theory leads to more flowers and potentially more fruit. Topping pepper plants also encourages plants to grow sturdier stems. Should bell peppers be topped? You […]

Although sweet and hot peppers will likely cross-pollinate when planted close together, this will not affect your crop during the current season. In other words, your sweet bell peppers (Capsicum annuum) will not become hot if they are pollinated by your ghost peppers (Capsicum chinense) this summer. What happens if you plant peppers too close? […]

Feel the Soil Before Watering Peppers: Don’t water pepper plantspepper plantsThese peppers can live between 3-5 years. Some pepper growers growing in regions with cold winter weather bring their super hot pepper plants indoors to overwinter them to have a huge head start on the next season. Tabasco Peppers, Malaguetas, Thai Hot and many of […]

Fruits can also become burned when they are exposed to prolonged direct sunlight. The leaves of your pepper plants should provide shade to the hanging fruits, but if they become exposed, they may develop soft spots. Sun exposure damage to peppers. This can cause fruits to become unusable, at least partially. How hot is too […]

Improper Harvesting. The most elemental reason when pepper walls are not thick is that immature fruit is being picked. Sometimes it’s hard to tell when fruit is ripe, or sometimes patience isn’t one of our virtues. Many peppers appear to be full sized, so we pick them only to find a thin wall on the […]

Carrots, cucumbers, radishes, squash, and members of the Allium family all do well when grown in close proximity to peppers. Eggplant, a member of the nightshade family along with peppers, thrives alongside peppers. Spinach, lettuce, and chard are suitable pepper companions. What can you not plant with bell peppers? The plants to never plant close […]

Space pepper plants 18 inches apart, in rows 30 to 36 inches apart. Grow plants closer together if temperatures are below 60°F. Closer spacing requires fertilizer at planting and during the summer. How much space do bell pepper roots need? Peppers have fairly large root systems, so the deeper the container, the better for healthy […]

7 Bell Pepper Plant Care Tips Mulch well. Black plastic mulch can help absorb the sun and keep your ground soil warm. Water carefully. Bell peppers need a deep watering, about one to two inches per week. Provide sun. Use the right fertilizer. Stake. Check for pests. Companion plant. How do you keep bell pepper […]

Bell peppers are a perennial in tropical areas. But in colder climates, they are grown as annuals and they really have no tolerance for cold weather. They require a fairly long growing season, often up to 90 or even 100 days, so the shorter your summer, the sooner you need to start seeds indoors. Is […]

When veggie shopping, look for peppers that are firm to the touch: They should be crisp and shiny. The number of lobes or bumps on the top surrounding the stem of the bell pepper varies, and that can actually help you decipher the best use for it. What is the key indicator when buying cauliflower […]

Start by cutting the top from each pepper so it looks like a thin lid. Working over a bowl, use the tip of a small knife to cut out the membrane or rib and attached seeds. Turn the pepper over and tap it lightly until any remaining seeds fall out. Do you have to remove […]

Lay the bell pepper on its side and thinly slice it into rings. Stuffed: Lay the bell pepper on its side on a cutting board. Use a knife to slice off the top (stem-end) of the bell pepper. Run the knife around the inside of the flesh to hollow out the core. How do you […]