If you’re searching for something different to grow in the garden, shishito peppers might be just what you need. While we are all familiar with
General Pepper Growing Tips
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So you decided to give vegetable gardening a try, and you’re planning on growing peppers. These are some of the best veggies to grow, especially if you’re a beginning gardener since they are one of the easiest, and they take up very little space if you only plant a couple. There are so many pepper types to plant, from cayenne and tabasco peppers to poblano and serrano peppers, that harvest time fills your kitchen with mild to spicy goodness at the end of the season.
While growing peppers is relatively easy, it’s always good to learn the right planting information to grow healthy pepper plants. Learn which types of peppers are ideal for growing in a garden bed and which ones are suitable for container growing. Discover how to start pepper seeds inside your home in the early spring to give your seedlings a head start and transplant them in the garden or pots after the soil warms up. We explain how much water and food your plants require for healthy growth and discuss the importance of companion planting, disease, and pest prevention, and when to harvest your peppers for the best flavor.
When to Harvest Poblano Peppers
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White Pepper vs Black Pepper
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Pepper Varieties
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When to Pick Anaheim Peppers
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When to Pick Habanero Peppers
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When to Pick Tabasco Peppers
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When to Harvest Peppers
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How to Grow Serrano Peppers
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How to Grow Shishito Peppers
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Growing Poblano Peppers
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How to Grow Tabasco Peppers
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How to Grow Peppers
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Planting Peppers
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How to Grow Peppers in a Pot
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Companion Planting Peppers
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Growing Cayenne Pepper
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Types of Peppers
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