Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Row of Red Bell Pepper Plants Bell peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, along with tomatoes and potatoes, ...

Keep peppers on hand for everything from salads to soups.

Red and green bell peppers growing on the plant - Vasin Hirunwiwatwong/Getty Images Growing your own food from a tiny seedling to a ripe fruit or vegetable can be a rewarding experience, but also a ...

Just like for other garden crops, companion planting benefits peppers, both bell peppers and hot peppers. With the right neighbors, plants grow healthier, thanks to fewer disease and pest issues.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Peppers are the perfect summer crop. They’re relatively easy to grow and come in a variety of sizes and flavors, from the classic ...

Recent guidance from gardening and culinary experts highlights how to select, grow, and cook with different pepper varieties. Advice covers optimal spacing for healthy plants, choosing nutrient-rich ...

The weather took a wintry turn, but the calendar says it’s spring and that means gardening time has returned. You may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer ...

Bell peppers are popular crops to grow at home and have many potential uses, from being chopped and eaten raw in salads to being cooked in a plethora of dishes. As one plant can produce between five ...

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 ...

I have two small bell pepper plants in a large pot near my front porch. The plants are from the seeds I harvested from peppers I bought in the grocery store a few months ago. Since I planted the seeds ...

A viral tweet set social media on fire this week and it was all about peppers. Bell peppers and hot peppers, as you likely know, come in many different colors. The post claims they're all actually the ...

Question: My wife planted sweet bell peppers next to very hot habañeros. My neighbor says they will cross pollinate and the bells will be hot. They are still small – should I move them? Answer: Keep ...