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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you love bell peppers, you know there’s no comparison between the ones you find at the grocery store ...

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 ...

This guide explains how to grow bell peppers in containers on a balcony. It covers pot size, soil, sunlight, and watering.

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 ...

Question: We use a lot of green bell peppers. Should I plant them in containers or in the ground? Answer: Pick any sunny spot to grow peppers in-ground or in containers. When grown in containers, make ...

A pepper must have been fully ripe for the seeds to be viable. That is it should have been red, bright yellow or orange. If it was green, the seeds were immature and will not viable. (The ...

Starting a garden can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. Proper research and dedication will be needed, but the reward of fresh vegetables from your own backyard will be worth it. While every ...

Come late May to the first of June, farmer Frank Pannell and his Barr cousins will get out the tractor, hitch up the planter and go out to plant bell peppers on the farm on Barr Road, near New ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether they're stuffed, dipped in ranch, or stir-fried, there's nothing quite like the refreshing crunch ...