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GROWING CHILI PEPPERS
Can you eat ornamental peppers? Guide to uses and flavor
Sharing is caring! Ornamental peppers are a captivating fusion of visual appeal and culinary possibility, often gracing both gardens and dinner tables alike. While their vibrant hues and unique shapes make them popular for decorative purposes, many people are left wondering — do they taste as good as they look? Read on to learn about…
8 dwarf pepper plants perfect for container gardens
Growing peppers at home holds the promise of an enriching experience. While most pepper plants tend to reach heights of 3 to 4 feet, there are several more compact varieties. These tiny pepper plants pave the way for indoor and patio gardening, which is particularly beneficial for individuals with limited space. What are dwarf pepper…
12 unique jalapeño varieties
Jalapeños are the most popular spicy pepper in the US — you’ll find them in nearly every grocery store. But did you know there are a number of varieties of jalapeños, each with unique characteristics? Why are there so many types of jalapeños? Through careful breeding, jalapeño varieties have been tailored to possess desirable traits,…
How to safely can peppers to enjoy year-round
Hopefully, by the end of summer, you’re overwhelmed with a bounty of fresh peppers from your garden — it’s a good problem to have! Luckily, there are effective ways to make these peppers last year-round. Canning, a method with over 200 years of history, is popular for preserving peppers and their flavors. Different methods of…
How to preserve chili peppers 6 different ways
When tended to with care, pepper plants can yield bountiful harvests that often surpass what we can use in the short term. Because of this, you might find yourself with an abundance of peppers begging to be preserved. From age-old techniques like fermentation and drying to modern approaches like freeze drying, the possibilities for preserving…
When do pepper plants stop producing?
Unlike certain plants that offer a single harvest, pepper plants produce all season, yielding a steady supply of peppers throughout the growing season. However, as the weather shifts and temperatures fluctuate, you may wonder when these prolific plants eventually halt their production or if it’s possible to keep them producing year-round. Read on to learn…
