Black Panther Pepper – The Black Ghost
In the world of unique chili peppers, there is not much more exciting than a black pepper. The pimenta de neyde pepper is the land … Read more
When To Plant Pepper Seeds (by Hardiness Zone)
Peppers do not like cold weather. As a result, most gardeners have to wait to plant pepper seeds until the winter weather is almost gone. … Read more
Ghost Peppers (Bhut Jolokia): How To Grow From Seed
If you’re looking to learn all about growing ghost peppers, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Pepper Geek, ghost peppers (the bhut jolokia) … Read more
Best Grow Lights For Pepper Plants – Indoor Grow Lights
If you grow pepper plants from seed, you’ll most likely need to use a grow light to get the plants started. Grow lights have come … Read more
Simple Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe – Just 6 Ingredients
So you grew habaneros this year and you have WAY more peppers than you were expecting. Never fear, it is time to make this simple … Read more
Aphids On Pepper Plants – How To Treat And Prevent
Aphids are definitely one insect you’ll want to keep far away from your pepper plants. There are thousands of different aphid species around the world, … Read more
Hardening Off Pepper Plants – Moving Peppers Outdoors
If you have read one of our pepper growing guides, you know that we always start our seeds indoors. This means that, for the first … Read more
How to Keep Weeds Out of the Garden
When nature is allowed to take over your garden space, it becomes a survival of the fittest contest for plants. After a year or two … Read more
Shishito Peppers – A Versatile East Asian Chili
Shishito peppers are becoming very popular in the US, but have been a staple in East Asia for centuries. Commonly thought of as a Japanese … Read more
Are Peppers Fruits or Vegetables?
Growing up, we are usually told that peppers and tomatoes are vegetables. Fruits, on the other hand, include apples, pears, peaches and other, more sweet … Read more
ViparSpectra XS1000 Grow Light Review
Growing plants indoors has continued to rise in popularity, especially in recent years. With it, the industry of grow lights has been booming. LED companies … Read more
How to Remove Seed Coat from Seedlings – Helmet Heads
When starting pepper seeds, a common issue we face is the seed coat getting stuck on the seedling. If you do not remove it, the … Read more
CGN 21500 Peppers – A Very Special Land Variety
The CGN 21500 pepper is a beautiful and unique chili variety. Discovered in South America, this land variety is part of the Capsicum chinense species. … Read more
What to Do With Dried Chili Peppers – Using Dried Chillies
Dehydrating peppers is a fantastic way to store fresh peppers for a long time. Removing the moisture from fresh chilies inhibits the growth of molds, … Read more
Chile De Arbol Substitutes – 9 Alternative Ingredients
The chile de arbol is an incredibly popular pepper variety from Mexico well known for its use in a powdered form. While it is incredibly … Read more