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How To Grow Hotter Peppers (5 Methods For Spicier Pods)

Have you ever planted seeds for a spicy hot pepper, only to be disappointed when the pods finally came in and they lacked heat? Assuming your spice tolerance did not skyrocket overnight, there are a few reasons your spicy peppers may be coming in… not so spicy. In this post, I will go over some …

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11 Purple Peppers To Grow In Your Garden

Of all the many beautiful colors that peppers come in, purple may be the most rare. You’re probably more familiar with green, orange, red, and yellow peppers. So, in this article, I’ll share 11 amazing purple peppers that you can grow in your own backyard! There are sweet, spicy, and even superhot varieties to choose …

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When To Pick Poblano Peppers – Harvesting Poblanos

Poblano peppers are one of the many chile varieties that are harvested before they are fully ripe. This makes it difficult to know when to pick poblano peppers for the perfect flavor and texture. In this article, I’ll share some simple tips to know when to harvest poblanos. Thankfully, poblano peppers are edible at any …

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How Long Do Peppers Take To Grow? (Timeline From Seed To Harvest)

If you are new to growing peppers, you will likely want to know how long they will take to grow. Peppers take longer to grow than many other common vegetable crops. If you’re looking for a short-season plant, peppers aren’t a great choice! However, the longer wait is well worth it for the delicious outcome …

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Bell Pepper Plant Growth Stages (Day 1-120 w/Pictures)

We have grown a lot of bell peppers in our many years as gardeners (this might be obvious, given the name of our website…). From beautiful reds, yellows, even striped sweet bell peppers, we’ve grown a ton! One thing that would have been helpful as a beginner is knowing the bell pepper plant growing stages. …

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ViparSpectra XS1500 Pro LED Grow Light Review

ViparSpectra has always been one of our favorite affordable grow light brands. They offer well-built LED lights for a reasonable price. ViparSpectra also works hard to innovate and continue to improve their products. Their latest innovation focuses on an all new lens design, which helps concentrate light and create a highly uniform coverage area. Disclaimer: …

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31 Amazing Pepper Plants (w/Pictures)

The diversity of different pepper varieties is staggering. From sweet to spicy, small to large, and virtually any color (except blue). Since we are passionate about peppers, we decided to showcase a mind-blowing assortment of different types of pepper plants, along with pictures of each. For those of you who like to grow peppers, you …

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11 Types of Jalapeño Peppers – Variety Is The Spice Of Life!

If you are a relatively new gardener, you may be interested in growing jalapeños at home. However, “jalapeño” is now more of a category of peppers rather than a single variety. In other words, you have many jalapeño types to choose from! In this article, we’ll cover 11 amazing types of jalapeño peppers. We’ll discuss …

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11 (Delicious) Things To Do With Jalapeño Peppers

Every time a jalapeño goes to waste, a Pepper Geek cries. No, not really, but you don’t have to waste your extra jalapeño peppers! Today, I’ll share 11 easy ways to use up a big harvest of jalapeños. From simple recipes to storage techniques, you’ll find the right option for you. Let’s get into it. …

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