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 …
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. …
Are your pepper plants producing smaller-than-expected peppers? You’re not alone. There are many reasons peppers can grow to be small. In this article, I’ll share the most likely reasons why your peppers are so small and how to grow bigger ones. Most of the causes for smaller peppers stems from environmental conditions that can easily …
We are all used to seeing huge bell peppers, jalapeños, and banana peppers at the grocery store. However, chile peppers weren’t always so large. In fact, all of the wild species of chiles are still small, often no more than the size of a berry. As a result, in many cases, peppers will grow upright …
Cayenne peppers are incredibly useful for making meals spicier and more flavorful. To top it off, growing cayenne peppers is surprisingly easy. You can grow them in containers, or in your raised beds for a big yield of fresh hot peppers in the late summer. In this article, I’ll teach you how to grow cayenne …
Planning a vegetable garden can be hard work. Some plants need a ton of room to spread out, while others have a very small footprint. So finding the perfect spot for each plant is important. When it comes to peppers, there is quite a bit of variation in size. Knowing the variety and species you …
No matter where you live in the world, gardening will come with its challenges. One of the most difficult problems to deal with when growing peppers is disease. Once a disease sets in, it can often mean the end of the plant (or multiple plants!). The best way to deal with disease is to avoid …
There’s nothing quite like fresh-picked peppers, straight from the garden. However, it can be frustrating to wake up and find your pepper plants have been chewed by a nocturnal pest. You work hard in the garden all day, only to find bite marks in your peppers and pepper leaves by morning. So, what’s eating your …
Poblano peppers are one of the most popular peppers in Mexican and Tex Mex cuisine. They are large, upside-down-pear-shaped chiles with mild heat and a deep green color. To top it off, growing poblano peppers is as easy as growing any other variety! In this article, I’ll share how to grow your own poblanos in …
Peppers come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, flavors, and colors. However, most of the popular varieties are not black in color. So, you may be worried when you see your jalapeño peppers turning black. Is it disease? Is it rot?! In this article, I’ll go over the common causes of jalapeño peppers turning black …