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 …
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 …
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. …
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: …
There are many options for growing your own greens and herbs indoors. A great option for beginners is a simple hydroponic system like the Click and Grow. However, there are some big differences between some of the options that are out there. The Click and Grow has a design that stands out from the rest …
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 …
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 …