When growing peppers from seed, there are a number of problems that can arise during the year. One common issue we are asked about often are various types of spots on pepper leaves. Based on the appearance and location of the leaf spots on your peppers, the cause may be a non-issue, or it could …
The notorious scotch bonnet pepper is an essential ingredient in authentic Caribbean dishes. It is a versatile pepper variety, often used to make Jamaican Jerk seasoning and to spice up soups and stews. The name ‘scotch bonnet’ comes from the pepper’s resemblance to the “Tam o’ shanter” hat, a Scottish bonnet worn by men. The …
Los Calientes is one of our very favorite hot sauces of all time. We have included it on many, many lists of our top picks, and it is with good reason. It just goes well on everything (the one job of any truly great sauce). Now, in 2021, Hot Ones has released a 3rd iteration …
With 2 successful hot sauces under his belt, Keith is going for the trifecta with the all new Keith’s Taco Sauce! We love tacos here at Pepper Geek, we even have a Taco Night cookbook, so we were pretty pumped to try this hot sauce. Keith is well known as one of The Try Guys, …
Here it is: The pepper growing guide you have been looking for. If you are new to growing peppers, or simply want to improve your pepper plant productivity, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’ll share all of the most important techniques and tips we use for growing peppers. Learning how to grow …
Here at Pepper Geek, growing peppers is our passion. With over 10 years of growing experience under our belts, we have learned how to care for peppers at every stage of growth. We reviewed hundreds of questions from our readers and YouTube viewers to compile an extensive list of care tips. In this article, we’ll …
Peppers are among the most incredible plants to grow in a home garden. They offer amazing variety in flavor, heat level, and plant characteristics. In this article, we’ll share some of the most beautiful ornamental pepper varieties that you can grow yourself. Ornamental peppers are typically smaller plants with some form of unique or beautiful …
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 several weeks of a pepper plant’s life, it is living inside. At some point, we need to allow the sun to take over the job of our grow lights. This …
When nature is allowed to take over your garden space, it becomes a survival of the fittest contest for every plant. After just a few weeks of negligence in the summer, a garden bed can become overrun with fast-growing weeds. These aggressive plants work by growing and spreading quickly. In doing so, they can suppress …
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 pepper, the shishito is incredibly versatile in cooking and preserving. From pickling to frying to dehydrating for flakes, the shishito pepper is a great pepper to grow in your home …