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How to Grow Peppers

Peppers demand warm soil and warm temperatures, but before planting them, start seeds indoors or purchase plants from a reputable nursery. Choose a sunny location with at least eight hours of sun each day that provides good drainage. Work compost or rotted manure into the soil. Before planting pepper...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 09-04-2009
The Hotter The Better!

When it comes to food, I like it spicy. I haven't quite gotten to the level of seeking out the infamous ghost chile, but it seems like I keep looking for ways to spice things up. When I cook spicy dishes that I thought I toned down quite a bit, it is still too hot for most of my friends and family...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 09-01-2009
Re: I need suggestions

Hi JC, Welcome to our community. I suggest you maybe start out experimenting with some vegetables that are easy to grow. Here are some posts that should help you to decide, but I sure would grow some tomatoes and peppers as both those are very easy to grow and like the heat of the summer. http://naturehills...

Posted to Gardening for Beginners (Forum) by jeff-nhn on 06-17-2009
Tollie's Sweet Organic Peppers, You Have To Try Them!

Capsicum Tollie's Sweet (USDA Organic) Pepper is a pepper that many gardeners find to be one of their favorites. Its versatility is commendable. It is an Italian Heirloom so has been grown successfully for many years. The fruits are 4 to 5 inches long that will ripen to a deep red color. They are...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-23-2009
Organic Tennessee Cheese Pepper, Interesting Name - Great Flavor!

The Organic Tennessee Cheese Pepper has been typically used for high quality paprika in Spain. Capsicum Tennessee Cheese (USDA Organic) Pepper, Capsicum 'Tennessee Cheese' has a flattened base and thick skin. It's shape is also compared to an apple. It's flavor is delicious. The Tennessee...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-21-2009
Serrano del Sol Hot And Flavorful

For a nice interesting change, why not try the Serrano del Sol Pepper . Capsicum Serrano del Sol (USDA Organic) HOT Pepper, Capsicum 'Serrano del Sol' is a large sized, candle-flame shaped fruit that is 3 inches long. It goes from a nice dark green to a bright red as it ages. It also can be harvested...

Posted to Featured Plants (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 04-16-2009
How can I control Blossom-end Rot?

Blossom end rot is a familiar disease to just about anyone who has grown tomatoes for several years. Commercial growers have issues with this disease as well as home gardeners. The disease can develop and cause severe losses if not controlled. Blossom end rot usually begins to become visible when the...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 03-18-2009
What do I need to know about planting peppers for the first time?

Peppers are a great plant to start a garden with. They are fairly disease free and they can take a lot of heat and direct sunlight. Do not plant peppers where you had tomatoes or eggplants planted previously. Peppers are susceptible to the same soil borne diseases that tomatoes and eggplants are, so...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bill-nhn on 01-23-2009

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