Pepper seedlings do about as well on a window sill as vampires do in direct sunlight. Okay, not that bad but there are hazards.
Ramping Up Your Chile Pepper Germination Rate
I know it’s January but growing chiles is a year-round thing for some of us who’re planning this year’s garden and how to maximize chile seed germination going into the growing season.
Cold Climate Chile Pepper Gardening Tips
Here are some tips for cold climate pepper growing.
Basic Rules of Pickling Peppers
Having harvested my first round of habanero and ghost pepper hybrids, it’s time to do something with them other than fear them. Let’s pickle them peppers!
Fertilizing Peppers Pros and Cons
There is a great divergence of opinion about fertilizing pepper plants.
Meet the Serrano Pepper
A very well-known and wise hot sauce maker once told me he prefers serranos over jalapenos because they’re more consistent in their level of heat.
Interesting Chiles from Jim Duffy
Jim Duffy, chile grower, experimenter, and breeder, occasionally sends me extra pods of unusual varieties…