Peppers come in a range of colors and flavors. The most common are the mild, sweet, thick fleshed bell pepper, the even milder pimiento pepper and the hotter chili and jalapeno peppers. Peppers can be ...

Dehydrating peppers is an effective way to preserve their flavor and extend their shelf life. This process can be done ...

Late summer and early fall are the hottest months of the year in Southern California. The extreme heat (often over 100 degrees) is tough to garden in, but good for both bell and hot peppers. Every ...

PICK A PEPPER: Chiles of all kinds are prolific in Asheville-area gardens and tailgate markets this time of year. Photo by Glenn English Whether grown by commercial operations or home gardeners, ...

Each year, it seems as though our local garden centers are offering more varieties of chili peppers to choose from. How do you know what to buy? How can you use them or preserve them? Hot peppers, or ...

Q: Each year, it seems as though our local garden centers are offering more varieties of chili peppers to choose from. How do you know what to buy? How can you use them or preserve them? A: Hot ...

Earlier harvests. Peppers grown from seeds or transplants usually take at least a few months to fruit after spring planting.

Freshly cut-up tomatoes, onions and peppers make delicious salsas to serve over meat and seafood or to eat with tortilla chips. Many people have developed their own “special” salsa recipe using a ...