PEPPERS - Tomato Gurus

Growing Peppers in Your Garden: Tips, Hardening Off and Soil Mix

Growing peppers is a great way to spice up your garden. Whether you’re growing hot or sweet varieties, there are some important tips for success. Starting with the right soil and conditions can make all the difference when it comes to germination and transplanting of pepper seedlings. Jiffy peat

TOMATOES

Trying Out New Varieties with Anneliese this Tomato Season - Get the Lowdown Here!

It's tomato season, and many gardeners are getting ready to sow their seeds. Anneliese is one of them - she sowed her tomatoes and peppers on 01.01.2020, with no list in mind. Instead, she opted for a surprise this year and decided to travel instead. Nicolas was impressed

GARDENING

Plant Peppers, Eggplant and Roselle with Tips for Pest Control - Grow Your Own Garden!

Rainy days can be a challenge for gardeners, but that doesn't mean you have to stop your planting. Start peppers, eggplant and roselle in the comfort of your home by using saran wrap over pots or cell packs as makeshift greenhouses. Moving stuff outside to make room under the lights

PLANTING

Get Ready for the New Year: Planting Peppers, Tomatoes & More For a Successful Harvest

As the new year approaches, it's almost time to get ready for starting pepper and tomato seeds. It is important to choose the right variety of peppers and tomatoes as they will have a great impact on the harvest. Jet Star and Better Boy are good choices for slicer varieties,

PEPPERS

Options for the Perfect Pepper: Choose From Hawaiian Sweet Hot, Leutschauer Paprika, Aji Amarillo & More!

If you're looking for the perfect pepper, there are a few varieties to consider. Hawaiian Sweet Hot peppers have mild heat and can be found at Trade Winds. Leutschauer Paprika is sweet and fruity with reasonably mild heat, while Aji Amarillo is great for those who are "pepper challenged". Poblano

GARDENING

Finding The Perfect, Sweet and Productive Pepper for Your Garden

Peppers are a favorite among many gardeners, and finding the perfect variety that is sweet, thick-walled, and productive can be challenging. This year, Nan tried Doe Hill Yellow Cheese Pepper but only got five small peppers in return. Thankfully, others have some suggestions to help Nan find what they’re

PEPPERS

Are Mild Ghost Peppers Real? Exploring the Difference Between Hot and Non-Hot Varieties

Are mild ghost peppers real? This is a question that has been asked by many pepper enthusiasts, and the answer may surprise you. Sweet Chocolate Ghost Peppers are supposedly mild, but there is no guarantee of this. Some people have grown these peppers in the past and found them to

AJI

Grow Your Own Aji Amarillo Peppers: Tips and Tricks for Successful Planting

Aji peppers are a variety of chili pepper that originate in South America. They have been grown for years, and many people search for Aji Limo seeds to grow their own plants. Peruvian peppers are particularly popular due to their unique flavor. When growing Aji Amarillo peppers, it is important

PEPPERS

Stunted Pepper Plant Growth? Causes, Fixes & Tips to Ensure Bumper Crop

Growing plants can be a tricky business, especially when you’re dealing with peppers. If your pepper plants are not growing as expected, it could be due to a number of factors. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the common causes for stunted pepper plant growth and

TOMATOES

Enjoy this Ideal Spring Weather for Growing Healthy Tomatoes - Take Precautions Against Pests and Disease

This spring has been an ideal season for growing tomatoes, peppers and eggplants in many places. With sunny, warm weather and low humidity, plants are thriving and producing abundant fruits. Despite the great conditions, pests such as aphids can still be a problem. In Jacksonville, temperatures have remained consistently high

PEPPERS

Grow the Perfect Pepper Varieties for Your Needs - A Guide to Choosing from Cal Wonders to Rare Exotics

When it comes to deciding what pepper varieties to plant, there are many options. From the standard Cal Wonder bells found in local nurseries to more exotic types like Aji Rico and Dangjo Cheong Yang, there is something for everyone. After being directed to Chileplants.com by Shrinkwrap, I am

PEPPERS

Grow a Rare Pepper Variety – Criolla de Cocina from Baker Creek!

Criolla de Cocina is a rare pepper from Nicaragua that is sold by Baker Creek. It has been described as germinating well but liking to dry out between waterings. The seeds of Criolla de Cocina came from "roper 2008" and the first time it was grown this year, its looks

PEPPERS

Finding Your Heat Tolerance: Exploring the Different Spicy Levels of Peppers

Peppers come in a variety of heat levels, and it can be difficult to accurately categorize them. To help narrow down searches for users, one suggestion is to assign varieties to a reasonable number of heat levels. This could include Sweet (<100 SHU), Mild (100 - 2500 SHU), Medium Hot (2500-50,000 SHU), Hot (50,000 - 500,000 SHU) and Ultra Hot (500,000+ SHU). However, while researching this idea online, I found that there are several different scales being used. Two of these were close to the su

GARDENING

Gearing Up for the Growing Season: Check Out Popular & Unique Pepper Varieties

Gardening enthusiasts everywhere are gearing up for the upcoming growing season, and peppers are a favorite among many. From sweet to hot varieties, there is something for everyone. Growing peppers can be a fun and rewarding experience, so let's take a look at some of the most popular choices this

DEHYBRIDIZING

Creating an Open Pollinated (OP) Version of the Gypsy Pepper: The Process and What to Consider

Dehybridizing peppers is a process that has been gaining popularity among gardeners. It involves taking an existing hybrid pepper variety and, through careful selection and isolation of the desired traits, creating a new open-pollinated (OP) heirloom variety. This can be an attractive option for those who want to save money

PEPPERS

Isolation Tactics for Peppers: Tips and Tricks to Get High Quality Pepper Seeds Without Cross-Pollination

Isolation tactics for peppers is a great way to ensure that you get the best quality of pepper seed. It can be difficult, however, to determine what the proper isolation distance should be between hot and sweet varieties, as well as how to prevent cross-pollination. When it comes to bagging

DTM

Understanding Days To Maturity for Peppers & Experimenting with Best Practices for your Garden

When shopping for pepper seeds, it is important to understand the Days To Maturity (DTM) listed in catalogs. Generally, DTM begins when the seedling is transplanted into the garden and ends when the pepper has fully ripened. However, there are inconsistencies between retailers as some list two dates - one

PICKLING

Pickling Peppers at Home: The Different Recipes & Techniques You Can Use

Pickling peppers is a great way to preserve them for future use. But if you're not careful, the process can go awry and result in an unpleasant taste. Recently, one pickler had this issue with their pepperoncini. They used the same recipe but noticed that the seeds inside turned dark