Pepper plants are the easiest to grow during the summer because they thrive in warm environments. When a pepper plant starts to droop, it might be a sign that it is not getting the right care it needs. Some of the prime reasons why your pepper plant is drooping include dehydration, cold temperatures, plant disease, …
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After taking the time to cultivate and grow a pepper plant, it can be frustrating to see leaves falling off. Knowing why this is happening can hopefully help to save your plant, prevent future issues, and produce healthy peppers. The main reasons the leaves are falling off your pepper plant are temperature fluctuations, inadequate soil …
When picking out peppers to grow indoors or in the garden it is nice to pick a few varieties that are real showstoppers. If you’re looking for varieties that are a bit unique, you might consider ornamental peppers that grow straight up, which will add a nice bit of color and beauty to any garden. …
For many, growing pepper plants can be a fun and rewarding experience. Unfortunately, sometimes our pepper plants can become damaged or injured beyond repair, which has led some to wonder if they can take a cutting from their plant and use it to grow a new one. So, can you grow a pepper plant from …
Whether you are a beginner or experienced grower of pepper plants, knowing how and when to stake pepper plants is an important and easy gardening skill. To stake pepper plants, drive a wooden or bamboo stick into the soil six inches from the pepper plant’s stem. Then tie the plant’s stem to the stake with …
Sunlight is an important requirement for any garden, but unfortunately, depending on where we live, we’re not all blessed with southern or eastern exposures or lots of land that get hours of direct sunlight. Some of us live in cities, so our modest gardens might often be shaded by tall buildings, while others might have …
Jalapeño peppers are among the more popular varieties in the hot pepper family, and it’s no surprise that many people choose to grow them at home. Luckily, taking care of them doesn’t require too much effort. However, whether you have them planted in tiny pots in the house or have an entire section devoted to …
The use of plastic mulch for vegetable crops has doubled across the U.S. alone in the last ten years. Plastic mulch is useful for all kinds of crops and plants, whether you’re a home gardener or a commercial farmer. But what exactly is plastic mulch? Plastic mulch is inorganic mulch used for protecting crops from …
Pepper plants are relatively easy to grow, but many things can go wrong during the process, which will dramatically hinder their yield. Thankfully, many tricks can be used to maximize the growth potential of your pepper plant. One old gardening method is to add coffee grounds to your fertilizer, but are coffee grounds good for …
Peppers are some of the world’s most sought-after salad items and cooking ingredients. If you’re a pepper head like we are, then you might consider growing your own peppers at home, especially if they tend to be a consistent item in your grocery list. Luckily, they’re a plant that can grow in containers, so you …
