Pepper plants are a staple in the summer vegetable garden, so how do you know the best plants to grow? From hot peppers to sweet peppers, here are the best pepper plants to grow in your garden this year!….CONTINUE READING
There are many reasons to add pepper plants to your home vegetable garden or container garden. These plants come in a variety of shapes and sizes and they produce delicious fruit that can be used in so many ways. Here are some advantages to growing your own peppers in the home garden:
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No matter what variety of peppers you decide to grow at home, there are some general tips to help you to be succes. While these growing guidelines are generally accurate, be sure to check the seed packet or plant tag for specific instructions for the pepper plant or variety you have chosen.
Many of the pepper varieties I recommend below can be found at True Leaf Market
which is a reliable source for heirloom and open pollinated seeds for gardens of all sizes. I’ve been ordering from them for several years and have thoroughly enjoyed everything I have ordered.
There are so many varieties of peppers to grow at home, that I’ve broken them down into pepper variety. So check out the best pepper plants to grow!
Let’s start with the classic bell pepper. Bell peppers come in a large variety including green bell peppers, red bell peppers, and sweet bell peppers.. These peppers are typically larger and have a wider bell shape. Here are some of th best peppers to grow at home:
If you want to add some spicy flavor to your life and garden, then these hot peppers are the best plants to add your growing space this year! Note that I have included the Scoville scale measurement for each of these varieties since that gives an indication of how spicy each pepper is on average.
If spicy peppers aren’t quite your thing, or you want a variety of different peppers in your garden area, then consider these sweet pepper choices:
If youre looking for peppers that are showy, but not edible, then consider these ornamental pepper varieties. These are perfect for containers and pots.
Whatever type of pepper plant you decide to plant, keep in mind that pepper plants love the sun and heat, so once warm temperatures come to an end, you’ll need to consider over wintering your pepper plants or calling an end to the pepper season.
Do you have other suggestions for the best plants to grow at home? Comment below and let us know. I’m always excited to try new varieties of plants in my garden, and each year as I plan out my garden I leave room for something new.
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which can be printed year after year to help you save money and plant efficiently. Have a great week!!….CONTINUE READING