Do Overwintered Peppers Yield More Fruit and Ripen Sooner?
Hey everyone! I'm curious about whether overwintering my pepper plants actually makes them more productive in the following year. I don't mind putting in the extra effort, but…
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Will My Peppers Ripen Before Frost Hits?
Hey everyone! I'm gardening in southeast Michigan (zone 6a), and I've noticed that my tomatoes and peppers have been slow this season. But good news! My mini and…
What’s the Average Size of Homegrown Peppers?
I absolutely love seeing all the produce everyone is sharing! Coming from a supermarket background, I have these expectations of how big my veggies should be, which often…
Tips for Growing Healthy Container Tomatoes and Peppers
I've been trying to grow tomatoes and peppers in terracotta pots and grow bags for a couple of years now so they can get full sun, but I'm…
Will My Tomatoes and Peppers Survive Low Overnight Temps?
I've recently transplanted my tomatoes and peppers, but I'm worried because overnight temperatures have been dipping into the low to mid-40s. I understand that these cooler temperatures might…
How do wild peppers grow naturally without support?
I'm curious about how wild peppers actually manage to grow without any kind of stakes or support since the ones we cultivate are so different. What's their natural…
Help! My Plants Are Being Devoured by Slugs - What Can I Do?
I've been battling slugs and snails after a dry spell in Germany, and they've wreaked havoc on my plants, especially the zucchini and peppers. A significant portion of…
Is It Too Late to Start Indoor Seeds for My Garden?
I recently met someone on Tinder, and during our date, we ended up at Home Depot where he helped me get supplies to build a raised garden. I…
Am I Too Late to Start Planting Seeds in Zone 6a?
I'm planning to start some seeds indoors, like tomatoes, cucumbers, and peppers, and then transplant them outside. I'm wondering if it's already too late to begin this process.…
What’s Causing My Peppers' Leaves to Turn Brown?
I've been using a grow light for about 6 hours a day for my pepper plants, but I've noticed the leaves are starting to turn brown. Is there…
When Should I Start My Seeds in Zone 6a?
I'm currently gardening in zone 6a and usually start my lettuce and cabbage in early March, while I wait until the last week of March or early April…
Is Miracle Grow All Purpose Soil Good for Starting Seedlings?
I asked my brother to grab some seed starting mix from the store, but he came home with Miracle Grow All Purpose Soil instead. I'm looking to grow…
Why Aren't My Pepper Seeds Germinating?
I've planted several seeds on February 8th, and while everything else has sprouted, all of my pepper seeds are still dormant. I started three different types of peppers,…