Peppers

While you can blindly taste a pepper to determine its heat, that’s not a recommended method—ouch! Instead, use the Scoville scale. Pepper heat is measured in Scoville Heat Units with the hottest peppers having the highest numbers. You’ll see these … Continue reading →

Step 1 Prepare the ground with a tiller or turning fork. Work a 3- to 5-inch layer of compost or other organic matter into the soil to a depth of 8 of 10 inches. Using your trowel, dig a planting … Continue reading →

You decide. Although many peppers are strong plants that hold themselves upright, they sometimes need a little help. If you live in an area where the growing season is long, peppers often get taller than expected, maybe three feet tall. Also, … Continue reading →