Earlier harvests. Peppers grown from seeds or transplants usually take at least a few months to fruit after spring planting.

Eating crispy, colorful peppers from your backyard garden is one of the highlights of summer! But figuring out how to know when to pick bell peppers can be tricky. How long do they take to grow? What ...

How to Harvest Peppers. Whether you grow sweet or spicy varieties, here’s how and when to pick peppers for the freshest ...

Q: I am a first time gardener. I would like to know when my bell peppers and tomatoes are ready to pick. A: There is nothing better than a tomato ripened on the vine, picked fresh from the garden.

It’s September, and I still haven’t harvested a single red tomato. The beets are still grape-size and, so far, my four plants have produced only two zucchini. But the green beans? They’re suddenly ...

Late summer and early fall are the hottest months of the year in most of California. The extreme heat, often topping 100 degrees, is tough to garden in, but good for both bell and hot peppers. Every ...

A strong spray of water from your hose can safely knock aphids off pepper plants, but it may take a few rounds to fully clear them. Helpful insects like ladybugs and lacewings naturally control aphids ...

Winter is coming fast, so if you still want to get something from your garden, the time is now. • Dry root crops and herbs on a screen in a dark, dry area. Some gardeners bundle herbs together and ...