Bell peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, along with tomatoes and potatoes, and are native to Central and South America. Of all the pepper varieties, bell peppers are among the ...

Grow vibrant, nutrient-rich capsicums at home for a superior taste and chemical-free experience. Ensure 6-8 hours of sunlight ...

Location matters when it comes to planting delicate vegetables like peppers. To avoid ruin, always make sure to pop seedlings ...

Commonly known as pilipili hoho in Kenya, capsicum is a favourite spice in most Kenyan meals. Other people will refer to it as bell pepper, sweet pepper or just pepper. Peppers are native to Mexico, ...

From cool bell peppers to spicy jalapeños, peppers are a delight to grow and have a wide range of culinary uses. Peppers require a lot of sunshine and warm temperatures in order to thrive, but that ...

With a heavy heart, you've put your garden to bed for the season. The last of your produce is frozen and canned for later, but you're already missing the vibrant green leaves. But while spring may be ...

Kennedy Kiprono with a friend inspects his capsicum farm in Eldoret. PHOTO: PC NGENO Kennedy Kiprono started growing a variety of horticultural crops in 2013. He tried his hands on collard greens ...

The National Garden Bureau named 2026 the Year of the Hot Pepper. This guide highlights varieties to try, from super-hot ones ...

There are two kinds of gardeners. First we have the laissez-faire growers who prize plants that thrive when ignored. These are succulent people, well-adjusted and simple. Then there are the gardeners ...

I kindly propose you consider the sweet end of the pepper family, in which flavor and body take precedence over burn. When most people think of growing peppers, they become devilish fiends for heat, ...