Weldon Burge

As more and more ethnic foods achieve wide popularity, the demand for peppers is increasing—but many varieties are available only if you grow them yourself. These decorative plants are easy to care for (even in containers), produce well in limited space, and are virtually free of pests. But with peppers, more than most vegetables, selecting the right variety for your geographic location is essential.

In this bulletin, you’ll find sources for all of the varieties of sweet and hot peppers described. You’ll learn how to prepare the perfect garden plot; how to feed, mulch, and water your pepper plants for maximum production; and how and when to harvest the fruits. You’ll also discover storage methods that preserve optimum flavor and kitchen techniques that really make peppers shine. And you’ll be rewarded with a diversity of shapes, sizes, colors, and flavors that will perk up your menus year-round!