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Like it hot? Like it spicy? Or do you prefer it sweet? Like it deep green, red or yellow? You name it! Yes, we are talking about pepper gardening, namely bell pepper. Generally, peppers are tender, slow growing plants that require somewhat higher temperature for cultivation. There are a lot of varieties of pepper plants. The globalization of Mexican food has popularized many types of pepper plants such as cayenne and chili. In this article we will be discussing about growing a specific type of pepper, the infamous, sweet tasting pepper. Bell peppers are scientifically known to be rich in Vitamin C and contain lycopene, which is a carotene that helps to protect against cancer and heart disease. If you are looking for a complete yet simple and easy-to-follow way of pepper gardening at home, then you have come to the right page.

Hot peppers love heat. They need warm soil and air temperatures throughout the growing season and are very sensitive to frost. Use plastic mulches, row covers, hoop houses, anything that will help grow this wonderful vegetable more quickly in cooler climes.