Hello Mid-Ohio Valley farmers and gardeners! This first week of June finds us pretty dry and in need of rain. Luckily, temperatures have been mild but we definitely could use some precipitation.

Growing Capsicum annuum, like bell, green, or sweet peppers, can be incredibly satisfying, but it's not always the easiest task. These plants thrive with steady warmth, plenty of sunlight, and rich, ...

A pepper must have been fully ripe for the seeds to be viable. That is it should have been red, bright yellow or orange. If it was green, the seeds were immature and will not viable. (The ...

Q: My bell pepper plants have been growing well, and have set many fruits that are now almost full-sized. Lately, I’ve noticed that the flowers and tiny newly-set fruits have been dropping off. Can ...