Search results

Sorry for the cross-post (I posted these pics in my glog), but I could use some reassurance. I've planted all of my seedlings outside, in raised beds -- the milder peppers (Jalapeno, Banana) are growing okay, but the superhots are growing very slowly. I don't know whether that's just part of...

This question came up in my glog post --   I'm putting in raised beds in my yard to grow peppers (2 5x5 foot beds, 1 3x6 foot bed).  I'm making the beds using 7-inch redwood fencepost material, so I currently have 2 boards per side (14 inches tall).   I was planning on filling the beds to about...

This will be my first real attempt at growing from seed (last year, I tried planting some pepper seedlings from Lowe's, directly into the ground, and they just died a pathetic death).   I have 3 cubic yards of Gro-Pro Potting Soil being delivered next Monday, and I'm going to fill 2 5x5 foot...

Might as well write a little bit about myself. I'm a software engineer by trade but enjoy working with my hands; I'm not very good at gardening but I've done a considerable amount of reading here (and elsewhere). Now that I have a house of my own, I'm going to try growing a few varieties from...

I'm planning on setting up a couple of raised beds to grow a variety of peppers and tomatoes. I found a local company that will deliver a nice-looking soil-less mix for about $70/yd^3 (plus $60 delivery fee). They say it would be suitable for direct use with peppers -- can I get an unbiased...