Articles written by Emma Cooper - Page 4

I'm a keen kitchen gardener in Oxfordshire, UK. I garden organically and love making my own compost.

Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs The pepper plant and growing your own peppers: 2 of 2
Most cultivated peppers (both hot and sweet) are Capsicum annum. There are many varieties, differing in heat, color, shape and size. The familiar green bell pepper is only the tip of the iceberg.Pepper plants have dark green leaves and white, star-shaped flowers. Many fruit prolifically, and the fruits change color as they ri... More..