Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Learn how to grow, harvest, store, and cook peppers in this comprehensive booklet that covers the best methods of pepper cultivation from start to finish.
Find out which variety of peppers you might want to grow using the detailed charts that break down the sweet and hot variants of peppers. Then get growing with advice for starting early, including doing some indoor gardening before learning how to:
- Transplant the seedlings outside
- Use mulch and water
- Provide a balanced diet
- Deal with pepper pests and diseases
- Store via freezing, canning, and drying
Information about the health benefits of peppers and methods of preparation in the kitchen are also included and provide guidance on the many ways they can be used in delicious meals.
