Most people consider peppers (Capsicum annuum) as an easy plant to grow, as long as the soil and sunlight are ideal. This is helpful because, in colder climates, they're annuals that can't survive ...

Pepper plants are grown as annuals since they don’t survive the cold in many areas. They’re actually perennials, but they can’t handle freezing temperatures. Instead of tossing them out with your ...

In temperate zone locations like ours where it freezes in winter, pepper plants are grown outdoors as an annual crop. That means we grow them for one season and harvest the fruit as well as the seeds.

Grow black pepper at home this winter. This tropical spice thrives with simple care. Plant between November and February for best results. Use a good soil mix and provide gentle morning sunlight.

Peppers act like annuals in a lot of gardens, but they’re technically tender perennials. If you’re willing to baby a few ...