diy2thrive Podcast: Homesteading, Organic Gardening, Foraging wild foods and herbs, Self-reliance, a

diy2thrive Podcast: Homesteading, Organic Gardening, Foraging wild foods and herbs, Self-reliance, a


Episode 14- How to grow your pepper plants as perennials

November 03, 2014

Peppers are a garden favorite and are high in antioxidants and phytonutrients including Lycopene and Capsaicin.  Recent research suggests that the phytonutrients in some peppers may help to fight or prevent stomach, prostate, and skin cancer.
You may not be aware that peppers are not actually an annual plant, but are a perennial in their native habitat- but you can grow peppers as perennials no matter where you live.
Listen as we detail how to save your pepper plants and grow them as perennials using organic gardening techniques.
Give it a try- you will be amazed how productive your pepper plants will be in the succeeding years.
 
Jeff Webb