Keep in mind that nearly all green peppers will eventually turn red if left on the vine, but leaving them on the vine also slows down pepper production. Any member of the Solanaceae family requires substantial heat to set fruit. Most peppers are annual plants, lasting only one season. A long, hot growing season is required. Fertilize once or twice after the plants become established, before blossoms set.
All peppers require full sun, a fast-draining soil and regular water.
Harvest carrots shortly after a rain or after watering to prevent the tops from breaking off. For the same reason, grasp the top close to the root and gently pull straight up. Although the carrots you see in the store with the tops attached may appear fresher, they aren't necessarily so, and in most cases they're actually less nutritious and flavorful. Carrots reach perfection only in good-textured soil that's free of stones and clods. Plant the long varieties only if you can provide this type of soil.