The first stop was the pepper patch, where I used pruners to pick the peppers rather than try to pull them off the plant. I do that because in the process of pulling on the peppers, you can easily pull off a branch or even uproot the entire plant. Purple peppers are interesting to look at and mighty tasty too. 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.