When growing your own peppers, you may want to start with a pepper that is easy to grow, such as the sweet peppers, which have a long shelf life and do not need any special care. However, you may want to try some of the hotter peppers if you like spicy foods. A good way to start your garden is to plant seeds. Plant them in a pot and keep them in a warm, sunny location. This will help the seeds germinate faster. You can also buy a few plants at a nursery. These plants are already started and will not need to be planted in a pot. When you are ready to plant, make sure you select a place that has good drainage. If you live in an area where there is a lot of water, then you will have to make sure that the soil drains well.