Garden to Table Series - Some Like It Hot: Mastering Pepper Production
Spice up your garden with homegrown peppers! From sweet bell peppers to zesty jalapeños and fiery habaneros, discover the colorful world of pepper growing in Ventura County. Our Master Gardener instructor, Terry Garman, will share proven techniques for successfully growing peppers in our Mediterranean climate, ensuring you'll harvest a rainbow of peppers from your own garden.
Learn essential skills for pepper success, including variety selection for our climate, proper growing conditions, and timing tips for both sweet and hot peppers. We'll cover the complete growing cycle - from seed starting through harvest - plus expert guidance on common challenges, proper harvesting methods, and simple preservation techniques. Whether you're craving fresh salsa or stuffed bell peppers, we'll help you grow the perfect peppers for your favorite dishes.
Date: Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Time:5pm-6pm
Location: Hill Road Library, 1070 Hill Rd, Ventura
Link to register: https://surveys.ucanr.edu/survey.cfm?surveynumber=45258
Walk ins welcome!
If you have gardening questions, please email our free Master Gardener Helpline at mgventura@ucdavis.edu
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