5 Brilliant Tips for Growing and Harvesting Peppers

[@MSMAXIALE]

I just told my husband, "This is the guy why our backyard looks like it does." LOLOL

[@monicamayer977]

Funny!

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Lol. I have said that to my husband too

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LOL RIGHT!!

[@earthelemental8081]

He has been my inspiration as well. We just got a place to grow last fall so this year is a bit of a testing grounds and we will eventually sow more and more into the tree line on the side of our house. Here is a link if you're interested. =) kzbin.info/www/bejne/oneueK16qsljeq8

[@Jash22222]

08:47. Tuk makes off with a cucumber and hides it in a bush. Comes back as if nothings happened. lol

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Hahahahahaha.... Good eye!!!

[@paladinsmith7050]

Omg 😂😂

[@pamelaadams3649]

I caught that too! Lol 😆

[@B.Christine_W222]

He was in stealth mode when he did it too😂

[@Joshua-we2us]

Yes!! I thought the same, pretending like nothing happened, Lol

[@mistyriennett5902]

Oh my God that was so cute that that little puppy grabbed the pepper and ate it.

[@downtime4563]

Your cameraman is great. Always gets good views of what you're talking about.

[@wval4379]

I love it when Tuck harvests his own snacks. When he does it behind your back, like that pepper in this video, it's even better. He cracks me up. He's so cute you have to laugh at him when he does this stuff. Oh, and love your gardening info, too. ;)

[@vlanza1999]

Tuck is the healthiest pup...lucky little guy.

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hes actually ripped under the fur

[@garlicgirl3149]

He looks so healthy and bright!

[@josuemanzo1097]

I love your videos, greetings from Costa Rica. Props to your cameraman also, they do a very good job showing the garden.

[@AdaraAhab]

Yes...I was thinking the same thing

[@fishehunteral2280]

California gardener here. I stopped topping my peppers a couple years ago. Most naturally sprout into different stems and the yield is just as high or even better actually!

[@merlands1]

Tuck is the best pup ever !

[@yarnho2981]

James! When I first watched a video of you a month or so ago, I cracked up. How could this tall lanky joking man be a serious gardener? But I watched for the entertainment. Well , hats off to you. You are a spectacular gardener and I’ve learned so many things from you and Tuck! You not only help with issues in the garden, and give pointers right up to harvest, but you remind me to savor what I’ve grown and give thanks for all those growing blessings around me. I love the Food Forest and I am now subscribed. I was born and raised in Wisconsin, and now this ‘cheesehead’ is retired in Kentucky where the summers are hotter, more humid and last nearly forever. Thank you for all you do and the wonderful way that you do it! 💕🌺💕

[@kathybelcher9547]

So true we must be grateful for everything...God is merciful and so giving. Love your joyful energy and seeing you and Tuck making the most of your time together. Thanks for all the information and encouragement!!

[@dukesilver702]

Tuck samples everything!

[@jamesprigioni]

It's gotta be Tuck approved

[@charmainegreene2178]

James, I just love your channel so much. Your personality is to die for. You are so sweet. Can't get enough of your beautiful plants, and of course, Tuck. I have learned so much from watching you. You are certainly amazing. Keep up the beautiful work.

[@48rylo]

I have never gotten more out of a video ever. I live in London ON, similar to your climate and im pumped to try to replicate some of your strategies

[@kathrinekerns8398]

Everyday I see Tuck I smile. He is a sweetheart. Your food forest is awsome.

[@ontariogardening]

In the past I have spread out my peppers when planting in raised beds. After receiving a tip that peppers like to 'hold hands' (aka be closer together), I tried planting them about 4 per sqft.WOW! What a difference! They far surpassed productivity from any past growing season. I have never 'topped' or pruned my peppers plants- so unnecessary! Great video. Can't wait to watch more.

[@dustyflats3832]

They appreciated the shade each provided. Good job! Mine would be a bit too big to plant 4 per foot though, but you are much farther North than zone 5a and if it works grow it.

[@karentucker2161]

Ok, that's good to know. I was concerned that I did mine too close... they are growing but wondering about sprouting.

[@tprfk]

Peppers do better in pots for me than they do in-ground for some reason. The jalapeños stay small and have almost as many flowers and fruit as they do leaves , love it!

[@johna9530]

Can you please make a “ How to prepare for a hurricane” gardening video. It would be really really helpful.

[@ajvintage9579]

Tuck is the taste tester and quality control guy!! I love Tuck in your videos!!

[@LerrinB]

I don’t even have a garden. I only watch these videos for Tuck.

[@jimwilleford6140]

James. As always I enjoy and admire your videos. You’ve definitely got one of the best gardens on UTube. One thing, due to lack of space, I plant my chiles in a very rich 3 year old lasagne bed. I plant them very close together, almost like a mixed Chile hedge. The hedge shades all the plants, which is helpful in warm environments. I am an in s. Oregon, a very hot summer climate, and The harvest starts early and ends late. It is also abundant. Thanks again for your great teaching skills. Oh, also have 3-4” of straw mulch on top. But never right up against the individual plant bases.

[@unonimus5]

0 dislikes! A golden man with a golden community. And don't forget Tuck.

[@jamesprigioni]

I am so thankful for the attitude of people in the comments, always kind and encouraging words. I know its not me, so it must be Tuck

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@@jamesprigioni it's you James along with Tuck ❤!

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Another day, another useful video. Be sure to give tuck a good carrot.

[@jamesprigioni]

Will do my friend, thanks for the kinds words 😁🙏

[@tomalvarez192]

Thank you James for all your advices so that we can grow beautiful vegetable gardens too. Mostly, thank you for your positive way of giving those advices; your encouragement, your last messages. Good energy back to you too, and a hug for Tuck.

[@johnalmaguer644]

Love the ending - well said, the garden speaks truth

[@JessSuave]

I live in Texas. 110F and blistering sun means we have to run 40% and 60% shade cloths over just about everything. Makes a HUGE difference though!

[@sallyg.4253]

Tuck is so adorable!

[@michellebayer397]

Love your videos! Love the camera persons new skills, and love Tuck too!

[@pond9200]

Love seeing you including Tuck into your gardening activities. ❤

[@tammyw986]

Love the information on peppers and Tuck is the cutest boy ever. ❤

[@duckbrother2duckbrother246]

In my experience, the only difference between topping and not topping peppers is the growth habit. That is to say, topping makes the plants bushier, which is nice if you are growing without supports, or in a windy area.

[@W1zdumb]

Just like good old maryjane.

[@RichGardenLife]

Hey What’s up James I had a great harvest this year with sweet peppers, your peppers looks healthy as always 👍🏾👍🏾.

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Just checked out your channel mate and I'm bloody impressed, subbed. Hope plenty of other people do as well and that you're having a good one 👍😊

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@@RichGardenLife I'm in bro.

[@joybeum7177]

Always give thanks! I am so thankful for my garden; it is my sane place. 😊

[@amyk6028]

Love sweet little Tuck!! 💕

[@Joshua-we2us]

Those tomatoes are still going strong! 🍅🍅🌶🌶🥒🐕😁And Tucky boy still hiding his stash for Winter. Lol. About 8:45 mins in. I can't prove it but it would make sense. Lol.👏🌟

[@pete.thismoment]

Loved especially the Companion Planting bit...

[@QuestionThingsUseLogic]

Tuck surely tucks into the tucker!

[@lanier1747]

❤️ Tuck

[@jamesprigioni]

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[@andielliott2306]

I just love watching your videos...makes me smile!

[@MrEiht]

I call my peppers: "Basil and friends". Since the Basil decides where it wants to grow and it chose the chillis/peppers, I let them hang out together as well.

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Beautiful kale

[@shesgonecountryfarms6281]

We love Tuck!!!!!

[@jamesprigioni]

And he loves you!!!! I will give him some "good boys" from you 😁🐕❤️

[@zaretnavarro]

Thank you! We are at 120 degree weather here in California so my plants are suffering. Thanks to this video I am going to move my pepper plants to the shade. I thought they needed full sun all day. Not in the desert lol. The sun is harsh here.

[@dianem7771]

Tuck loves his veggies 😀

[@shannonvass1232]

You rock!!! Jersey here too!! Thanks for the tips I couldn’t do this without you. I’ve been watching for two years and you are my go to with all my questions.

[@elizabethg9692]

Tuck is so cute.

[@seanconnolly1372]

They say that a wise man learns from his mistakes, but an even wiser man learns from the mistakes of others. Thanks for your knowledge, wise man. I was just about to top my pepper plants but now deem it more important to be able to cram more plants into less space. Cheers james.

[@donogic]

Already planning my garden for next year! Going to clear a tree on the south side of my property and put down a nice thick layer of wood chips and start my own food forest! Love your enthusiasm James!

[@monicarevey9911]

I’m glad it doesn’t get to hot here in Bellingham Washington. It was over 90 degrees 2 times last year in these parts. I remember those 2 days man CRAZY. It was late summer in August and September. The weird part is it was 91 just the other last week. Very noticeable difference even for PNW where you can get light to mild rain, sunshine, hail and snow in 1 hour.

[@angelinamanuel2500]

Thank you. I'm just a new gardener, your videos are so encouraging.

[@ekhoromeo]

Planted peppers this year, and all are doing well ! Took off a lot of bottom leaves and staked the plants.

[@lumpyslongshot2113]

Get them veggies little buddy. You too tuck🤣😜❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kennethseegar9632]

Great tips on growing peppers. Tuck is so cute.

[@gigime5472]

I just love your garden and your dog.

[@maxineblock2167]

Thanks James 👍😊🌷

[@antoinettegainous4883]

Yes, James, I love seeing Tuck in your garden. He's such a gentleman.

[@shazyaperveen7173]

He is God gifted angle who help us God bless you

[@bettypittman4855]

I just love watching tuck!! He’s such a cutie!!! Give him lots of kisses for me. Would love to see him more! And I love your food forest! I would love to do this in my backyard but my husband loves his grass. But I’ll chip away at it with my raised beds eventually lol. I love how you blend gardening with trying to be more thankful and present! You seem like a awesome guy! God Bless you and Tuck! ♥️

[@ummlittlemuslim]

same about the husband

[@charleneali8367]

I love your hard work and the garden and most of all tucker your pup

[@james7707]

LETS GoOoO!! Tuck with the cuke!!

[@ctgardener6026]

Tuck is just too cute! I had a dog named Licorice smartest dog!

[@lindalee601]

💗 4 Tuck. Love his floppy ears 💗 I'm in nj too and its been crazy hot. I'm just watering and maintaining the plants. I've got weeds growing which is driving me crazy. Can't wait until fall gardening. 💗🌻🙏🐾

[@singncarpenter6270]

Great midsummer advice James and the peppers look great.

[@boonesiriratchaseema5118]

Hello James, love seeing tuck eating the fruit and vegetables he eat healthier than most people lol He is so cute. Love to seeing tuck every episode. I live in one bedroom apartment and I be able to grow so many plants fruits and vegetable you gave me a lot of ambition thank you.

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Look how lush!

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Bahaha, your intro fading into Pretty Lights. Instant sub.

[@timothyalan7731]

You go Tuck !

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It doesn't matter how I feel, every time I hear the start of your videos you put a smile on my face. Thank you :)

[@lauriebosworth5325]

Thanks James and Tuck for the awesome videos and great information🐝💚🐝

[@beckysheetz4343]

Amen, brother!

[@maria_w311]

My beds are 3 × 6. I grow 3 tomato plants surrounded by 4 peppers and 4 okra. Then, I sprinkle in onion, basil, parsley, nasturtium, and radishes.

[@pamwilliams6630]

Good lesson, be patient, harvest is coming. Be thankful!!!

[@newcountryguy]

That little sneak! 🤣

[@nildaotero2933]

Great video, thanks for the tips ❤❤❤❤❤

[@takishasage-freebeautyzone]

Thanks for the tips and the encouragement. I appreciate it. 👍🏽

[@jenniferdawson2536]

Just love Tuck!!!

[@dustyflats3832]

YOU ARE CORRECT!! Peppers need some shade! Thank you for giving everyone the best tip to growing peppers. They won't set fruit when temps are too hot. They need even moist soil not wet or rock hard dry. If you can't plant so they get some afternoon shade try 30% shade fabric or according to your climate. I plant mine along a cattle panel run North to South and peppers on the East and tomatoes on the West. They thrived! Actually whenever I found a healthy nightshade weed it was in moist soil somewhat shaded.

[@carolsanborn5332]

"There are some people you don't love being around". SO TRUE!!!! Neat how James correlates the relationships of plants to those of people. Very incouraging when he says to keep at it. Slow +steady wins the race is another great saying.🏆🐢🏁

[@TheUsername2544]

My favorite gardening channel!

[@jamesprigioni]

Let's Goooo!!! Glad to hear that Paula, I'll let Tuck know 🐕❤️

[@WinsomeWinslet]

I can attest to this advice. My peppers are planted so they get full sun in the afternoon and even though I get tons of peppers, they struggle every day from about 2 pm until sundown. I will re-think my location next season.

[@wingabouts]

Gratitude is good to grow...! Love your enthusiasm as much as your knowledge. 💞 I didn't know about pruning off an unripe pepper. I'll do that this evening. Did you know you can ferment sliced or diced bell peppers and have them year round to toss on your salads? That's why I have 27 bell pepper plants! 😳

[@dawnitalutz1953]

I love Tuck.

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

As always great video thanks Tuck!!

[@jamesprigioni]

You're welcome Felicia, thank you for the kind words ❤️

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Love Tuck!!!!❤

[@markfrancis9106]

Thanks for info on peppers James and Tuc. Love your videos cheers👍👍👍

[@michaelroof1969]

Go Tuckie go!!

[@shannonfox5363]

I come here for tuck and the great info is a huge plus lol

[@ThirdCoastGardening]

Peppers are my favorite plants to grow.

[@jamesprigioni]

One of my favorite too, the colors are so striking

[@Michael-zn2jc]

Me too

[@jimwilleford6140]

Backyard Gardening & Cooking mine too.

[@winnietung5812]

Thank you for your useful peppers tips!

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You are so good. Just love your information. You Rock

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I love your garden❤️, your videos ❤️, your dog 🐕 ❤️😘😘😘

[@marieheffern1575]

Your videos are high-density high value, like your vegetables. Appreciate your insight! Also love Tuck.

[@sallyhurt9440]

I love Tuck!

[@marchkean4202]

I have learned more in the few weeks I have watched you than I ever knew in all the years I have gardened. And its helping my plants. Thank you!

[@jedpusczykowski4955]

Great advice James! I love to harvest any home grown veggie or fruit!

[@mellyg8872]

I absolutely love the way you infuse us with your knowledge! So much passion ☺️ That Tuck is a stinker, snagging veggies while Dad is making videos lol

[@jesseoh9215]

Tuk is just a boss!

[@mariagibbons8437]

Hi James! Most of your info. Might not be able to work here in Ireland, but your enthusiasm & kindness certainly is uplifting when we need a tip on how to improve our garden, it always work in our hearts!

[@bigmaude31]

😂 Tuck sneaking off with a cucumber behind your back. ❤️❤️❤️

[@rolotomassi3107]

When I have a bad day I watch your videos. Thanks for the positive energy.