{"product_id":"gardening-step-by-step-the-pepper","title":"Gardening Step-By-Step: Volume 2: The Pepper","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStop struggling with leggy plants and disappointing yields—learn how to grow crisp bell peppers, smoky poblanos, and fiery habaneros like a pro.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eMost gardening encyclopedias try to teach you everything about every plant all at once—from complex soil chemistry to industrial irrigation. It’s enough to make any newcomer hang up their trowel before they even start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGardening Step-By-Step: The Pepper\u003c\/i\u003e, author Lenny Piazza strips away the academic filler to provide a high-yield, 60-minute field guide built on one simple philosophy: \u003cb\u003eMaster one plant, then move on.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDesigned for beginners, small-space growers, and food lovers, this concise manual cuts straight to the dirt with zero fluff. Inside, you will discover:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Pepper Catalog:\u003c\/b\u003e A breakdown of top varieties across 5 distinct categories—from snack-sized crunchers like Shishitos and reliable workhorse stuffers to rich roasters, mild zesters, and high-heat burners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Disease Toolkit \u0026amp; Flowcharts:\u003c\/b\u003e Step-by-step diagnostic tools to instantly identify, contain, and treat environmental stress, blossom end rot, and fungal leaf spots before they ruin your harvest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe \"Y\" Factor Pruning Secret:\u003c\/b\u003e Master early-season pinching and structural shape-ups to build short, stout, and sturdy plants capable of supporting massive fruit loads without snapping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Color vs. Green Strategy:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn when to harvest your peppers early for maximum volume or leave them on the vine to unlock intense sweetness, vitamin C, and maximum heat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Master Pepper Log:\u003c\/b\u003e Built-in modular field notes to record your data, track your milestones, and build a permanent, personalized gardening library that grows year after year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhether you're planting a single patio pot or carving out a backyard row, this guide gives you a clear, bulletproof roadmap from seed to table.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Piazza Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44148117569654,"sku":null,"price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0719\/5521\/8550\/files\/Cover_2602121b-8281-4d96-beee-4af38bfc8123.png?v=1788891246","url":"https:\/\/piazzapublishing.store\/products\/gardening-step-by-step-the-pepper","provider":"Piazza Publishing Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}