In The Garden — best peppers for a short season

Best Peppers for Short Seasons in Canada: A Grower’s Guide Canada’s growing season varies wildly from coast to coast. In many regions, choosing the right pepper variety is the difference between a bountiful harvest and a garden full of green "maybes." In this guide, you’ll discover which peppers actually mature in shorter Canadian summers (Zones 3 - 5), along with expert tips on timing and maximizing your yield before the first frost. Why Pepper Selection Matters in Canada Peppers are heat-loving tropicals. Many popular varieties require 100+ days of consistent heat to ripen—a luxury many Canadian gardeners don't have. In...