The Mojave Desert is a unique growing environment. With summer temperatures that can go over 110 degrees Fahrenheit it is imperative that you use the "Right Plant, Right Place" theory. Community-based Instructor, Nicole Hansen, teaches you how to grow peppers in the desert.

Hansen, N. 2020, PPE for Summer Gardening and Crops for the Desert Summers - Peppers, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel

Extension Associated Contacts

Tricia Braxton

Nicole Hansen

Angela O'Callaghan

Also of Interest:


Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Hydrology Pinyon-juniper encroachment of sagebrush ecosystems alters water processes. This fact sheet details how this change in hydrology occurs and describes the effects of increased water runoff and soil erosion. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-115
Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Invasive Species This fact sheet provides information on the relationship between pinyon-juniper encroachment of sagebrush rangelands and invasive species, such as non-native annual grasses. Learn how encroachment and non-native grasses interact to influence ecosystem functioning and health. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-116
Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Sagebrush-Dependent Wildlife Pinyon-juniper encroachment of sagebrush ecosystems impacts many wildlife species through loss of habitat. This fact sheet provides information on how decreasing food and cover with encroachment harms sagebrush-dependent wildlife. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-119
Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Wildfire Wildfire behavior is altered with pinyon-juniper encroachment of sagebrush ecosystems. In this fact sheet learn how wildfire fuel amounts and structure change with encroachment and the impacts of this on the landscape. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-117
Pinyon-Juniper Encroachment: Effects on Carbon and Nutrient Cycling The encroachment of pinyon-juniper woodlands into sagebrush ecosystems alters nutrient cycling. This fact sheet details how encroachment affects nutrient availability and carbon sequestration. Putz, T., Restaino, C. 2021, Extension \| University of Nevada, Reno, FS-21-118

PPE for Summer Gardening and Crops for the Desert Summers - Peppers

Published by: Hansen, N., 2020, PPE for Summer Gardening and Crops for the Desert Summers - Peppers, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, YouTube Channel