Martha Stewart features UMaine Extension expert on planting peppers

Ankit Singh, assistant professor and ornamental horticulture educator at University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was featured on Martha Stewart discussing where gardeners should avoid planting peppers to support healthy growth and better harvests. “Crowding also reduces airflow, keeping leaves wetter for longer and increasing the risk of disease,” said Singh. “The result is often smaller plants, fewer peppers, and more pest or disease issues.”