Nov 08, 2020 · How to Grow Bell Peppers: 7 Tips for Growing Bell Peppers. Written by the MasterClass staff. Last updated: Nov 8, 2020 • 4 min read. Bell peppers are a warm-weather crop and a popular nightshade for both eating raw and cooking. Crunchy, sweet bell pepper plants lack capsaicin, the active component in hot peppers that gives them their heat.