We’ve received word here at Rural Sprout headquarters that Peter of the famed pickled peppers has retired. Apparently, his peck-picking days are over, and he’s decided to hang up his trowel. (Cake and ice cream will be served in the break room at 3:00pm)

Before he retired, however, he was kind enough to impart his pepper-growing wisdom with Rural Sprout so we can pass it on to you.