The Habanero pepper is a bright orange pod with fruity flavor and spicy heat — that’s only scratching the surface. I can tell you it’s also incredibly colorful, versatile in … Read more
Wondering about companion plants for peppers? These 25 plants help repel pests and keep chilies healthy. Plus, learn what NOT to plant with peppers to avoid problems. (You can also … Read more
Pimento peppers: you know them as the little red center in a stuffed green olive, the red flecks in southern Pimento cheese, or an important ingredient in the spice, Paprika. … Read more
If you’re a fan of Jamaican cuisine or Caribbean cooking, you’ve likely tasted the fruity, fiery flavor of a Scotch Bonnet. But what is a Scotch Bonnet pepper? And how … Read more
The first hot pepper I ate was the orange Habanero, which was challenging for me at that time. As my mouth burned, I started feeling woozy, almost like I had … Read more
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion is seriously hot at 1.2 to 2 million Scoville Heat Units (SHUs). This pepper is versatile in the kitchen but painful if you don’t have a … Read more
This question gets asked a lot: Are peppers fruits or veggies? You might know that anything with seeds – like peppers and tomatoes – can be called fruit, but it’s … Read more
The Pequin pepper (a.k.a. Chile Pequin or Piquín) is a red pepper small in size, but big on heat. You can use them whenever you want to add a spicy, … Read more
Got some containers to fill? Here’s a handy soil calculator for pots and raised beds that measures the soil volume you need. Take the guesswork out so you can start … Read more
If you’re a spicy food lover like me, you’re always looking for new, delicious ways to use your chilies. Here are 24 recipes using Habanero peppers that make cocktails, appetizers, … Read more
Thinking about when to pick Bell peppers? Here’s the short answer: Bell peppers are ready to harvest 60 – 90 days after transplant, when they’re 3 to 7 inches long … Read more
Do you need to know when to pick Cayenne peppers? These chilies are typically harvested about 70 – 100 days after transplant when they’re 4 – 5 inches long and … Read more
