When to Pick Banana Peppers from the Garden
Wondering when to pick Banana peppers? Generally, Banana chilies are ready about 60 to 75 days after transplant. Picking also depends on the Banana pepper variety (hot or sweet) and … Read more
17+ Popular Spicy Foods at Trader Joe’s
If you love heat, here are the top 17 spicy foods at Trader Joe’s! Sorted by popularity, you’ll find hot sauces, spicy snacks, condiments and more. You can also download … Read more
Hot Sauce Scoville Scale: Ranking 11 Sauces By Heat
Remember Raider’s of the Lost Ark where Marion is doing shots with that big guy and wins? That was me in elementary school with my friends. Yeah, it wasn’t the … Read more
Spicy Gummy Bear Recipe with Juice (Gelatin & Vegan Options)
Got a few peppers? This spicy gummy bear recipe uses your favorite fruit juice to create hot candy that’s perfect for snacking. You can use Jalapenos, Habaneros, Ghost peppers, or … Read more
Scotch Bonnet Recipe: How to Make an Easy Jerk Marinade You’ll Love (Paleo)
Love heat? Here’s a recipe for a spicy and easy jerk marinade. Scotch Bonnet peppers are the star of the show, along with a variety of aromatic spices. This Scotch … Read more
When to Pick Jalapenos: Here’s How to Tell When They’re Ready for Harvest
Wondering when to pick Jalapenos? These peppers are typically harvested when they’re dark green and about 3 inches long. You can also collect Jalapenos when red if you want a … Read more
When to Pick Peppers (& How) + Best Tips for 12 Different Varieties
If you’re wondering when to pick peppers, you’re not alone. Quick answer: chilies are typically ready for harvest in 60 to 150 days (after transplant), depending on the variety. Below, … Read more
Hardening off Pepper Plants: How to (Safely) Prepare Seedlings for the Move Outdoors
You’ve started your pepper plants indoors, and now it’s finally time to move them outside (woohoo!). Before making the big move, they need a little prep to avoid shock. That’s … Read more
Pinching Pepper Plant Flowers: Should You Do It & How It’s Done
Pinching pepper plants is when you remove the buds and flowers on younger plants. The idea is that more energy goes into growing stronger branches that can support lots of … Read more
Transplanting Pepper Plants: When and How to Move Chillies to Bigger Pots
Transplanting pepper plants (potting up) is when you move seedlings to larger containers where they can continue growing. This process happens at least twice — indoors and outside. You’ll learn … Read more
27 Best Places to Buy Pepper Seeds Online
Where do you find the best pepper seeds, including rare and heirloom varieties? Here are 27 places to buy pepper seeds online for all types of chillies and heat levels! … Read more
What Is the Scoville Scale for Peppers?
For a long time, I said that the habanero was the real hottest pepper in the world. Call it Yucatecan pride, call it stubbornness, whatever. Unfortunately, science is not very … Read more
