If you love hot sauce and salsa, you probably have the Habanero pepper plant on your grow list. Using these 3 tried-and-true container options, you can grow thriving plants even … Read more
If you love Mexican cuisine, you’ve probably got questions about Chile Guajillo — the dried form of the Mirasol pepper. Here’s everything you need to know about using this medium … Read more
Wondering how to use chile Ancho in recipes? The Ancho — part of the “Holy Trinity” of dried Mexican chiles — is a staple in mole sauce, salsas, stews, birria, … Read more
If you love traditional Mexican cuisine, you’ll want to stock up on chile Pasilla. This guide explains everything you need to know about cooking and growing this beloved Mexican pepper. … Read more
Poblano peppers are known for stuffing with cheese to create delicious chiles rellenos, but these mild peppers are also great for many other recipes. After going through my guide to … Read more
The fruity, fiery chile Puya is hugely popular among Mexican pepper enthusiasts, but it’s not always easy to find. If you want better access to this variety, I’ve got you … Read more
Wondering when to pick Habaneros? The short answer: Habaneros are usually ripe and ready to be harvested 75 to 110 days after transplanting when they’re vibrant orange or scarlet red … Read more
Understanding how to grow Jalapenos is confusing when you’re new to gardening. If you follow these steps, you’ll know what to do during different Jalapeno plant stages, from starting seeds … Read more
So, how hot is a Jalapeno pepper? The average Jalapeno Scoville ranks between 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). If you’re unfamiliar with this heat rating system, that might … Read more
When buying Jalapeno peppers, do you ever wonder if you can start growing Jalapeño plants from the fresh seeds inside those chilies? Jalapeno seeds aren’t hard to come by, but … Read more