Types of Chili Peppers

Picking chillies to grow as a new gardener is confusing because there's so much to choose from. Here's a list of tasty peppers that are perfect for making chili, salsa, pickling, stuffing and more.

Want to discover new chile varieties that you can grow? Here's a list of some of the different types of pepper plants categorized by color, heat level and growth habit.

Jalapeno peppers are popular medium heat chillies that grow really well in containers. Here's a complete guide that shows you how to grow jalapenos from seeds to outdoor potted plants.

You don't have to limit yourself to just the green and red jalapenos in stores. Jalapeno pepper varieties come in a vast array of colors and heat levels. Here's a list of intriguing varieties.

Not everyone has a yard to garden. Fortunately, habanero pepper plants can thrive in pots. Here's how to grow habanero peppers in a variety of containers that fit a small space.

The chocolate habanero is one of my favorites. It's hotter than the orange variety and has an earthier taste. Here's where you can learn more about this habanero variety and get some growing tips too.

Yes, you can plant seeds from a fresh jalapeno pepper! Here’s what to expect when growing store-bought produce. (Plus, how to have the best chances at getting this to work.)

The Scoville scale measures the heat level of chile peppers. Learn how this spicy scale works and discover how your favorite peppers all compare in heat levels.