With so many types of chili peppers out there, how do you choose which ones to grow? Gardening is very addicting (fair warning), which means you’ll probably want to grow more than you think. 😉
And, if you love a particular pepper, such as jalapenos or ghost chillies, you’ll find that you have endless options as far as color, flavor and heat level. (Don’t worry, we have articles on that.)
Starting peppers from seed gives you the most access to different types of chillies. (If you need help finding the seeds that you want, be sure to check out the pepper seed vendor list.)
This page is a collection of articles that focus on specific chile varieties. You’ll also find topics on pepper colors, heat levels, culinary uses, plant growth habits and the hottest peppers in the world.
In case your interested, Growing Jalapenos 101 is our most popular article in the types of chili peppers category.
NOTE: This post is a part of the Growing Peppers page. Be sure to check out that page (also found in the menu) for a complete list of growing peppers articles. These posts cover a range of topics, from starting your seeds indoors to growing your pepper plants in containers.
Chile Varieties
These articles cover specific kinds of chili varieties like jalapenos. You’ll also find guides on the different types of peppers for cooking and information on various types of pepper plants by color, heat level and growth habit.
And, do you love super hots? Don’t miss the articles on ghost chilies and chile pepper scoville charts from some of the most famous hottest peppers in the world.
Pepper Varieties to Grow at Home
The Best Tasting Peppers to Grow for Beginners
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.
113 Types of Pepper Plants That Will Make You Want to Grow Today
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.
Growing Jalapenos 101: How to Grow Jalapenos from Seeds to Potted Plants
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.
Jalapeno Pepper Varieties: Which One Will You Grow?
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.
How to Grow Habanero Pepper Plants In A Small Space
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.
Chocolate Habanero: About This Awesome Pepper (+ Growing Tips)
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.
Jalapeno Seeds: Can You Grow Jalapenos from Store Bought Peppers?
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.)
World's Hottest Peppers
Discover the hottest peppers and learn how you can grow them too.
Ghost Pepper Plant Scoville, Colors and [Updated] Growing Guide
The ghost pepper (Bhut Jolokia) comes in more than just the red ghost pepper variety. Read about the ghost chili Scoville, its colors and how to grow ghost peppers in pots.
Carolina Reaper: All About the Hottest Pepper [+ Germination Video]
The Carolina Reaper is officially the world's hottest pepper. Find out all about the Reaper pepper and discover how you can grow your own Carolina Reapers from seed.
Chocolate Bhutlah: Is it Hotter Than the Carolina Reaper?
Heard about the Chocolate Bhutlah? If you love super hots, read on! Here, we discuss whether this Bhutlah pepper is hotter than the Carolina Reaper, along with other info you don't want to miss!
Where Do the Hottest Peppers In the World Come From?
Nuclear hot chillies come from many different places. Here's a list of some of the hottest peppers in the world where each pepper has a rating of over 1 milliion Scoville Heat Units (SHU) or more.
And for those of you who want a step-by-step, detailed growing guide that explains how to go from pepper seeds to outdoor-ready plants… Make sure to check out the updated and expanded Pepper Seed Starting Guide. I personally use this resource to grow my chillies each season, and I’m always here to answer questions!
