by Matt Gibson The serrano pepper (Capsicum annuum 'Serrano') is basically a smaller version of the jalapeno. Clocking in between 5,000 and 23,000 Scoville units, serranos are typically a bit hotter than the jalapeno and are always a wonderful addition to salsas, sauces, … [Read more...]
How to Grow Tabasco Peppers (Capsicum Frutescens)
by Matt Gibson Did you know that you can grow tabasco peppers? Native to the Mexican state of Tabasco, the Tabasco pepper is a household name due to the famous hot sauce made in Avery Island, Louisiana. The compact, … [Read more...]
15 Tips for Growing Peppers Faster
By Jennifer Poindexter Do you enjoy growing your own peppers? Would you like a few tips to speed up the process from planting to harvest? If so, you’re in the right place. Though it’s true that nature must take its course many times when gardening, there are also some … [Read more...]
How to Grow Anaheim Peppers (Capsicum annuum longum ‘Anaheim’)
By Matt Gibson & Erin Marissa Russell With a heat level which is on par with a mild jalapeno, the Anaheim pepper ranges between 500-2,500 Scoville Heat Units, and is considered relatively mild amongst hot peppers. Anaheim peppers did get its name from the City in … [Read more...]
How to Grow Bell Peppers (Capsicum annuum)
By Matt Gibson Bell Peppers are native to Central and South America. They were brought to Europe by explorers around the time of Christopher Columbus, and have been cultivated all around the world ever since. Bell peppers are warm weather perennials which are commonly grown as … [Read more...]