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...]
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, easy-to-grow pepper plant produces many clusters of tiny … [Read more...]
How to Grow Cayenne Peppers
by Matt Gibson The mighty cayenne pepper is a chili pepper plant from South America that can grow to heights anywhere from two to four feet tall. Immature pepper pods are green, but they gradually build in spice level as they ripen, finally turning red when the peppers are ready … [Read more...]
How to Grow Ghost Peppers (Bhut Jolokia)
by Matt Gibson If you want to grow your own ghost peppers, be careful. How hot is a ghost pepper? Depending on the variety, ghost peppers clock in anywhere between 855,000 and 1,041,427 Scoville units. A jalapeno, for comparison, can rate anywhere between 2,500 and 5,000 … [Read more...]
How to Grow Serrano Peppers
by Matt Gibson The serrano pepper 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, relishes, or any recipe that … [Read more...]