Peppers

Poblano peppers are a mild hot pepper only registering 1,000 – 2,000 on the scoville scale although they at times vary widely depending on the variety and growing conditions. A fully ripened red poblano is substantially hotter than an immature green poblano. The poblano is a mild chili pepper that hails from Puebla, Mexico where … Read more

What is an Aconcagua Pepper? Aconcagua hails from South America which would lead one to believe it to be a spicy Latino hot pepper. Surprise, it is actually very sweet as far as peppers go. It’s not quite as sweet as fruit, but it does have a distant whisper of a fruity flavor while retaining … Read more

For culinary and gastronomical purposes peppers are generally grouped into two categories, Sweet and Hot peppers. Growing varying varieties of peppers together is fine. Unlike some vegetable varieties, such as corn, it will not effect the flavor or appearance of the pepper itself. Although cross pollination is a possibility, so long as you are not … Read more

Tabasco peppers are a popular variety of chili pepper. The plant tends to have a bushy growth habit. The peppers are tapered and roughly 1.5 to 2 inches long on average. Immature peppers are generally yellowish green and mature to hot yellows and shades of orange. They are named for the Mexican state of Tabasco. … Read more

CapsicumUSDA Zones – Variety DependentSoil pH 5.8-6.5Full SunAnnual Planting Peppers Peppers are best started indoors in late winter or early spring. Start from seeds in peat pots or cell packs and then transplant into the garden when night-time temperatures in your region are consistently above 50 degrees. Peppers are generally grown for home gardens from … Read more