Black Panther Pepper – The Black Ghost
In the world of unique chili peppers, there is not much more exciting than a black pepper. The pimenta de neyde pepper is the land … Read more
When To Plant Pepper Seeds (by Hardiness Zone)
Peppers do not like cold weather. As a result, most gardeners have to wait to plant pepper seeds until the winter weather is almost gone. … Read more
Ghost Peppers (Bhut Jolokia): How To Grow From Seed
If you’re looking to learn all about growing ghost peppers, you’ve come to the right place. Here at Pepper Geek, ghost peppers (the bhut jolokia) … Read more
Best Grow Lights For Pepper Plants – Indoor Grow Lights
If you grow pepper plants from seed, you’ll most likely need to use a grow light to get the plants started. Grow lights have come … Read more
Simple Habanero Hot Sauce Recipe – Just 6 Ingredients
So you grew habaneros this year and you have WAY more peppers than you were expecting. Never fear, it is time to make this simple … Read more
Aphids On Pepper Plants – How To Treat And Prevent
Aphids are definitely one insect you’ll want to keep far away from your pepper plants. There are thousands of different aphid species around the world, … Read more
Chile De Arbol Substitutes – 9 Alternative Ingredients
The chile de arbol is an incredibly popular pepper variety from Mexico well known for its use in a powdered form. While it is incredibly … Read more
Freezing Habanero Peppers for Easy Storage
Habanero peppers are one of the easiest spicy peppers to grow yourself. They are also cheap to purchase in bulk at the supermarket. After a … Read more
7 Pot Primo Pepper – The Hottest Pepper In The World?
Troy Primeaux has led an interesting life. From thrashing out in the 90s as part of the Deep South psychedelic rock band Santeria, to cultivating … Read more
How to Store Poblano Peppers – 5 Easy Methods
If you love the flavor and spice of jalapeños, but want the versatility of a bell pepper, then poblanos may be your perfect pepper. These … Read more
ViparSpectra P1500 LED Grow Light Review
In a world of ever-increasing options, choosing the right LED light can be difficult. The goal is usually to maximize your growing space, provide ample … Read more
How Much Sun do Peppers Need? Lighting Guide for Chilis
Different plants in the garden require more or less sunlight to thrive. Some prefer partial sun, like leafy greens, beets, and other cool weather crops. … Read more
7 Pot Brain Strain Peppers
In 2008, David Cappiello (known as Cappy on TheHotPepper forum) shared a unique variant of a 7 pot pepper plant. The skin of his peppers … Read more
How To Eat Mini Sweet Peppers
When it comes to peppers, we’re definitely geeky about unique varieties and scorching heat. However, we think mini sweet peppers are under-appreciated. They’re incredibly versatile, … Read more
Carolina Reaper vs. Habanero Pepper
Even though the Carolina Reaper and the habanero pepper are the same species, they are very different peppers. If you’re trying to decide which of … Read more