There are some amazing and strange pepper varieties out there. The 7 pot bubblegum has a ‘bleeding calyx,’ while the Farmer’s Market jalapeno is covered in corking. However, the Sugar Rush Stripey pepper may just be the most fascinating we have seen so far. We were lucky enough to get some seeds, and we planted …
If the name of our website doesn’t make this obvious, peppers are (by far) our favorite plants to grow. We may not know how to keep our lawn perfectly green and happy, but our peppers always thrive. In this article, we’ll share some essential tips when it comes to planting peppers. You’ll find when to …
There is a rich diversity of pepper varieties. Sweet, spicy, large, small, wrinkly, smooth, the list of traits seems endless! Among the most beautiful is the Brazilian starfish pepper. These peppers almost look like candy, and are an absolute joy to grow in the garden. If you’re looking for something special to add to your …
By nature, pepper plants are perennial, meaning they can live for many years in the right conditions. However, many casual gardeners simply start from seed each year – but this isn’t required! Overwintering pepper plants is a (fairly) easy way to keep your chili plants alive longer. Winter weather is inhospitable to pepper plants, so …
Some foods just need to be dipped. In America, a chicken nugget isn’t happy without a side of ketchup, or maybe some sweet honey mustard. In Thailand, fried or grilled chicken is only complete when dipped in sweet chili sauce, or น้ำจิ้มไก่ (chicken dipping sauce). This sweet and spicy sauce is also perfect for countless …
If you live in a climate with winters, outdoor gardening must be put on hold until the spring. However, this doesn’t have to be the case (at least not entirely). This article will explain exactly how to grow peppers indoors year round. Peppers are perennial plants in nature, meaning that they can live for multiple …
One of the easiest, tastiest snacks you can make is pickled banana peppers! We always have a jar in our fridge to dress up sandwiches and eggs. It is not uncommon for us to throw a pickled banana pepper on top of a buttery cracker and a piece of cheddar cheese. Midnight snack anyone? Banana …
It happens all too often – you plant what seems to be a sensible number of pepper plants in the spring, only to be overwhelmed with tons of fresh bell peppers in the early fall. Thankfully, this is a good problem to have. In this article, I’ll share the best way to freeze bell peppers. …
The Aji Charapita pepper looks more like a wild berry than a spicy chili. However, it is indeed the latter, and has a rich history and cultural significance in Peru. In this article, I’ll share an overview of the Aji Charapita pepper. From the origin, to heat level and flavor, to how to grow and …
When I grow peppers, I make a point to always grow some varieties that are not easy to find. Instead of bell peppers, we have grown the Italian Marconi, Lesya, and Carmen peppers. Instead of jalapeños, we loved growing the jalafuego variety. Perhaps one of the most difficult-to-source hot peppers is the 7 Pot Bubblegum …