Shishito peppers are becoming very popular in the US, but have been a staple in East Asia for centuries. Commonly thought of as a Japanese pepper, the shishito is incredibly versatile in cooking and preserving. From pickling to frying to dehydrating for flakes, the shishito pepper is a great pepper to grow in your home …
Growing up, we are usually told that peppers and tomatoes are vegetables. Fruits, on the other hand, include apples, pears, peaches and other, sweeter foods that are mostly eaten fresh, as a snack. But what would you say if a botanist asked you whether a pepper is a fruit or a vegetable? Today, you’ll have …
Growing plants indoors has continued to rise in popularity, especially in recent years. With it, the industry of grow lights has been booming. LED companies are all racing to provide quiet, efficient and user-friendly lighting options for indoor growers. We recently reviewed the ViparSpectra P1500 LED for growing our peppers indoors from seed. It was …
When starting pepper seeds, a common issue we face is the seed coat getting stuck on the seedling. If you do not remove it, the plant may fail to emerge, preventing photosynthesis and eventually dying. In this article, we will share our method of removing the seed coat from pepper seedlings. It doesn’t always work, …
The CGN 21500 pepper is a beautiful and unique chili variety. Discovered in South America, this land variety is part of the Capsicum chinense species. It’s pumpkin-like shape and beautiful coloration make the CGN 21500 pepper a great candidate for cross breeding with other chinense varieties. They are also easy to grow in containers or …
Dehydrating peppers is a fantastic way to store fresh peppers for a long time. Removing the moisture from fresh chilies inhibits the growth of molds, making them shelf stable for months. Whether you’re cooking with them, creating a spicy seasoning, or flavoring a pot of soup, dried peppers are an amazing ingredient! We always have …
The chile de arbol is an incredibly popular pepper variety from Mexico, well known for its use in a dried or powdered form. While it is incredibly common in Mexican cuisine, it is only gradually making its way across the world. If you are looking for a chile de arbol substitute, we’ve got you covered. …
In the world of unique chili peppers, there is not much more exciting than a black pepper. The pimenta da neyde pepper is the land variety that started it all, introducing high levels of anthocyanins into the Capsicum chinense species. The rare neyde pepper was discovered in Brazil, and is said to be a natural …
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 bountiful harvest, you may wonder if you can freeze your habaneros for long term storage. In this article, we’ll cover our easy steps for freezing habanero peppers properly. In just …
Troy Primeaux has led an interesting life. From thrashing out in the 90s as part of the Deep South psychedelic rock band Santeria, to breeding one of the world’s hottest peppers, the 7 Pot Primo pepper. Primeaux shifted to horticulture in the early 2000s, reportedly in need of a more family-appropriate lifestyle. While studying at …