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 …
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 dark green, triangular-shaped peppers are almost as large as bells, but they also have a touch of heat. Thankfully, poblano peppers are also very easy to grow, and can be …
In a world of ever-increasing options, choosing the right LED light can be difficult. The goal is usually to maximize your indoor growing space, provide ample light output, and not break the bank. Enter the ViparSpectra Pro Series LED lineup. This company has been in the grow light space for a long time, having success …
Some plants in the garden require more sunlight than others. Some grow well in partial sun, like leafy greens, beets, and other cool weather crops. Others require more energy from the sun to produce their large fruits and seeds. Peppers grow quickly and produce bountiful harvests of large fruits. As a result, pepper plants can …
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 was particularly wrinkly, and he posted about it to share with the community. This went on to become the “brain strain” pepper, and was created through selective plant breeding. This …
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, satisfying, and they’re good for you! Sometimes you don’t want to chop up an entire bell pepper. Other times, you’re looking for a slightly sweeter crunch. Enter… the mini sweet …
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 these peppers to grow, we really recommend you grow both. They’re completely different in terms of flavor and heat. We have had great success growing both Carolina Reaper peppers and …
Serrano peppers are among the most popular spicy chili peppers available. You’ll find them in grocery stores alongside the jalapeño and habanero peppers. The serrano is slender, crisp, and usually sold in its unripe green form. In this article, you’ll find lots of information about the serrano pepper. This includes the pepper’s origins, flavor profile, …
Habanero pepper plants can be prolific. Because of this, you may harvest more habaneros than you know what to do with. It’s not a bad problem to have. If you’re in this situation, you’re in the right place. In this article, I’ll share some great ideas for what to do with habanero peppers. We have …
Pro MMA fighter Dustin Poirier was born in Louisiana, so it isn’t all that surprising that he has tackled the booming hot sauce business. In partnership with the Canada-based Heartbeat Hot Sauce Company, Poirier’s new sauce is a fresh take on the classic Louisiana-style recipe. In this article, we will share our thoughts on Poirier’s …