Jay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion pepper is a hybrid pepper variety created by Jay Weaver from PA. Commonly known simply as JPGS, this pepper is the result of crossing a common ghost pepper with the Trinidad Scorpion. The pepper looks angry, with a highly wrinkled texture and long, curly stingers on the end. The color is …
Ghost peppers are relatively easy to grow, pack in the heat, and taste great in homemade hot sauce. We’ll teach you how to grow ghost peppers (bhut jolokia) from seed to harvest. The ghost pepper, or bhut jolika, is well known for its fierce heat and unique, wrinkly shape. Clocking in at approximately 1,000,000 SHUs …
The Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper is fiercely spicy. The small, wrinkled peppers look angry, because they are. They are known as one of the hottest peppers in the world. Most commonly used to make super-spicy hot sauces and powders, Moruga Scorpions are highly sought after. They take a long time to fully ripen, often 1-2 …
Pimiento peppers, or pimento peppers, are a common pepper variety with a very low heat level. They ripen from green to red and have thick, juicy flesh. The cherry or pumpkin-shaped pods are commonly pickled, stuffed with cheese, or used to stuff olives. About Pimiento Peppers Scoville Heat Units: 0-500Diameter: 2 – 3 inchesLength: 1.5 …
Are your pepper plants not growing as expected? Slow or stunted growth happens to peppers sometimes, but there are methods to fix it. We have put together our top tips for when your pepper plants are not growing. The first few tips in this article will pertain to younger plants, while the later tips apply …
Peppers are fascinating plants that are popular in gardens around the world. However, there is a subset of growers who only grow peppers, with a particular interest in the bizarre and exotic. There are 5 major domesticated pepper species, each of which has a whole host of unique varieties within. In this article, we will …
Here at Pepper Geek, we’re big on highly functional, affordable indoor grow lights. When we saw some fellow pepper growers using SANSI grow lights for starting pepper seeds indoors, we were intrigued. We reached out to Sansi and they were nice enough to send us a couple of their grow light options. Our main goal …
Many casual gardeners assume that winter means the end of the growing season. However, with indoor grow lights, overwintering methods, and greenhouses, our growing season can extend throughout the year. During any time of the year, you may wonder, “What can I plant now?“ In this article, we’ll go month-by-month and share a few options …
Today we’re going to make homemade spicy gummy bears. This recipe is very adaptable. If you do not wish to make your gummy bears spicy, you can simply leave the hot peppers out. Spicy candy may seem repulsive to some, but here at Pepper Geek, we really enjoy it! The sweetness of the candy balances …
Growing plants with hydroponics is easier than you may think. Yes, it requires specialized water-soluble nutrients, but with just a few supplies you can get started with a simple system, quick. In this article, we’ll show you how to make a DIY glass Ball jar hydroponics setup! It is easy, fun and looks pretty cool …