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Spicy Mexican Chocolate Fudge (Easy Recipe)

We originally got the idea for a spicy chocolate fudge when a friend gifted us a delicious tin of spicy chocolates one year. There is something magical that happens when chocolate and spice come together. If you’ve ever had Mexican hot chocolate, you know exactly what I’m talking about. And, it’s no secret that we …

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How Hot Are Jalapeño Peppers? (And How To Make Them Less Spicy)

Whether you’re deciding at the grocery store, or cooking a pot of spicy soup, you may wonder: How hot are jalapeño peppers? In this article, you’ll learn how spicy jalapeños typically are, both in terms of the Scoville scale and compared to other hot peppers. Plus, what makes jalapeños hot, and how can you make …

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7 Signs Of Overwatering Pepper Plants

Pepper plants need evenly moist soil to produce the best possible harvest. With consistent, deep watering, your peppers will produce the best quality fruits. However, there comes a point when the plants have had enough water. Any more, and you put the plant at risk of unnecessary stress. In this article, I’ll share 7 signs …

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How Long Do Peppers Take To Grow? (Timeline From Seed To Harvest)

If you are new to growing peppers, you will likely want to know how long they will take to grow. Peppers take longer to grow than many other common vegetable crops. If you’re looking for a short-season plant, peppers aren’t a great choice! However, the longer wait is well worth it for the delicious outcome …

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Bell Pepper Plant Growth Stages (Day 1-120 w/Pictures)

We have grown a lot of bell peppers in our many years as gardeners (this might be obvious, given the name of our website…). From beautiful reds, yellows, even striped sweet bell peppers, we’ve grown a ton! One thing that would have been helpful as a beginner is knowing the bell pepper plant growing stages. …

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Aji Fantasy Peppers – A Wildly Productive Variety!

If you are tired of growing the same old jalapeños and sweet bells, the aji fantasy pepper may be just what you need. This pepper comes from the Capsicum baccatum species and has unique flavor profile. The bizarre, quirky shape of the aji fantasy is also an attractive feature, somewhat resembling a top hat. The …

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Lesya Peppers – An Incredibly Sweet Bell Alternative

If you’re looking for a sweet and delicious pepper to grow, you may want to try the lesya pepper. This large, heart-shaped variety is known for having incredibly sweet flesh. Bell peppers are much more popular here in the US, but in the Ukraine, the lesya pepper is cultivated and well known. Thankfully, we can …

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