Deliciously fruity and mildly hot...Scoville heat units (SHU): 500 to 600 Scoville heat unitsJalapeño reference point: 5 to 13 times milderOrigin: United StatesProducts and seeds: Mariachi pepper on AmazonThere’s a lot to love about the Mariachi pepper, a 2006 AAS winner (All America … [Read more...]
Satan’s Kiss Pepper: A Devil Of A Pop
Its playful look hides a cayenne kick… Scoville heat units (SHU): 40,000 - 50,000 Jalapeño reference point: 5 to 25 times hotter Origin: Italy Products and seeds: Satan’s Kiss pepper on AmazonThe Satan’s Kiss pepper (a.k.a. Baccio de Satana) has a playful look: small and round, cherry … [Read more...]
Hot Paper Lantern: A Habanero For The North
A habanero better for cooler climates… Scoville heat units (SHU): 150,000 - 400,000 Jalapeño reference point: 19 to 160 times hotter Origin: Peru Products and seeds: Hot Paper Lantern on AmazonHabaneros are known for their tropical flair - Caribbean sweet is their thing. So, too, for the Hot … [Read more...]
Bod’e Pepper: So Much More Than Cherry-Like Looks
Fruity and smoky, all in a small package… Scoville heat units (SHU): 30,000 - 32,000 Jalapeño reference point: 4 to 13 times hotter Origin: Brazil Products and seeds: Bod’e pepper on AmazonLike many small chili peppers, the bod’e peppers size belies a surprisingly nuanced fruity flavor. … [Read more...]
Pretty In Purple Pepper: A Royal Glow
Providing a true purple pop… Scoville heat units (SHU): 4,000 - 8,000 Jalapeño reference point: Equal heat Origin: United States Products and seeds: Pretty in Purple pepper on AmazonWith its eye-catching purplish hue, the Pretty in Purple pepper is a top choice for those seeking a colorful … [Read more...]
Black Cuban Pepper: Detailed In Dark
Spicy with a sense of drama… Scoville heat units (SHU): 40,000 - 58,000 Jalapeño reference point: 5 to 23 times hotter Origin: Cuba Products and seeds: Black Cuban pepper on AmazonColor is a whole plant affair with the Black Cuban pepper. It’s not only the fruits that take on stunning dark … [Read more...]
Inca Red Drop Pepper: Tears Of Fire
Perfect for landscaping or the kitchen… Scoville heat units (SHU): 10,000 - 30,000 Jalapeño reference point: 2 to 12 times hotter Origin: Peru Products and seeds: Inca Red Drop pepper on Amazon … [Read more...]
Aji Colorado: A Spicy Sweet Spot
Fruity heat, great fresh or dried… Scoville heat units (SHU): 20,000 - 30,000 Jalapeño reference point: 3 to 12 times hotter Origin: Peru/Bolivia Products and seeds: Aji colorado on AmazonThe aji colorado may not be the first aji pepper that comes to mind when thinking of Peruvian chilies, … [Read more...]
Cumari do Para: Wild Yellow
Tiny chilies with the potential for big heat… Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000 - 300,000 Jalapeño reference point: 6 to 120 times hotter Origin: Brazil Products and seeds: Cumari do Para on AmazonThe Brazilian Cumari do Para may be tiny - it sized more like a pea than a pepper - but boy … [Read more...]
Aji Pineapple: Tropical Fare
Delicious fruity flavor, good in the kitchen… Scoville heat units (SHU): 20,000 - 30,000 Jalapeño reference point: 3 to 12 times hotter Origin: Peru Products and seeds: Aji Pineapple on AmazonPeruvian aji peppers are well known for their flavor. Most have a delicious fruitiness that leans … [Read more...]
