Deliciously fruity and mildly hot… Mariachi pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 500 – 600 SHU Median heat: 550 SHU Origin: United States Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: 5 to 13 times milder Use: Culinary Size: Up to 4 inches long, conical Flavor: Sweet There’s a … Read more
Its playful look hides a cayenne kick… Satan’s Kiss pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 40,000 – 50,000 SHU Median heat: 45,000 SHU Origin: Italy Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: 5 to 25 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: 2 inches wide, round Flavor: Neutral (peppery) The … Read more
A habanero better for cooler climates… Hot Paper Lantern fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 150,000 – 400,000 SHU Median heat: 275,000 SHU Origin: Peru Capsicum species: Chinense Jalapeño reference scale: 19 to 160 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: Up to 4 inches long, conical Flavor: Sweet, Smoky … Read more
A delicious color… Peach habanero fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 150,000 – 350,000 SHU Median heat: 250,000 SHU Origin: Caribbean Capsicum species: Chinense Jalapeño reference scale: 18 to 140 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: Approximately 2 inches long, pod-like Flavor: Sweet, Fruity Like many chili peppers, habaneros … Read more
Fruity and smoky, all in a small package… Bod’e pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 30,000 – 32,000 SHU Median heat: 31,000 SHU Origin: Brazil Capsicum species: Chinense Jalapeño reference scale: 4 to 13 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: Approximately 1/2 inch, round Flavor: Fruity, Sweet, Smoky … Read more
Providing a true purple pop… Pretty in Purple pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 4,000 – 8,000 SHU Median heat: 6,000 SHU Origin: United States Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: Equal heat Use: Ornamental Size: Approximately 1/2 inch, pod-like Flavor: Neutral (peppery) With its eye-catching purplish … Read more
Spicy with a sense of drama… Black Cuban pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 40,000 – 58,000 SHU Median heat: 49,000 SHU Origin: Cuba Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: 5 to 23 times hotter Use: Ornamental Size: Up to 1 inch long, conical Flavor: Neutral (peppery) … Read more
Perfect for landscaping or the kitchen… Inca Red Drop pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 10,000 – 30,000 SHU Median heat: 20,000 SHU Origin: Peru Capsicum species: Baccatum Jalapeño reference scale: 2 to 12 times hotter Use: Ornamental Size: Approximately 1/2 inch, tear-drop shaped Flavor: Fruity, Sweet … Read more
Fruity heat, great fresh or dried… Aji Colorado fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 20,000 – 30,000 SHU Median heat: 25,000 SHU Origin: Peru Capsicum species: Baccatum Jalapeño reference scale: 3 to 12 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: Up to 5 inches long, pendant-shaped Flavor: Fruity, Sweet The … Read more
Tiny chilies with the potential for big heat… Cumari do Para fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 50,000 – 300,000 SHU Median heat: 175,000 SHU Origin: Brazil Capsicum species: Chinense Jalapeño reference scale: 6 to 120 times hotter Use: Culinary Size: Up to 1/2 inch, bullet-shaped Flavor: Fruity, … Read more