The Satan’s Kiss pepper (a.k.a. Baccio de Satana) has a playful look: small and round, cherry pepper-like. But its name should give you some warning there’s something hidden behind its cute facade. Yes, this Italian heirloom pepper as has a surprising punch for its size, … 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 Like many small chili peppers, … 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 hue, the Pretty in Purple … 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) Color is a whole plant … 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 With its tiny profile and … 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 aji colorado may not be … Read more
Delicious fruity flavor, good in the kitchen… Aji Pineapple 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: 2 to 3 inches long, pendant-like Flavor: Fruity, Sweet, Tropical Peruvian aji peppers are … Read more
Good as both an ornamental and culinary chili… Little Elf pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 20,000 – 30,000 SHU Median heat: 25,000 SHU Origin: Hungary Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: 3 to 12 times hotter Use: Ornamental Size: Up to 1/2 inch long, conical Flavor: Earthy If you love holiday … Read more
Party-like colors that draw the eye… Sangria pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 1,000 – 5,000 SHU Median heat: 3,000 SHU Origin: Unknown Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: Equal to 8 times milder Use: Ornamental Size: 2 to 3 inches long, conical Flavor: Neutral (peppery) Talk about a blast of color. … Read more
The leaves and the fruits provide dark depth to landscaping… Royal Black pepper fast facts: Scoville heat units (SHU): 5,000 – 30,000 SHU Median heat: 17,500 SHU Origin: Unknown Capsicum species: Annuum Jalapeño reference scale: Equal to 16 times hotter Use: Ornamental Size: Up to an inch long, conical Flavor: Neutral (peppery) The … Read more