The Hot Pops Yellow ornamental pepper is known for its vibrant yellow hue (among a multitude of colors) and moderate heat (1,000 to 5,000 Scoville heat units), particularly palatable for an ornamental. Though, like most ornamentals, the flavor leans to neutral (peppery) and slightly bitter, …
Aji Fantasy peppers have one of the more unique shapes that you’ll find on the Scoville scale, with a squashed, lantern-like look reminiscent of the Bishop’s Crown pepper. Originating from Finland, these peppers boast a citrusy, fruity sweetness (lightly tropical) and a low-medium heat (5,000 …
Feher Ozon paprika peppers, also known simply as Feher Ozon peppers, are a unique variety originating from Hungary. Renowned for their mild heat and vibrant flavor, these peppers are a favorite among culinary enthusiasts and gardeners alike. With a Scoville heat range of 0 to …
The NuMex Pumpkin Spice pepper was developed by New Mexico State University (hence the ‘NuMex’ in the name) in 1995, along with two other “spice”-branded chilies (the NuMex Lemon Spice and NuMex Orange Spice.) These striking 2.5-inch long fruits transition from a fresh green to …
The Jimmy Nardello pepper is a sweet, fruity, thin-skinned, horn-shaped pepper that ripens to a bright red when mature. It’s an heirloom variety, meaning it’s been passed down through generations of gardeners. The pepper is known for its unique flavor, which is described as sweet …
The Kraken Scorpion pepper is a large, brown, super-hot variety that was created by Mike Hess of Peoria, Illinois in 2013. It is a cross between the Bhut Jolokia India Carbon and the Trinidad Scorpion Chocolate. It’s an extremely hot pepper, with a Scoville Heat …
The Purple Tiger pepper is a beautiful and unique pepper with variegated green, white, and purple leaves. It produces small, tapered pods that start green, turn purple with stripes, and finally ripen to a deep red. This pepper boasts a medium heat, with a Scoville …
What a name. The Super Chili pepper, without a doubt, is not lacking in confidence. So what makes this hybrid hot pepper plant so super? It’s a looker, with multi-colored fruits (while maturing from green to red) that tend to project above the plant’s foliage to truly draw the eye. Beyond …
The cayenne pepper is renowned in the kitchen for its fiery medium heat and versatility. This long, slim chili pepper from French Guiana typically measures between 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making it significantly hotter than the average jalapeño. And while it has …
Scotch bonnet peppers are a type of chili pepper hailing from the Caribbean and known for their intense heat and unique fruity flavor. Named for their resemblance to the traditional Scottish tam o’ shanter hats, these peppers are a staple in Caribbean cuisine, adding a …