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 …
Most people meet the cayenne as a powder rather than as a pepper. It sits in the spice rack somewhere near the cumin, and it gets reached for whenever a dish needs to be hotter without tasting different. That is the whole job, and the …
Anaheim peppers are a type of chili pepper that originated in New Mexico but gained popularity in California, particularly around the city of Anaheim, from which they derive their name. These peppers are typically mild in heat, ranging from 500 to 2,500 on the Scoville …
Guajillo peppers are the dried form of the mirasol chili and commonly used in Mexican cuisine. They are known for their bright, tangy flavor (with hints of cranberry and tea) and very eatable medium heat, with a Scoville rating between 2,500 and 5,000 units. Guajillo …
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