Late winter and early spring is a great time to start growing all types of chili peppers from seeds. That way, you'll have a plentiful supply of spicy pods throughout the summer. Before sowing can get ...

There are few dishes more comforting than chili. It's hearty, filling, and packed with flavor — what's not to love? Chili is also delightfully easy to prepare from scratch, making it ideal for ...

You snack on bell peppers, you love the heat of jalapeño in homemade watermelon salsa and you’ve dabbled with poblanos, but you’re ready to branch out. Good news: There are approximately 4,000 ...

There’s a wide world of chile peppers out there. But mild bell peppers, the scorching hot Carolina reaper and everything in between are all the same genus Capsicum. “So there’s obviously a ton of ...

Chili peppers have been cultivated by the Indigenous populations of Central and South America for thousands of years. Today, chili peppers are wildly popular and are grown in home gardens throughout ...

Peppers (Capsicum annuum) are easily one of the most popular veggies to grow at home — and while they can do well both indoors and outdoors (USDA Zones: 4-11), growing them indoors is often better.

When it comes to picking chili peppers, farmer James Weaver can do it without gloves but some of his customers need protection from the capsaicin, the chemical that makes the peppers hot and can give ...

About 26 years ago, a group of avid, like-minded gardeners came together, looking to add a little piquancy to their lives. They loved spicy foods but were unable to find the varieties of peppers ...