Native to tropical America (including Central and South America and Mexico), pepper is an evergreen shrub. However, in northern climates, these hardy plants are usually treated as annuals. Cultivated by pre-Columbian civilizations, bell peppers were a culinary staple as well as an important source of spice and medicine in equatorial America and even Asia.
Today, there are many types of peppers that vary in size, color, and degree of heat, as measured by the Scoville Heat Units (SHU) scale, a tool used to measure the heat or heat of different peppers.
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1. Paprika ( Capsicum annuum )
One of the most popular types of peppers, bell peppers produce thick, smooth fruits that are green, yellow, or red in color and high in vitamins A and C. Their crunchy flesh tastes great raw in a salad or as part of a vegetable dish. But they can also be delicious in boiled or baked dishes.
Peppers have a long growing season and prefer sunny locations and well-drained, loamy soil with a low-nitrogen fertilizer. They are ready to harvest in 60-90 days.
Scoville Heat Units: Since peppers lack capsaicin, the component that causes heat, their SHU rating is 0.
Our recommendation: Burpee Great Stuff Sweet Pepper Seeds on Amazon for $7.51.
This strain produces an abundance of large, disease-resistant peppers.
2. Banana pepper ( Capsicum annuum 'Sweet Banana')
Another sweet variety, banana pepper gets its name from its namesake with curved yellow fruits. Often known as sweet banana peppers because of their flavor, this is a mild, medium variety that is actually a type of chili pepper, but without the heat. It is commonly used in salads, sandwiches and pizza.
Plants grow 18 to 24 inches tall and sometimes require a trellis. They like rich, well-drained soil, full sun, and a balanced or low-nitrogen fertilizer. Harvest for about 70 days.
Scoville Heat Units: This pepper usually has 0 SHU, but can go as high as 500 SHU.
Our recommendation: Instant Latch Banana Sweet Pepper Seeds on Amazon for $6.95.
These non-GMO heirloom seeds produce fruits that reach about 6 inches in diameter.
3. Poblano pepper ( Capsicum annuum var. annum 'Poblano')
This rather large, heart-shaped, dark green pepper is familiar to Chili Relleno eaters. It dates back to the Olmec period in Mexico, around 1400 BC. Slightly spicy, it is still used today in many Mexican dishes. Dried poblanos are known as anchos, which have a rich, raisin-like sweetness that makes them popular for use in sauces.
Like other peppers, poblano likes rich, well-drained soil and full sun. The bushy plants are only 2 meters tall, but produce copious amounts of fruit ready for harvest in 65 days.
Scoville Heat Units: Mild to medium poblano is considered a step up from the banana pepper, between 1000 and 2000 SHU.
Our recommendation: Instant Snap Ancho Poblano Pepper Seeds on Amazon for $6.95.
This non-GMO heirloom variety has a good germination rate and the fruit grows to about 4.5 inches in 75 days.
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4. Anaheim pepper ( Capsicum annuum 'Anaheim')
Sometimes called New Mexico green chili, Magdalena chili, California chili (because botanically it is a chili pepper, not a pepper), the Anaheim chili is named for the California city where it has been grown commercially since 1894. An Anaheim parent of modified for heat and flavor. This medium pepper is one of the most popular recipes in the United States. Varieties grown for chili are dried and collected in ristia.
Anaheim peppers like sandy, loamy soil, bright sun and plenty of heat with temperatures exceeding 80 degrees Fahrenheit. As a type of chili pepper, they take 80 days to reach maturity.
Scoville Hotness: Similar to Poblanos, Anaheim peppers tend to be mild, but hot varieties also exist, so their prices range from 500 to 25,000 SHU.
Our recommendation: Anaheim 118 Hybrid Hot Pepper Seeds at Gurney's Seed and Nursery Co. for $5.99.
This hybrid has improved characteristics compared to other varieties and produces large, uniform fruits with good taste.
5. Jalapeño pepper ( Capsicum annuum 'Jalapeño')
A type of green pepper that is often used in cooking because of its popular flavor. Jalapenos are medium to mild chili peppers originating from Mexico. Chipotle is simply a dried and smoked jalapeno pepper. Peppers can reach 6 inches but are usually harvested when they are 2 to 3 inches long.
Plants grow 2 to 3 feet tall and produce 30 to 40 green peppers that hatch in about 80 days. If left on the bush, they will turn red and have a slightly fruity aroma.
Scoville Heat Units: Jalapenos range from 2,500 to 10,000 SHU.
Our recommendation: Ferry Morse Home Gardening Mild Jalapeno Seeds for $2.19.
This strain has a fast germination rate, is easy to grow and tastes great without much heat.
6. Serrano pepper ( Capsicum annuum 'Serrano')
Named for the mountains of Puebla and Hidalgo, Mexico, where it originates, the serrano pepper has a flavor similar to that of a jalapeño, but is significantly hotter. It is also smaller, 1 to 4 inches long, and can be green, red, brown, orange, or yellow. The smaller the fruit, the sharper it is. It is not the best pepper for drying, but it goes well with sauces, dressings and spices, and can also be roasted.
The plants reach 5 meters in height and produce up to 50 peppers at a time. They prefer temperatures above 75 degrees Fahrenheit.
Scoville Heat Units: This little pepper is rated between 6,000 and 23,000 SHU, with a smaller size usually indicating a higher rating.
Our recommendation: Serrano Chili Seeds at Ferry Morse Home Gardening for $1.99.
This strain has a fast germination rate and tastes great when it is still green or just starting to change color.
7. Habanero Pepper ( Capsicum chinense Habanero Group)
Known for its tropical citrus flavor, the habanero is so pungent that chefs must wear gloves to handle it. This small Peruvian pepper is 8500 years old. Today it is used in sauces, powders and ointments for its smoky flavor mixed with citrus notes. Available in red, orange, dark brown and almost black, the pepper is only 1 to 3 inches long and has smooth, tail-like skin.
The plants need heavy but infrequent watering and a row cover to protect them from too much sun, which dries and cracks the fruit. The hotter the pepper, the longer the growing season. They are ready to harvest in 90 days.
Scoville Heat Units: Considered one of the hottest, if not the hottest, habanero peppers, the habanero ranges from 100,000 to 350,000 SHU.
Our recommendation: Ferry Morse Home Gardening Habanero Pepper Seeds for $2.19.
The 25 seeds per bag have a high germination rate and can heat up home cooking.
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8. Red pepper (Cayenne Capsicum annuum 'Cayenne')
Cayenne pepper is most commonly found dried and ground as a pizza seasoning or as the main ingredient in chili powder. Peppers start out green and ripen to red.
Native to French Guiana, cayenne pepper is a type of red pepper. This subtropical or tropical plant likes well-drained soil, full sun, warmth and a long growing season. Fruits usually ripen in 70 days.
Scoville Heat Units: Chili peppers are comparable in heat to Serrano peppers at 30,000 to 50,000 SHU, although some varieties are hotter.
Our recommendation: Gardner's Basics Peppers Cayenne Seeds on Amazon for $5.95.
These non-GMO heirloom seeds are easy to grow and have excellent germination rates.
9. Cherry pepper ( Capsicum annuum Cerasiforme Group)
Cherry peppers get their name from their resemblance to cherries and are small (up to 2 inches), round and red. They taste sweet and juicy. Their tough skin makes them good candidates for pickling, but they are also used to flavor chilies, as a chili substitute, or as a sandwich filling. They also often become poppers.
Native to Central and South America, cherry pepper prefers a sunny location, well-drained soil, high humidity and warm temperatures. It ripens in 75-80 days.
Scoville Heat Units: Cherry peppers cost about the same as jalapeños, 2,500 to 5,000 SHU, but some varieties can cost as much as 500 SHU.
Our recommendation: Burpee Big Cherry Chili Seeds on Amazon for $7.66.
These seeds germinate well and produce large cherry peppers.
10. Shishito pepper ( Capsicum annuum var. grossum )
This Japanese pepper is so popular in restaurants and farmers markets, and it's easy to grow at home. The name shishito, which means "lion's head", comes from the open end of the pepper, which resembles a lion. Because of its thin skin, the pepper is suitable for frying, roasting, grilling and as an appetizer, although shishito is also a good accompaniment to pizza or other dishes. Generally mild, some shishito can be spicy. The more ripe the peppers, the hotter they are.
Compact plants reach about 2 feet tall and produce a bountiful harvest of 2-4 inches of fruit in about 60-65 days. They are traditionally harvested green. Plants can benefit from a late summer boost.
Scoville Heat Units: These usually mild, wrinkled peppers range in price from 50 to 200 SHU.
Our recommendation: Seedz Shishito Pepper Seeds on Amazon for $7.88.
These traditional pepper seeds have a high germination rate and usually produce abundant fruiting plants.
11. Scotch Bonnet Pepper ( Capsicum chinense 'Scotch Bonnet')
Don't let the name fool you; A relative of the Habanero, this Caribbean pepper is one of the hottest. Its name comes from its resemblance to the Scotch bonnet or Tam o'Shanter lantern. Other names include Bahama Mama and Jamaican Hot. Just an inch or two long, bright yellow, orange or red, the Scotch cap has a sweet fruity aroma with hints of apple, cherry and tomato. It is used in island cooking as dry chicken.
The plants are easy to grow and prefer well-drained soil, full sun, plenty of water and support. The crop is usually harvested after 80-90 days.
Scoville Heat Units: The Scotch Cap is one of the hottest peppers, with a SHU rating of 100,000 to 350,000.
Our recommendation: Botanical Interest Chili Seeds for $4.29.
This popular pepper grows well in containers and is sweetest (and hottest) when harvested at its reddest peak.
12. Ghost pepper ( Papsicum chinense 'Bhut Jolokia')
Also known as Bhut Jolokia, the ghost pepper is native to northeast India and is one of the hottest edible peppers in the world. From 2007 to 2011, this pepper was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records as the hottest pepper in the world. It is actually a small bell pepper, usually red or orange, and 2.5 to 3.5 inches long. Its skin can be rough or smooth and is thinner than other peppers. Half of its heat is in the pulp. The slightly smoky flavor of ghost pepper makes it a popular ingredient in chutneys and curries.
Plants prefer temperatures of 70 degrees Fahrenheit or higher, full sun and well-drained soil. They have a long growing season of 110 days and do best in warmer regions or in a greenhouse.
Scoville Heat Units: With a SHU of 855,000 to 1,041,427, Ghost Peppers should be handled with care and gloves.
Our recommendation: Ghost Pepper Seeds at Park Seed for $3.95.
This seed has a fast germination rate and Park Seed has lots of useful information on how to grow this pepper.
13. Ash pepper ( Capsicum annuum 'Ash')
Often confused with red jalapenos, Fresno peppers are hotter but sweeter, fruitier and smokier as they ripen. Fresno peppers are usually picked green in 70 to 80 days and have more flavor when green and more heat when red. They reach 2 to 3 inches, are slightly curved, and have shiny, smooth skin. They are great for salsas, stews, sauces and more.
Plants grow 18 to 30 inches tall and prefer full sun and well-drained soil.
Scoville heat units: Fresno peppers differ from jalapeños in that they have a high heat; they range from 2,500 to 10,000 SHU lighter.
Our recommendation: Fresno Chili Seeds at Park Seed for $3.95.
This seed has a high germination rate and Park Seed has a lot of information on growing Fresno peppers.
14. Piquillo pepper ( Capsicum annuum 'Piquillo')
This sweet and mild Capsicum bends and tapers towards the end of the pod in a way that resembles a bird's beak, hence its name. It is only 2.5 to 3 inches tall and ripens bright red in about 85 days on plants that grow up to 3 feet tall in full sun.
Piquillo peppers have a mild, juicy flavor with smoky and spicy undertones. Thick-walled like peppers, they cook the same way, but pack a sweet raw bite and can be pan-fried or added to sauces and other dishes.
Scoville Heat Units: Piquillo peppers are sweet and mild, clocking in at 500 to 1,000 SHU.
Our recommendation: Sherwoods Seeds Spanish Little Beak Piquillo on Amazon for $6.99.
These seeds of inheritance germinate.
15. Tabasco pepper ( Capsicum frutescens 'Tabasco')
The Mexican pepper, from which the famous hot sauce of the same name is obtained, is a small red pepper that is bright when ripe (after about 80 days). They are sweeter and fruitier when fully ripe.
These 2-inch fruits grow on bushy plants that can reach 5 feet tall. They prefer full sun, well-drained soil and warm temperatures of at least 75 degrees Fahrenheit. Not only is this chili a key ingredient in Tabasco sauce, but it can also be used in a sauce or dried to make chili powder.
Scoville Heat Units: Tabasco peppers have between 30,000 and 50,000 SHU, making them a very hot pepper.
Our recommendation: Harley Seeds Tabasco Hot Pepper Seeds on Amazon for $4.79.
These non-GMO heirloom seeds have a high germination rate and are a product of the USA.
16. Grilled Basque peppers ( Capsicum annuum "Gorria")
From the Basque country on the border between France and Spain comes a pepper known as Doux des Landes (sweet from the Landes or south-west of France). With flavors ranging from strong and smoky to sweet and fruity, roasted Basque peppers are delicious when eaten raw, roasted or roasted in a variety of sauces and sweet dishes, such as Basque recipe piperada.
The fruits grow on tall, bushy plants that reach 3 meters in height and are ready for harvest in about 70 days.
Scoville Heat Units: This long pepper has a SHU rating of 0.
Our recommendation: Peel Fire Doux from Landes Pepper Seeds on Amazon for $3.99.
Sweet Landes Basque Fryer peppers are rare and the seeds are not only hard to find, but also tend to germinate slowly.
17. Padron pepper ( Capsicum annuum 'Padron')
The Spanish have a saying about these small aromatic peppers from their country: some are hot, some are not. Most don't. Padrón peppers are known for being mild, mild and slightly nutty. Light green to greenish-yellow in color, they are thin-skinned, oblong and 2 to 4 inches long. Often fried to bring out their sweetness, peppers can also be grilled.
Plants reach 2 meters in height and prefer full sun and well-drained soil. They are usually ready for harvest in 80-85 days.
Scoville Heat Units: The small Spanish Padrón pepper is mild, with a rating of only 500 to 25,000 SHU.
Our recommendation: Padron Pepper Seeds at Grow Organic for $3.99.
These organic California Padrón pepper seeds are well produced and can range in taste from sweet to sour.
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18. Rokoto pepper ( Capsicum pubescens )
From the outside, this Peruvian chili resembles a small green, red, orange or yellow pepper. But Rocoto is much spicier and is actually a different species, with black seeds, purple instead of white flowers and hairy leaves. Like a habanero, Rocoto has a fresh, fruity aroma with hints of apple and tomato. Ego мякоть толстая и Очная, что делает кандиатом начику, ожаривание, салсу или испоку, ожаривание, салсу.
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Teplovыe unitsы Scoville: the largest for the first time, but all ratings are from 30 to 00.
A recommendation: Weekly Red Rocoto vs. Pepper Joe's for $4.99.
Семена рокото быта трудно найти. Predostavlyaet informatsie by Pepper Joe and podderzku dlya vyrashchivaniya ethi redkih sortov perts.
19. Перец piri-piri ( Capsicum frutescens 'Piri piri')
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Маленькие густые growing production of breeding small beautiful fruits, which are right in all cases and all cooking to earn up to 80 days. It is often used in sauces, marinades and wet rubs, it gives citrus fruits.
Teplovыe unicy Scoville: for 30,000 to 100,000 SHU.
Recommended: Shop and buy Chili Garden Piri Piri Herbs on Amazon for $9.95.
These pods are large and intended for indoor cultivation.
20. Перец кубанель ( Capsicum annuum 'Cubanelle')
Kubanel, known as the Italian pepper for grilling, is slightly sweeter and more crunchy than most Bulgarian peppers, with a bright light-green flower and a banana-like shape. It is considered mild, but sometimes it can cause a mild fever. Its thin skin, slightly wrinkled, makes it suitable for frying, but it is also used in salad, general cooking, in sauce from yellow mole, and also in snacks or pizza.
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One recommendation: sladkiy peret Cubanelle in John Scheeper's Kitchen Garden Seeds magazine for $4.45.
Ети растение Перца очень Продутивный, a Ploditation
21. Red pepper ( Capsicum annuum L. )
Similar to Bulgarian pepper, красный перец nudi a small sweet red pepper in the shape of a heart with a thick juicy stem, which makes it a good choice for baking or baking. Эго часто приложение для начики оливок и сиро; This version is translated from Paprika. Pepper has a juicy, sweet, soft taste.
The distribution is from 80 to 100 days and will last from 3 to 4 days for less growing (up to 2 pounds in each day) in a full day and in a long time. Oni podhodiat dlya vyrashchivanija v kontinerah.
Teplovыe uniцы Scoville: перец Pimento сладкий и мягкий, from 100 to 500 SHU.
Recommended: Pimento Pimento Seeds at Amazon for $6.99.
These family heirloom seeds have 95-percent germination of the plants they donate
22. Перец чили Мирасол ( Capsicum annuum 'Guajillo')
Названный так из-за того что этот якро-красный перец другать, к солнцу (mirasol в переводы со испанского значать «смотреть на солнце»), перец чили Mirasol possesses a mild spice. They add spicy sauce, chili or other dishes. This is one of the main chili peppers used in mole sauce. Their dried form is called guajillo, with a sharp fruity taste.
З️ Oni mezrevayut for 80–90 days in growing nebolshikh, dostigayuschikh meе 2 футов высоту; Thus, they produce excellent decorative plants, and they are easy to grow
Scoville heat units: for Mirasol and for 2500 to 5000 SHU
Recommendation: Seeds Mirasol Mosco Pueblo Chile vs. Sandia Seed Co. for $2.49.
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23. Тайский перец ( Capsicum annuum 'Bird's Eye')
This possible Mexican native is widely grown in South or South-Eastern Asia and is used in Asian cuisine, because it adds a lot of heat, although the essence is 79. Crazy or green, these small, tonkie chilies grow for 1-2 days and are used in cocoa.
The plants love hot weather, wet soil and bright weather. For example, for 130 days.
Tealovыe einicы scoville: тайский Перец, si izvestno, dovolьno oss, eo rйting is 50 000 to 100 000 Shu.
My recommendation: Best Price Burpee Big Thai Hybrid on Amazon for $6.90.
This is a large variety that is difficult to find in stores.
24. Hot peppers ( Capsicum annuum 'Friggitello')
Perec peperonchini pohozh on bananovыy perec, por jomnogo atree. So, like sladkiy italyanskiy, toscanskiy or zolotoy Greek перец, all on the basis of miagkie and sladkie, with nobolshim quantity ostroty and small bitterness. Ети маленькие (2–3 дюйма) percы, every hour marinauyut or dobavlyayut in pizza, salads and zakuski, with зрелают до beautiful flowers, but chaщe vsego vstrechayuще со желто-зелено.
HOT TEMPERATURE, polye sun and хорошо дренированную почву. Fruits mature in about 70 days. По мере того, как перец меняет цвет с желтого на орангайный, она што назад терять ку.
Teplovыe unicy Scoville: Malenьkie желтые percы peperonchini sladkie and мягкие, rating from 0 to 1000 SHU.
Recommended: Sherwood Seeds Pepperoncini Seeds on Amazon for $6.99.
This is a classic family heirloom pepper that is easy to grow.
25. Болгарский морковный перец ( Capsicum annuum 'Болгарская морковь')
Guys, Bulgarian has a fruity taste. This and its thin, crispy, aromatic pulp make it a good choice for the hall,
Плоды новый од 3 to 4 days in isobilies grow in increments, up to 2 pounds. The best full growth of the sun, moist, rich, rich and to compress telыh Pryamыe or slegka zzognutыe, reduced dark-green fruits, poka not prudently, a pertevы.
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Username: семена болгарского морковного перца from Sandia Seed Co. it costs US$3.99 SEK.
These seeds of family heirlooms were imported from Bulgaria and are very aromatic.
Status published today on 29.12.2022.
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