Growing Habanero Peppers: A Great Source of Pepper Capsaicin
The source of heat in any type of pepper is the “capsaicin.” If you eat habaneros or grow habanero pepper plants, you know that habanero peppers are one of the hottest peppers available and that even touching the skin can cause a burning sensation. Habaneros have a Scoville heat index of 250,000 to 500,000 units, which measures the level of pepper capsaicin in this variety. Compared to the jalapeno that has just 2,500 units, that is really hot! This powerful [...]
Growing Jalapenos: Raising Your Organic Vegetable Seed
Jalapeño peppers are medium hot chillies that are commonly used in main dishes and salads, salsas, guacamole and even bloody marys. Containing vitamin A, vitamin C, fiber, potassium and folic acid, growing jalapenos is an ideal pepper to plant from an organic vegetable seed because they produce 25 to 35 peppers a season if given the right start. Planting Jalapenos Indoors Begin growing these hot pepper plants indoors so that the seedlings get the nutrients they need without threat from [...]
Growing Chillies: When is it Best to Cultivate Hot Peppers?
It’s always best to learn about the key factors before growing chillies so that you can successfully cultivate them in your indoor or outdoor garden. The best season for growing hot peppers is during the summer months from June to September. Hot peppers require dry, warm weather and soil that is adequately rich in potassium and nitrogen. Several varieties like hot jalapenos and sweet bell peppers can be harvested in either fully ripe or green conditions. These varieties are sensitive [...]
