The Carolina Reaper averages around 1.6 million SHUs, but can reach over two million. Of the hottest peppers to grow at home, ...

Hot peppers are a produce typically grown between the first spring and fall frosts and are available from local growers. Hot (or chili) peppers belong to the capsicum family. Peppers are hot if they ...

There is a line of reasoning that suggests eating something hot on a warm summer day makes it seem cooler. In this case "hot" refers to the spiciness of the food rather than to its temperature. The ...

Ideally, peppers should be grown in well-drained soils that contain a high level of organic matter, but they can also thrive in moderately fertile soil. Soils low in organic matter can be amended by ...

Dear Master Gardener: I am interested in growing hot peppers so this year I purchased vegetable grow bags with handles, planted various types of hot peppers and placed the grow bags on my parent’s ...