Scoville units are a popular way to judge how spicy certain peppers are, but just how does the scoring method go about ...

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.

For best results, individual pepper plants should be kept in pots or grow bags that are at least 12 inches in diameter, although larger pots are even better. Ensure the growing containers have plenty ...

With the recent crowning of Pepper X as the new Guinness World Record holder for hottest chili pepper, here's a look into just how the spiciness of a pepper is calculated — and some examples of very ...

First and foremost, let’s settle a common misconception: Although spicy peppers have a distinctly savory taste, the popular produce is not a vegetable. Known in the nightshade family as the genus ...

Enjoy the delights of sweet and hot peppers by growing them in containers indoors. From cool bell peppers to spicy jalapeños, peppers are a delight to grow and have a wide range of culinary uses.

It's crunchy and tangy with a slightly spicy kick -- giardiniera is the versatile pickled vegetable topping that your Italian ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Bred and perfected over the course of two decades, two new pepper varieties, sans heat, will soon be available to grow. “Notta Hotta” and “Mild Thing” are habanero peppers ...

You might think December's chill means pausing your gardening plans, but starting hot peppers indoors at Christmas gives them a welcome head start on summer heat. A few extra months under steady light ...

HAYSVILLE, Kan. (KSNW) – A retired Haysville man has turned his backyard into a fiery paradise, cultivating some of the world’s hottest peppers. Mike Simpson has been gardening since the 1970s. Over ...