Sweet Pepper Varieties

Shishito Peppers

Oh my, shishito peppers are so yummy! I had them a few times at a restaurant and decided that I had to start growing them!  Features: 1) Shishitos are sweet with a smoky flavor. 2) They are in the range of 50 to 200 on the Scoville heat range which means that they are mild.  Once […]

Sow and Grow Peppers

Sow and Grow Peppers

Whether you grow hot or sweet peppers, you need to give them a head start so I don’t recommend sowing the seeds outside. Indoor Sowing Tips:   In order to germinate, pepper seeds prefer a temperature between 70°F and 90°F.  Based on this, start the seeds under grow lights and with a seed heat mat underneath […]

Hot Pepper Varieties

Gigantea Poblano Pepper

For years, I’ve been growing the type of poblano pepper that you see in most seed catalogs. Last year I started growing Gigantea Poblano Peppers too. Features: 1) This variety will typically grow to 4 inches long and about 2 1/2 inches wide at the top and then slender down to a point. 2) Gigantea […]