From mild and flavorful to eye-watering spice bombs, this article walks you through the full heat spectrum — so you can ...

Companion planting is a term with multiple meanings. Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes. In fruit and vegetable gardens, we select companion plants ...

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 ...

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

There are two kinds of gardeners. First we have the laissez-faire growers who prize plants that thrive when ignored. These are succulent people, well-adjusted and simple. Then there are the gardeners ...

Hot pepper plants are the most suitable for overwintering indoors due to their small size. In Zone 9 and above, overwinter peppers outdoors with protection if needed. Indoors, pepper plants can be ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two mild habanero peppers known as “Notta Hotta” and “Mild Thing” that retain the peppers’ unique fruity and floral fragrances and flavors but have lower heat levels are being ...

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 ...

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 ...

This everyday kitchen leftover could be the simple trick that encourages your pepper plants grow stronger, healthier, and a ...