Peppers of Key West

Hot Sauce Diaries, The Science of Hot Sauce

What is a Capsaicinoid: The chemical that makes your tongue scream!

For anyone fascinated by the fiery world of chili peppers, understanding capsaicinoids is essential. These are the chemical compounds responsible for the pungency, heat,…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The Science of Hot Sauce

What Peppers Keep Unwanted Critters Out of the Garden: Spicy peppers- nature’s tiny bouncers!

What Peppers Keep Unwanted Critters Out of the Garden: Spicy peppers- nature’s tiny bouncers! For anyone growing peppers, whether for fresh consumption, hot sauces,…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The Science of Hot Sauce

What is Dihydrocapsaicin: It’s the pepper compound that keeps the burn lingering!

  What is Dihydrocapsaicin: It’s the pepper compound that keeps the burn lingering! When chili lovers talk about the heat of a pepper, most…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The Science of Hot Sauce

What is the Difference Between Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin: One burns, the other burns a bit more politely!

What is the Difference Between Capsaicin and Dihydrocapsaicin: One burns, the other burns a bit more politely! Chili peppers are celebrated for their fiery…
Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

Soil Secrets: How to Measure pH Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Hot Peppers!)

Soil Secrets: How to Measure pH Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Hot Peppers!) Is your soil sweet, sour, or just plain moody? Grab…
Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

Why is pH Soil Content Important for Growing Peppers: Because even peppers like their lemonade just right!

  Why is pH Soil Content Important for Growing Peppers: Because even peppers like their lemonade just right! Growing peppers successfully requires more than…
Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper: Seven times the heat, one tiny pepper!

Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper: Seven times the heat, one tiny pepper! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Yellow 7 Pot (Caribbean) Pepper?…
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Pimiento de Padrón Pepper: Mostly mild, occasionally mischievous!

Pimiento de Padrón Pepper: Mostly mild, occasionally mischievous! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Pimiento de Padrón Pepper? The Pimiento de Padrón pepper…
Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

Peppadew Pepper: Sweet, tangy, and just a little sassy!

Peppadew Pepper: Sweet, tangy, and just a little sassy! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Peppadew Pepper? The Peppadew pepper measures between 1,000…
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Aji Crystal Pepper: Tiny crystal, big punch of heat!

Aji Crystal Pepper: Tiny crystal, big punch of heat! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Aji Crystal Pepper? The Aji Crystal pepper measures…
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Aji Amarillo Pepper: Sunshine in a pepper, spice in your soul!

Aji Amarillo Pepper: Sunshine in a pepper, spice in your soul! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Aji Amarillo Pepper? The Aji Amarillo…
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Rocoto Pepper: Looks like an apple, kicks like a mule!

Rocoto Pepper: Looks like an apple, kicks like a mule! How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Rocoto Pepper? The Rocoto pepper measures between…
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Bishop’s Crown Pepper: A crown that rules your taste buds

Bishop’s Crown (Christmas Bell) Pepper: Bold Flavor, Spicy, Tropical Delight How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Bishop’s Crown Pepper? The Bishop’s Crown pepper…
Growing Hot Peppers, Hot Sauce Diaries

Gardening Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Growing Jalapeño Peppers

Gardening Mistakes to Avoid If You’re Growing Jalapeño Peppers Growing jalapeño peppers can be one of the most rewarding experiences for gardeners who love…
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How Do You Maintain Pepper Plants to Maximize Pepper Harvests

How Do You Maintain Pepper Plants to Maximize Pepper Harvests Maintaining pepper plants for maximum harvests requires a thoughtful balance of care, consistency, and…
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7 Gardening Tips for a Huge Pepper Harvest This Year

7 Gardening Tips for a Huge Pepper Harvest This Year Growing peppers successfully is one of the most rewarding experiences for gardeners who crave…
Different Peppers Explained, Hot Sauce Diaries

Cheyenne Pepper: The Bold and Fiery Chili of the United States

Cheyenne Pepper: The Bold and Fiery Chili of the United States How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Cheyenne Pepper? The Cheyenne pepper measures…
Hot Sauce Diaries, The History of Hot Sauce

Stars, Stripes, and Spicy Bites: Peppers Born in the USA

  What Peppers Are Native to the United States: Heat, Flavor & Hot Sauce Stars, Stripes, and Spicy Bites: Peppers Born in the USA…
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Datil Pepper: Florida’s Fiery and Flavorful Chili

    The Ultimate Guide to the Datil Pepper: Heat, Flavor & Hot Sauce How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Datil Pepper? The…
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Pequin Pepper: Small But Mighty Chili for Bold Flavors

Pequin Pepper: Small but Mighty Chili for Bold Flavors How Many Scoville Heat Units is the Pequin Pepper? The Pequin pepper measures between 30,000…