Peppers
Truly international in their appeal, peppers have become integral to cuisines across the world. Their flavors range from sweet to spicy, and can be mild to mouth-scorching fire! The heat of a pepper is measured using Scoville units, ranging from 0 (as in bell peppers) all the way to 3,000,000 (as in the spiciest chile in the world, the Pepper X). Removing the seeds and interior ribs before cooking can tame some of the fire, and climate can also play a part in how hot a pepper becomes. Having dairy products such as milk or yogurt on hand can help neutralize capsaicin, the chemical that gives them their heat. Remember to always protect your skin by wearing gloves and never touch your eyes when handling hot peppers!
Growing mild and hot peppers in close proximity to each other will not affect their heat or flavor. It can cause hybrid seeds to be produced, so next year's crop could be affected, but the current year's production will be fine. We have a variety of flavors and spiciness to try this year.
Growing mild and hot peppers in close proximity to each other will not affect their heat or flavor. It can cause hybrid seeds to be produced, so next year's crop could be affected, but the current year's production will be fine. We have a variety of flavors and spiciness to try this year.