Chilli-Peppers

Are you growing serrano chiles at home? Are they not as spicy as you expected?  There are a number of factors that contribute to how spicy your peppers will be when grown at home. If your peppers are not as spicy as you expected here are a few things to consider. If your chile plant … Read more

If your Habaneros are still green, it could be that they haven’t had enough time to ripen, or they are green Habaneros. You can store them on a sunny windowsill or pop them into a brown paper bag with other ripe fruit to hurry the ripening process along. If you’re still unsure about your green … Read more

Are you considering growing your own Habanero plant? If you are, you have probably wondered how to take care of them and how long do they live?  There are many things that affect how long a habanero plant can live. Generally, they live three to five years. However, with proper and careful care, they can … Read more

Growing flavorful serrano peppers is not always easy. Some gardeners struggle with their serrano peppers having black spots. Black spots on serrano peppers can be a sign that your garden is infected with plant-killing bacteria. Or, it could be a simple case of dirty plants. The remainder of this article will discuss what it means … Read more

Habanero plants can be repotted. The process is fairly uncomplicated. With a little help from our guide, you’ll have them in their new pot in no time. Read on to see how.  Can You Repot Habanero Plants? Habanero plants can and should be repotted if they have outgrown their pots or if you are starting … Read more

The Jalapeno pepper has been a staple chile pepper in culinary dishes worldwide for hundreds of years. The first known use of the pepper was by the Aztecs in the Veracruz, Mexico region. Americans in the Southwestern part of the United States have been recorded using the jalapeno pepper for hundreds of years since the … Read more

Habanero peppers are an excellent super spicy addition to a host of tasty dishes. So, if you love this kind of cuisine, it only makes sense to grow them for yourself. But, if you don’t have a space to grow things outdoors, what size pot will you need for a Habanero plant? At least a … Read more

Your Habanero plant may not be growing for a number of reasons. Pepper plants can be finicky, and you need to know what you’re doing to grow one successfully. Like all plants, the basics of what they need are good soil, proper sunlight, and the right amount of water. Beyond that, there are other things … Read more

When a pepper becomes ripe, it becomes dark red. Serranos will become darker the longer you let them grow naturally. Vine growing also assists in spiciness and flavorful foods. Your serrano pepper should be ready to harvest after roughly sixty days of growing. However, at around seventy to ninety days, you may notice they will begin … Read more