The pumpkin habanero is the first new variety released through Rutgers exotic pepper breeding program. The bright tangerine color, smooth skin and unique pumpkin shape make the new pepper stand out.

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 ...

Chile peppers get their intense pungency from a chemical compound called capsaicin. (Lynn Ketchum) If you've become exasperated trying to make peppers thrive in Oregon's short-lived growing season, ...

The super-hot, bright orange TigerPaw-NR habanero pepper offers extreme pungency for pepper aficionados, plus nematode resistance that will make it a hit with growers and home gardeners. The super-hot ...

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 ...

If you like the sort of spicy heat that a habanero pepper brings to your meal -- but don’t want to get your tongue burned off -- a new variety developed by Rutgers University could become your ...

If you're an avid gardener, and you like your fall chili with a little extra kick, you've probably tried your hand at growing spicy peppers in your garden. Habanero peppers (Capsicum chinense) are a ...

Standing in a friend’s garden, I was assured that the small, red pepper in my hand would be safe to eat. “Take a bite!” she said. “I swear it’s not hot.” The pepper in question looked and smelled ...

It all started so innocently at the beginning of the summer. While I was eating dinner in Brooklyn, I shared with some good friends how my little backyard container garden was doing. “I’m afraid my ...

Many people purchased pepper plants in 2023 and were very surprised when they didn’t produce as anticipated. I was one of those! What I expected to purchase were three bell peppers, one jalapeño and ...