Although they share some similarities, jalapeños and serranos have quite a few distinct differences. Here's how to tell these ...

Across the country, gardeners are finding their pepper seeds don’t match the harvest. Another example, a Michigan woman planted banana, jalapeno and bell peppers but only got habaneros.

Peppers and tomatoes are closely related, but unlike tomatoes, peppers should never be planted deeply. Bury your plants to the same depth that they were in the pot. Plant them 12 to 18 inches ...

If you see a pepper that has some creases and a little webbing, I find those tend to have more heat." That said, heat is relative. If you ever want to tamper the sizzle, remove the seeds.

The world’s hottest pepper is the Carolina Reaper. The pepper peaked at about 2.2 million Scoville Heat Units. For comparison, a jalapeño pepper registers about 2,500 to 8,000 SHU and cayenne ...