Gearing Up for the Growing Season: Check Out Popular & Unique Pepper Varieties
Gardening enthusiasts everywhere are gearing up for the upcoming growing season, and peppers are a favorite among many. From sweet to hot varieties, there is something for everyone. Growing peppers can be a fun and rewarding experience, so let's take a look at some of the most popular choices this year.
Aji Arnucho, Aji Dulce, Aji Limo Rojo, Aji Pineapple, Alma Paprika, Big Jim Lumbre, Billy Biker Jalapeno, Dolce Di Minervino, Yinofushimi, Giant Marconi F-2, Habanada, Hatch Chili, Hot Cherry Bomb, Jimmy Nardelo, Leutschauer Paprika, Manganji, Peach Habanero, Piment D Espelette, Roseto, SantaKas, Scotch Bonnet Freeport Oranges, Sugar Rush Creams, Sugar Rush Peach and Sweet Pickle are all great options for those looking for sweeter flavors. Carolina Wonder Bells, Jalapenos and Bananas are also popular choices.
For a bit more heat try Ancho Grande or Mucho Nacho Jalapeno. If you're feeling adventurous then give Petit Marseillas or Kashmiri Mirch a go. For those who love really spicy foods Aleppos and Fatalii are sure to please.
If you're looking for something unique then check out Biquinho (yellow), Mad Hatter, Lemon Drop, Craig's Grande Jalapeno and Keystone Resistant III. When it comes to peppers the possibilities are endless!
It's never too early to start planning your pepper garden. Many people have already started their seeds while others will wait until mid to late February before getting started. Whatever you choose make sure you have enough space as tomatoes tend to take up quite a bit of room in the garden.
Lastly if you're interested in selling extra plants consider Facebook markets or farmers markets as well as mail order services. With proper packing and shipping containers it is possible to ship plants safely anywhere in the world.
No matter what type of pepper you decide to grow this year one thing is certain - they will add flavor and spice to any dish!
What are some of the peppers I can grow?
You can grow Aji Dulce, Alma Paprika, Big Jim Lumbre, Billy Biker Jalapeno, Dolce Di Minervino, Gernika, Giant Marconi F-2, Habanada, Hatch Chili, Hot Cherry Bomb, Jimmy Nardello, Leutschauer Paprika, Manganji, Peach Habanero, Piment D Espelette, Roseto, Santaka, Scotch Bonnet Freeport Oranges, Sugar Rush Creams, Sugar Rush Peach, Sweet Pickle and Yellow Pequin.
What are some of the sweet peppers I can grow?
You can grow Alma Paprika Feher Ozon paprika (comparing the two paprikas), Gypsy, Jupiter, Keystone Resistant III.
What are some of the warm peppers I can grow?
You can grow Ancho Grande, Jalapeno MMucho Nacho jalapeno (comparing the two), Big Jim.
What are some of the peppers I can start planting in mid to late February?
You can start planting Petit Marseillas, Sugar Rush Peach, Karaman, Aleppo, Haskorea Honeypeno jalapeno, Chichimeca F1 jalapeno, Mucho Nacho F1 jalapeno, Hot Rod F1 serrano, Huasteco serrano, Ecuadorian Red rocoto, Locato rocoto, Bahamian Goat, Jamaican Yellow Mushroom, Jamaican Hot Chocolate and Fatalii.
What are some of the peppers I should be growing this year?
You should be growing Biquinho (yellow), Mad Hatter, Lemon Drop Kashmiri Mirch Peach Fantasy Nocturne Craig's Grande Jalapeno.
What are some of the seeds I should start germinating?
You should start germinating NuMex Lemon Drop, Cubanelle (store bought pepper), Kambuzi Cherry Bomb Ghost 2013 Jalapeno (overwintered year 2 hot) Dolce Di Minervino Orange Bell 2015 Serrano 2014 Hot Long Green Peppers (Asia Market 2014) Pueblo Popper 2015 (start in rock wool & ProMix).