Peppers – Capsicum annuum
Members of Capsicum annuum were most likely domesticated in regions of South and Central America.
Compact plant covered with small red and green peppers. 50,000-100,000 Scoville Heat Units (HOT!) Seedlings take 10-25 days to emerge. Fruits 90 days from transplant.
Seeds should remain viable for 2 to 4 years.
Varieties:
Long Hot Peppers – Capsicum spp.
Jalapeño Peppers – Capsicum annuum
Habanero Peppers – Capsicum chinense [this year’s habaneros could be scotch bonnets!]
Thai Hot Peppers – Capsicum annuum
Serrano Peppers – Capsicum annuum
Long Hot Peppers – Capsicum annuum
Long Sweet Peppers – Capsicum annuum
Sweet Peppers – Capsicum annuum
Black Hungarian Peppers – Capsicum annuum
Thai Hot Peppers – Capsicum annum
Cayenne Peppers – Capsicum annum
Buran Peppers – Capsicum annum
Hot Pepper Long – Capsicum annum