Bell peppers are members of the nightshade (Solanaceae) family, along with tomatoes and potatoes, and are native to Central and South America. Of all the pepper varieties, bell peppers are among the ...

First and foremost, let’s settle a common misconception: Although spicy peppers have a distinctly savory taste, the popular produce is not a vegetable. Known in the nightshade family as the genus ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Bred and perfected over the course of two decades, two new pepper varieties, sans heat, will soon be ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A variety of chili peppers. - AofLine/Shutterstock Scoville is a term that's usually thrown around when people are talking about ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Two mild habanero peppers known as “Notta Hotta” and “Mild Thing” that retain the peppers’ unique fruity and floral fragrances and flavors but have lower heat levels are being ...

It doesn't get any spicier than this. We explore how these hellish chiles were developed, the records they've broken, and just how hot they can get.

When it comes to bell pepper, regional Indian cuisines celebrate it as an add on that adds a pop of colour and aroma to a ...

J&J Family of Farms has introduced its Field-Grown Colored Pepper program. The company has worked closely with Seminis to deliver a unique line of peppers that has thick walls and a long shelf life.

There's no need to start from scratch each year. Pepper plants are grown as annuals since they don’t survive the cold in many areas. They’re actually perennials, but they can’t handle freezing ...