Explore the fascinating origins of hot peppers, examine their diverse varieties, and learn expert insights on their selection ...

Hot peppers’ spicy heat is measured in Scoville heat units, named for Wilbur Scoville. The level of heat was originally determined by a panel of individual tasters. (Tetiana Kolubai/Dreamstime ...

Peppers grow and produce best when day temperatures are 70 to 80 degrees and night temperatures are 60 to 70 degrees. Cold, ...

Don't worry if the rest of your family does not appreciate the spicy heat that your favorite hot peppers add to entrees, beverages and desserts. Proper pepper selection, care and preparation can ...

For comparison, a habanero pepper typically hits 100,000 Scoville heat units, but Pepper X registers ... Wilbur Scoville invented the Scoville Scale, which measures how many times capsaicin ...