Growing Guides

POBLANO PEPPER ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Poblanos are shiny, dark green in color, about 4” long and 2” wide. They have an earthy, slightly smoky flavor and are mildly spicy, measuring 1,000–1,500 on the Scoville Heat Unit scale. When left...

They are typically picked green and used to produce roasted Big Jim green chili in New Mexican cuisine. Origin: Developed at New Mexico State University in 1975, the Big Jim chili pepper has become a staple in many dishes. Usage:...

RED CHERRY HOT PEPPER ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Red Cherry Hot peppers are one to two inches across, round, and flattened. When ripe, they're bright red and thick. They have a nice robust flavor with 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville heat...

SERRANO PEPPER ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Serrano peppers grow between 1 - 4 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide. Their flavor is sweet and tangy. They carry a punch of between10,000-25,000 SHU and are usually used at the green...

ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Cayenne peppers are 2 to 5 inches long, thin, red peppers, often with a curved tip and somewhat rippled skin. They have a sweet and slightly smokey aroma. Heat is 30,000 to 50,000 SHU. Cayenne chile...

ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Habanero pepper is a fiery chile with a sweet, fruity, somewhat floral flavor. The pods are about 1 ½-2” long and 1 ½ " wide, boxy looking, usually orange or red. It is prized for its...

ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Jalapeno peppers are firm, thick-walled, 2-3 inches long, with a curved shape and green, shiny, smooth skin. The flavor is vegetal with medium heat. Scoville Heat Units 2,000 to 10,000. They are usually harvested when green...

ABOUT THE PLANT Description: Anaheim chiles have smooth, shiny skin and are long and slender, growing to 6-10 inches in length. Their taste is smokey, sweet, and tangy. They are mild in heat, with 500-2,500 Scoville Heat Units. Anaheim peppers...

  Lemon Balm Melissa has a charming lemon scent from the mint family and is an ingredient in herbal teas and potpourri. Fresh leaves are added to salads, soups, sauces, and meats for a sweet lemon flavor.The history of lemon...

Mountain Mint Mountain Mint is a native American herb that, unlike regular mint, is a very respectable substitute and has a long history in cooking. From the family of mint grows not only in the mountains but also in the...