Chile peppers get their intense pungency from a chemical compound called capsaicin. (Lynn Ketchum) If you've become exasperated trying to make peppers thrive in Oregon's short-lived growing season, ...

It all started so innocently at the beginning of the summer. While I was eating dinner in Brooklyn, I shared with some good friends how my little backyard container garden was doing. “I’m afraid my ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Immature habanero peppers growing on a vine - Leke Fowung/Shutterstock If you're an avid gardener, and you like your fall chili ...

Growing peppers indoors can be challenging but entirely achievable with the right approach. These plants are native to Central and South America, flourishing in warm, sunny, and humid settings. To ...

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 ...

Peppers add a tantalizing jolt of flavor to your cooking. While it’s getting easier to find a variety of fresh and dried peppers at the grocery store, it’s much more fun and economical to grow your ...

In this Sept. 7, 2008, file photo, a variety of hot peppers are seen at a farm store in St. Albans. Credit: Gabor Degre / BDN Hot peppers are a fun, spicy addition to any garden. But their long ...

The super-hot, bright orange TigerPaw-NR habanero pepper offers extreme pungency for pepper aficionados, plus nematode resistance that will make it a hit with growers and home gardeners. The super-hot ...

CORVALLIS, Ore. — Oregon State University is releasing two mild habanero peppers that chefs can use to pack in flavor and aroma without the heat. The fruity and floral “Mild Thing” and “Notta Hotta” ...

Ripe habaneros come in orange, red, brown, and sometimes yellow. Harvest only when fully ripe for maximum flavor and heat. Start seeds indoors early or buy seedlings since they need long growing times ...