All 2008 chilies
Growing chili peppers
September 10, 2008
Let's take a look at my 2008 chili growing list.
 Aji amarillo (Capsicum Baccatum)
Mild, ripens from yellow to bright orange, 9-10 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Peruvian Chili Sauce.
 Aji blanco cristal (Capsicum Baccatum)
Hot, ripens from white-yellow to orange and finally to red, 6-7 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Aji Blanco Cristal Chili Jam
 Aji brazilian starfish (Capsicum Baccatum)
Mildly hot, ripens from bright green to red, star shaped.
A recipe: Aji Chilies and Tomatoes Salad.
 Aji habanero (Capsicum Baccatum)
Sweet, ripens from pale yellow to bright orange, 4-5 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Stir-fried Aji Habanero.
 Aurora (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental, ripens from yellow to orange and finally to red.
 Black Prince (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental, ripens from black to dark green and finally to red, 0,5-1 cm long.
More details: Black Prince Chili.
 Cayenne Joes Long (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 10-15 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Bacon and Chili Scones.
 Cayenne Ring of fire (Capsicum Annuum)
Very hot, ripens from green to red, with black spots if exposed to the sun, 3-4 cm long.
More details: Cayenne Ring of Fire Chili.
 Cayenne Small (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 3 cm long.
 Cedrino (Capsicum Annuum)
Mildly hot, ripens from green to yellow.
 Cherry Pepper (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental, ripens from yellow tinged with purple to orange and finally to red.
A recipe in the post: Hot starters with cheese.
 Explosive ember (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental hybrid chili, a variety was yellow, orange and red, another was purple and red.
 Gelb spitza paprika (Capsicum Annuum)
Sweet, ripens from white to red, 8-10 cm long.
A recipe: Rice salad with paprika and chives.
 Habanero chocolate (Capsicum Chinense)
Extremely hot, ripens from green to chocolate brown, 5-6 cm long.
More details: Habanero Chocolate Chili.
 Habanero orange (Capsicum Chinense)
Extremely hot, ripens from green to orange, 4-5 cm long.
More details: A rainbow of Habanero.
 Habanero red (Capsicum Chinense)
Extremely hot, ripens from green to red, 4-5 cm long.
More details: A rainbow of Habanero.
 Hot Jim (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 3-4 cm long.
A recipe: Green Chilies with Sesame Paste.
 Hot lemon (Capsicum Baccatum)
Hot, ripens from green to bright yellow, 3-4 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Hot Lemon Skewers.
 Hungarian yellow wax (Capsicum Annuum)
Mild, ripens from pale yellow to red, 6-7 cm long.
More details and a recipe: White Gaspacho.
 Inca red drop (Capsicum Baccatum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 2,5-3 cm long.
More details: Inca Red Drop Chili.
 Jalapeño (Capsicum Annuum)
Mild, ripens from green to red with the peculiar corks, 5-6 cm long. Can be eaten green, fresh, stir-fried or even pickled.
More details: Jalapeño Chili.
Jalapeno Recipes
 Kacha Morich (Capsicum Annuum)
Very hot, ripens from green to orange.
 Long Pequin (Capsicum Annuum)
Mildly hot, ripens from green to red.
A recipe: Hot Tabuleh with Basil.
 Masquerade (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental hybrid, ripens from purple to red.
 Mazzetto (Capsicum Annuum)
Mildly hot, ripens from green to red, 4 cm long.
A recipe: Pasta alla Puttanesca.
 Medusa (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental, ripens from yellow to red, 6 cm long.
 Mexican red cayenne (Capsicum Annuum)
Mildly hot, ripens from green to red, 7-8 cm long.
 Nepali orange (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to orange.
 Numex Twilight (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental, ripens from yellow to purple, orange and finally to red.
 Peruvian collnew (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from pale green to bright orange, 6-7 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Hot Rice Salad.
 Peter pepper red (Capsicum Annuum)
Mild, ripens from green to red, 6-7 cm long.
More details: Peter Pepper Red Chili.
 Pimento Antille (Capsicum Chinense)
Very hot, ripens from pale green to red, 4-5 cm long.
 Pimento de padron (Capsicum Annuum)
Mild, ripens from green to red, 5-7 cm long.
A recipe: Dandelion Salad with Winter Radishes.
 Poblano (Capsicum Annuum)
Almost sweet, ripens from green to red, 8-10 cm long.
 Red devil (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 8-9 cm long.
More details: Red Devil Chili.
 Rocotillo (Capsicum Baccatum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, ripens from , 3-4 cm long, bell shaped.
 Serrano (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 3-4 cm long.
 Shishito (Capsicum Annuum)
Japanese chili, tipically eaten unripe and stir-fried, perfect for the tempura.
Mild, ripens from green to red, 5-6 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Stir-fried Spaghetti with Shishito.
 Siciliano (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 3-4 cm long.
 Thai dragon (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 7-8 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Chocolate Cake with Red Chili.
A traditional thai recipe: Thai Chicken Soup.
 Tondo giallo (Capsicum Annuum)
Very hot and ornamental, ripens from green to yellow.
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