All 2008 chilies

Growing chili peppers
September 10, 2008


Let's take a look at my 2008 chili growing list.

Aji amarilloAji amarillo (Capsicum Baccatum)
Mild, ripens from yellow to bright orange, 9-10 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Peruvian Chili Sauce.


Aji blanco cristalAji 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 starfishAji brazilian starfish (Capsicum Baccatum)
Mildly hot, ripens from bright green to red, star shaped.
A recipe: Aji Chilies and Tomatoes Salad.


Aji habaneroAji habanero (Capsicum Baccatum)
Sweet, ripens from pale yellow to bright orange, 4-5 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Stir-fried Aji Habanero.


AuroraAurora (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental, ripens from yellow to orange and finally to red.


Black PrinceBlack 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 LongCayenne 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 fireCayenne 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 SmallCayenne Small (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 3 cm long.


CedrinoCedrino (Capsicum Annuum)
Mildly hot, ripens from green to yellow.


Cherry PepperCherry 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 emberExplosive ember (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental hybrid chili, a variety was yellow, orange and red, another was purple and red.


Gelb spitza paprikaGelb spitza paprika (Capsicum Annuum)
Sweet, ripens from white to red, 8-10 cm long.
A recipe: Rice salad with paprika and chives.


Habanero chocolateHabanero chocolate (Capsicum Chinense)
Extremely hot, ripens from green to chocolate brown, 5-6 cm long.
More details: Habanero Chocolate Chili.


Habanero orangeHabanero orange (Capsicum Chinense)
Extremely hot, ripens from green to orange, 4-5 cm long.
More details: A rainbow of Habanero.


Habanero redHabanero red (Capsicum Chinense)
Extremely hot, ripens from green to red, 4-5 cm long.
More details: A rainbow of Habanero.


Hot JimHot Jim (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 3-4 cm long.
A recipe: Green Chilies with Sesame Paste.


Hot lemonHot lemon (Capsicum Baccatum)
Hot, ripens from green to bright yellow, 3-4 cm long.
More details and a recipe: Hot Lemon Skewers.


Hungarian yellow waxHungarian yellow wax (Capsicum Annuum)
Mild, ripens from pale yellow to red, 6-7 cm long.
More details and a recipe: White Gaspacho.


Inca red dropInca red drop (Capsicum Baccatum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 2,5-3 cm long.
More details: Inca Red Drop Chili.


JalapenoJalapeño (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 MorichKacha Morich (Capsicum Annuum)
Very hot, ripens from green to orange.


Long PequinLong Pequin (Capsicum Annuum)
Mildly hot, ripens from green to red.
A recipe: Hot Tabuleh with Basil.


MasqueradeMasquerade (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental hybrid, ripens from purple to red.


MazzettoMazzetto (Capsicum Annuum)
Mildly hot, ripens from green to red, 4 cm long.
A recipe: Pasta alla Puttanesca.


MedusaMedusa (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental, ripens from yellow to red, 6 cm long.


Mexican red cayenneMexican red cayenne (Capsicum Annuum)
Mildly hot, ripens from green to red, 7-8 cm long.


Nepali orangeNepali orange (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to orange.


Numex TwilightNumex Twilight (Capsicum Annuum)
Ornamental, ripens from yellow to purple, orange and finally to red.


Peruvian collnewPeruvian 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 redPeter pepper red (Capsicum Annuum)
Mild, ripens from green to red, 6-7 cm long.
More details: Peter Pepper Red Chili.


Pimento AntillePimento Antille (Capsicum Chinense)
Very hot, ripens from pale green to red, 4-5 cm long.


Pimento de padronPimento de padron (Capsicum Annuum)
Mild, ripens from green to red, 5-7 cm long.
A recipe: Dandelion Salad with Winter Radishes.


PoblanoPoblano (Capsicum Annuum)
Almost sweet, ripens from green to red, 8-10 cm long.


Red devilRed devil (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 8-9 cm long.
More details: Red Devil Chili.


RocotilloRocotillo (Capsicum Baccatum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, ripens from , 3-4 cm long, bell shaped.


SerranoSerrano (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 3-4 cm long.


ShishitoShishito (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.


SicilianoSiciliano (Capsicum Annuum)
Hot, ripens from green to red, 3-4 cm long.


Thai dragonThai 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 gialloTondo giallo (Capsicum Annuum)
Very hot and ornamental, ripens from green to yellow.



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