Mike Simpson has been a gardener since the 70s. Over the next 10 years, his vegetable garden became a hot pepper garden.

Finally, as temperatures continue to warm up, it’s time to plant the three most popular fruits that can be enjoyed well into late summer. Whether grown in garden beds or in containers, tomatoes, ...

Earlier this year, the Chile Pepper Institute measured the Scoville heat units of a variety ... all were grown in a plot on the institute grounds. The Trinidad Scorpion took first place ...

The combined amount of capsaicin and dihydrocapsaicin in a pepper is used to calculate its heat intensity rating on the Scoville scale, ranging from zero Scoville Heat Units (SHU) for bell peppers ...

Now, researchers reporting in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry have identified three compounds that lessen peppers’ pungency. These results challenge the reliability of the century-old ...

Now, researchers have identified three compounds that lessen peppers' pungency. These results challenge the reliability of the century-old Scoville scale, which traditionally bases its rating on ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hot peppers aren’t for everyone, but that’s where the Scoville ...