Having a grow tent is a very beneficial tool. It does not take up much space, and it allows you to grow plants during any time of the year. If you decide to grow plants in a grow tent, one factor to look at is the humidity of the grow tent and how to control …
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If you wish you could just grow money in your backyard, we’ve got some good news… You can! There are many plants out there which yield incredible profits if you have the time and patience. Still, what exactly are the most profitable plants and which are the easiest to get started with? In the following …
People who eat hot peppers know the sensation well—upon first taste, your upper lip begins to sweat, your mouth literally feels like fire is coming out of it, and your nose begins to run. Then, laughter typically follows as you dash for bread or milk so that you can put out the fire. Anticipated to …
Is your favorite hot sauce too runny? Hot sauces often include acidity, which tends to make the consistency runnier than you may want. Luckily, you have several different options to help thicken your hot sauces without sacrificing a good sauce’s full body flavor. You may even have some of these ingredients in your kitchen right …
Bell peppers are a staple in most households and found in a huge variety of recipes. But as common as they are, you might wonder why Bell peppers are expensive, and specifically why the red Bell pepper varieties cost more than the green ones? Bell peppers are one of the most expensive pepper varieties due …
Whether you avoid spice or are a heat-aficionado, we’ve all experienced a burning dish that was a bit too hot for comfort. And sometimes we just want to make sure the dishes we’re making for friends or family don’t get too hot. Luckily, there are some pro tips you can take to help reduce the …
Although peppers did not originate in Italy, there are a number of peppers that one might consider to be “Italian” that we see commonly used in Italian cuisine. There are seven commonly used chili peppers in Italian cuisine: Pimento, Cayenne, Friggitello, Italian Long Hots, Cubanelle, Hungarian wax peppers, and Calabrian Chili. These chilis land across …
So, you have a green thumb and a love for pickled Jalapeños. Naturally, you might be wondering if you can grow Jalapeños from your pickled Jalapeño seeds. After all, the pickling liquid preserves the Jalapeños, so presumably, it does the same for the seeds. You can’t grow Jalapeños from pickled Jalapeño seeds as the pickling …
Spicy food is found all over the world, but one little plant is responsible for most of it: the chili pepper. There are many varieties of chili pepper that make each region’s food unique. Countries that have the spiciest foods include India, Mexico, and South Korea. Chili peppers grow best in very warm climates, so …
For most animals, eating capsaicin is a no-no. It causes their mucous membranes to get inflamed and irritated, and this burning sensation could spread to the skin, too. Interestingly, some animals seem to enjoy eating spicy chili peppers, and their heat doesn’t seem to bother them at all. Most mammals, except for humans and the …