The Cascadura Poblano Sweet Pepper is a unique, mild variety combining the deeply lobed, pumpkin-like shape of Cascadura types with the broader, slightly elongated form of a poblano. Fruits are thick-walled, glossy, and ripen from green to rich red. The texture is firm and juicy, making it excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, or fresh slicing.

Flavor is rich and slightly earthy like a poblano, balanced with a gentle sweetness and no bitterness. It holds up well to cooking and develops a deeper, almost smoky sweetness when roasted.

Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 0 – 500 SHU (very mild to no heat)

This makes it ideal for those who enjoy poblano-style flavor without the spice.

Yes, the Cascadura pepper is a type of Poblano/Ancho pepper, often described as a high-quality, Brazilian variant of the classic Mexican pepper. It is specialized for its sweet flavor, thick walls, and high productivity. 

Type: Capsicum annuum (Ancho/Poblano type).

Origin: Brazil.

Flavor/Heat: Mild to no heat (0 Scoville Heat Units), with a sweet, robust flavor.

Appearance: 3–5 inch, plump, and deeply lobed, heart-shaped fruit (resembling a pepper-like pumpkin).

Usage: They are often used green for roasting, stuffing, and grilling, but they turn a rich, glossy red when mature. 

While standard Poblano peppers can sometimes have a mild-to-moderate heat, the Cascadura is specifically noted for having almost zero heat while retaining the traditional "Ancho" flavor profile.

Naga Peach Pepper is a rare, extremely hot chili known for its soft peach color and intense heat. The pods are wrinkled and slightly elongated, typically 5–7 cm long, ripening from light green to a creamy peach tone. The plant is vigorous and productive in warm climates.

Scoville Heat Units (SHU):

Approximately 800,000 to 1,200,000 SHU, placing it in the super-hot category, similar in heat range to other Naga types.

Flavor Profile:

Fruity, slightly sweet, with a sharp, lingering heat that builds quickly and lasts.

Cooking Uses:

Hot sauces and extreme chili sauces

Small amounts in salsas

Spicy chutneys

Dehydrated and ground into chili powder

Infused oils (use extreme caution)

⚠️ Handle with gloves and avoid contact with eyes or skin. A very small amount goes a long way.

Pimenta da Cachorro or Dog Pepper is a rare and distinctive chili variety from Brazil. It’s valued both for its unique appearance and its complex flavor. Here’s a detailed description:

🌶 Origin: Brazil — particularly in regions where heirloom peppers are grown for local culinary use.

🌿 Plant:

Compact, bushy plants about 2–3 feet (60–90 cm) tall.

Dense foliage with good fruit production.

Performs well in warm, humid tropical or subtropical climates.

🍎 Pods:

Small to medium-sized, often around 2–4 cm long.

Shape varies from rounded to slightly elongated or wrinkled, sometimes resembling a tiny habanero.

Colors mature from green to bright red, orange, or sometimes a golden hue depending on strain.

Thin walls with juicy flesh.

🔥 Heat Level:

Mild to medium (estimated 10,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units).

Typically less hot than a habanero, but hotter than a jalapeño.

Delivers a pleasant, warming heat that doesn’t linger excessively.

👅 Flavor Profile:

Fruity, slightly floral, with tropical and citrus notes.

Balanced sweetness and tang, making it excellent for seasoning sauces, seafood, and meats.

🍽 Culinary Uses:

Commonly used in Brazilian cooking for marinades, hot sauces, and pickling.

Great for fresh salsas, vinegar infusions, or flavoring oil.

These small mushroom-shaped peppers have a sweet, fruity flavor, much like Habanero and Scotch Bonnet peppers. Jamaican Peppers are a staple in many Mexican dishes, including salsas, hot sauces, and meat rubs. It is commonly used in Jerk sauces in the Caribbean because of its balanced heat.

An heirloom pepper with smooth waxy pods that are 1-2" across. They have a citrus-like flavor and aroma. The peppers will mature from green to bright yellow on very productive 24-30" tall plants.

Capsicum chinense (90 days) Heat Level: Extremely Hot Scoville: 250,000

The packet contains 5 seeds.

This rare pepper is crunchy and juicy with a mix of tropical flavors that are described as citrus and fruity with slightly smoky tones. Biquinho can be eaten raw or cooked, but are generally pickled in vinegar and served with meals. Try these Biquinho peppers which are also called Sweety Drops, in our Pickled Sweety Drop Peppers Recipe. These peppers are quite popular in Brazil, where they originated.

The peppers start as a striking deep purple or black, eventually ripening to a deep red with some purple undertones. They have a teardrop or beak-like shape, typical of the Biquinho family. 

Black Biquinho peppers have a sweet, fruity flavor with a mild heat. They are often described as having a slightly smoky taste when eaten fresh and are popular for pickling due to their flavor and texture. 

The heat is generally low, ranging from 500 to 2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). 

The plants can grow to be 2 to 2.5 feet tall and have medium spread. The foliage and stems can be dark, adding to the pepper's ornamental appeal. 

Black Biquinho peppers are versatile in the kitchen. They are excellent for pickling, adding to salsas, hot sauces, and marinades, or using as a garnish. They can also be used in soups, stews, and even jams and jellies. 

They are a Brazilian heirloom pepper, belonging to the Capsicum chinense species. 

Capsicum annuum (90 days) Heirloom - Open Pollinated

Trinidad Perfume peppers are a sweet, flavorful, and aromatic pepper that are similar to habanero peppers but with little to no heat: 

Trinidad Perfume peppers are glossy yellow and lantern-shaped, and can grow up to 2 inches long. They mature from green to a golden-orange color. 

Trinidad Perfume peppers have a smoky, citrus flavor with notes of apricot and melon. They are a good source of vitamin C and beta carotene. 

Trinidad Perfume peppers can be eaten raw in salads, cooked in sauces, stuffed, or roasted. They can also be used to make salsa or pepper powder.

The meaty walls of the chili provide a lot of bell pepper “pepperiness”: grassy and fresh. But underneath of it all, there's a crisp fruitiness here that's enhanced by the juiciness of the chili itself. In terms of eating experience, as mentioned, think more tomato and less jalapeño.

Juicy and meaty​​ The Rocoto is thick-fleshed and juicy, making the chili an all-time favorite in Peruvian cuisine.Between 100,000 and 250,000

While bell peppers aren't hot at all, the Rocoto pepper is extremely hot. Between 100,000 and 250,000 on the Scoville Heat Index, this pepper is about the size of a bell pepper but is rounder and is typically only red or green. Some people use this pepper to make very spicy sauces.

Orange cayenne peppers are a hybrid variety of chili pepper that are larger and hotter than standard cayenne peppers, with a more vibrant color and smooth skin: 

Orange cayenne peppers are long, slender, and conical, with a pointed tip. They are smooth and glossy, and turn from dark green to bright orange as they ripen. 

Orange cayenne peppers have a fruity and citrusy flavor, and an intense heat that dissipates quickly. They can range from 30,000–50,000 units on the Scoville scale, which is 5–10 times hotter than a jalapeño. 

Orange cayenne peppers can be eaten fresh or cooked, and can be used in salads, salsas, soups, or with chicken or pork. They can also be dried and sprinkled over meats, stews, and rice dishes.

Santa Fe peppers are a type of chile pepper that are mild and slightly sweet, with a color range from yellow to orange-red. They are also known as Güero peppers. 

Characteristics 

Heat level: Mild, ranging from 500–700 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)

Color: Yellow when immature, orange, and then red when fully mature

Shape: Conical and blunt

Size: About 6 cm long and 2.5–3 cm wide

Uses: Can be eaten fresh or cooked in salads, salsas, and other dishes

Plant height: About 2–2.5 ft tall

Resistance: Resistant to tobacco mosaic virus

Peppers are long and thin, and can grow to be over 6 inches long 

They are similar in appearance to Szegedi 179 Paprika peppers, but are thicker. 

The peppers have thin walls and a tapered shape .

Flavor:

Peppers have a rich paprika flavor with fruity tones 

The dried and ground peppers are a deep red color and have a sweet, fruity flavor 

Uses:

Peppers can be dried and ground to make paprika 

The peppers can be stuffed, roasted, or used to make sauce 

Paprika is a key ingredient in Hungarian cooking and is used in many dishes, including goulash soup, paprikás dishes, and chicken paprikash