Winged beans are a tropical legume where the entire plant is edible: the pods have four "wings," the leaves can be cooked like spinach, and the roots form a tuber similar to a potato. They are a nutritious food source, rich in protein, vitamins A and C, and iron, and are a staple in many Southeast Asian cuisines. 

Growth: They are a vining plant that requires sturdy support, like a trellis, to grow.

Pods: The pods are angular with four frilly "wings" running lengthwise, and they can be green, purple, or red.

Edible parts: You can eat the pods when young, and the mature seeds can be used like soybeans.

Other edible parts: The leaves taste like spinach, the flowers can be eaten, and the roots can be cooked like a potato or sweet potato. 

Pods: Young pods can be eaten raw in salads or sliced and stir-fried.

Seeds: Mature seeds can be dried and ground into flour or used similarly to soybeans.

Roots: The tuberous roots are edible cooked or raw and have a nutty flavor.

Leaves: Young leaves are tender and can be cooked like spinach. 

Climate: They thrive in hot, humid conditions but can also be grown in temperate zones.

Planting: Seeds are frost-sensitive and should be planted after the last frost. Cooler soil temperatures can hinder germination.

Preparation: Before planting, seeds benefit from being soaked for 12–24 hours and may require gentle nicking to help with germination. 

Hong gochu (홍고추) are vibrant red Korean chili peppers, prized for their sweet, smoky, slightly tangy flavor and mild-to-medium heat (around 5,000-7,000 SHU), essential for authentic kimchi, gochujang (chili paste), and stews, offering rich color, depth, and flavor to Korean cuisine, used fresh, dried, or ground. 

Color: Bright, glossy red when ripe, sometimes shiny green when unripe.

Shape: Elongated and slender.

Flavor: Rich, sweet, smoky, slightly floral, with earthy notes.

Heat: Mild to medium, less intense than some other Korean varieties. 

Gochugaru: Dried and ground to make coarse or fine chili flakes for kimchi, marinades, soups, and sauces.

Gochujang: A key fermented chili paste ingredient.

Fresh: Used chopped in side dishes (banchan), salads, or for garnishes.

Dried: Can be used whole or in powders for deep flavor and color. 

Provides spice, vibrant red color, sweet/smoky flavor, and acts as a natural preservative in kimchi.

A fundamental ingredient, distinguishing many traditional Korean dishes. 

These round to oval fruits are only 3/8” wide. It is often confused with the Pequin that is a small oval with a point. The Tepin grow on 36” tall plants and have extreme heat. All peppers are perennials, so if your plant survives the winter without freezing, the shrub can get very large. Capsicum annuum  (120 days)

Heat Level: Super Hot.  Scoville Heat Units 50,000 - 100,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7 - 21 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart or into large 5 gallon containers. Harvest peppers when they are red.

The peppers are round, apple-shaped (hence the name "Alma" meaning apple in Hungarian). They have a sweet flavor with a mild heat, making them suitable for various culinary uses. 

Alma paprika peppers are popular for making the spice paprika, but they can also be eaten fresh, roasted, or stuffed. The peppers can be used in salads, pasta, or as a side dish when baked or roasted. 

They are an open-pollinated heirloom variety and can be grown in any zone with sufficient sunshine and warm weather. Seeds should be started indoors 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors after the last frost. 

Nutritional Value:

Alma paprika peppers are a good source of vitamins A and C, which are antioxidants, as well as folate and vitamin K. 

To prevent common pepper diseases, avoid watering plants at night or on cool, cloudy days. Aphids and flea beetles can be controlled with insecticidal soap. 

Peppers can be harvested at any stage, but are best when fully colored and firm. Regular harvesting encourages further fruit production. 

Wrinkled Pepper is a specific variety of hybrid hot chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) known for its high pungency and wrinkled appearance. It is a strong-growing, high-yield plant primarily used in Chinese and other Asian cuisines. 

Heat Level: It is a hot pepper with high pungency.

Appearance: The fruits are long and have a distinctive wrinkled skin. They ripen from green to a vibrant red color.

Fruit Size: Individual fruits are relatively large for a hot pepper, typically around 13-16 cm (about 5-6 inches) in length and 3.0-3.5 cm (about 1.2-1.4 inches) in diameter.

Maturity: It is an early-maturing variety, generally ready for harvest around 55 days after transplanting.

Plant Habit: The plant has strong vigor and a semi-upright growing habit, making it prolific and high-yielding.

Usage: It is suitable for both fresh markets and for drying to create chili flakes or powder. 

Chile de arbol is a Mexican chili pepper with several names, including: 

Chile de arbol: The literal translation of this Spanish name is "chili from tree"

Bird's beak chile: Another name for this pepper

Rat's tail chile: Another name for this pepper

Tree chili: Another name for this pepperChile de Arbol are a favorite in Mexican cuisine because of their bold heat and subtle, natural smoky flavor. They originated in Chihuahua, Mexico and dry well with good red color for use as wreaths or other decorative items. Fresh pods can be pureed to make a sauce for chips or to season the pork filling for tamales. When left whole, they can add great flavor to oils and vinegar. Toasted pods can be ground into a powder to season red chile sauces or to create a spice rub.

Narrow pendant shaped fruits grow to 3” long and mature from light green to dark red with a woody stem. This vigorous plant can reach over 4 feet in height in one season and resembles a little tree. Capsicum annuum (90 days)

Heat Level: Very Hot.  Scoville Heat Units 15,000 - 30,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

This beautiful cheese-type sweet pepper ripens from green to fire-engine red. One of the best pimento peppers to grow at home. This ribbed pepper is quite stunning in the garden or on your plate. Sheepnose Pimento Pepper is an Ohio heirloom, able to handle northern climates. Pimentos are great for stuffing, roasting, snacking, the classic cheese spread, and for stuffing olives.

Thick-walled, crisp, and juicy peppers are 3-4” wide by 2-3” wide with thick stems. Plants are 24” tall and easy to grow.  

Capsicum annuum (70 days)  Heirloom, Open-pollinated

Heat Level: Sweet Scoville: 0-500

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light, and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7-14 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart or into large 5-gallon containers. Harvest peppers when they are red. 

 A nadapeno pepper is a sweet, heatless variety of jalapeño pepper. They are sausage-shaped, with shiny skin and a blunt end. 

Description 

Color: Nadapeños ripen from green to greenish-purple to a deep red

Size: They grow to about 3 inches long

Flavor: They have the flavor of a jalapeño, but without the heat

Texture: They have a crisp texture

Fresh eating, Roasting, Salsa, Pickling, Drying, Stuffing, and Poppers.

Small, globular peppers that are 4–5 cm in diameter and 5–7 cm long

Smooth, firm skin that is green when young and turns dark brown when ripe

Thick, red-brown flesh with a hollow cavity and many small seeds

Flavor Sweet and crunchy and Packed with vitamins A and C and antioxidants. 

Uses 

Great for stuffing, stir fry, kebabs, omelets, or as a salad topping

A healthy snack on their own

Growing 

Can grow in small spaces and are good for home gardeners

Can be grown in containers or in the garden

Require a long season to produce fruit

Can be pruned for more compact plants