Jalapenos 2026

Are black jalapenos hotter than their familiar green counterparts, and that’s a question many chili lovers ask when they spot these dark, mysterious peppers at the market.   Yes, black jalapenos are generally hotter, but the story is a bit more complicated than just their striking color.   The dark hue often signals a more … Read more

Brown jalapeno seeds are not bad, and they are in fact perfectly safe for you to eat.   If you have ever sliced open a fresh jalapeno and noticed those brown seeds clinging to the white membrane, you might have wondered if something was wrong with your pepper.   The truth is that brown jalapeno … Read more

Bigger jalapeños are typically milder than their smaller counterparts, so the answer is no, bigger jalapeños are not hotter.   This might seem backwards, but it all comes down to how capsaicin, the compound responsible for heat, is distributed as the pepper grows.   If you’ve ever wondered why are bigger jalapeños hotter in some … Read more