The C. baccatum species, familiarly termed aji throughout South America, originated in either Bolivia or Peru and was probably domesticated in Peru about 2,500 b .c .
How Did Chile Peppers get to New Mexico?
According to many accounts, chile peppers were introduced into what is now the U.S. by Capitan General Juan de Oñate, the founder of Santa Fe, in 1598.
How to Cross-breed Peppers Yourself
Pepper breeders make controlled crosses between plants in order to combine genes of interest, and with a little practice you too can make your own crosses.
How to Make Chipotle Peppers
The most commonly smoked is the jalapeno, which is generally considered too fleshy to be dried. Smoked Jalapenos are called chipotles.
How Did Paprika Peppers Get to Hungary?
There is a minor debate over the arrival of the imported Capsicums from the Western Hemisphere into Hungary and surrounding areas. Some historians credit their spread to the invasion of the Ottoman Turks into Central Europe.
On Tabasco and Malagueta Peppers
The tabasco pepper is the best-known cultivar of this species, being the primary ingredient in the famous sauce that is now more than 125 years old.
On Jamaican Scotch Bonnets and Country Peppers
In Jamaica, much use is made of fresh peppers the most highly esteemed hot pepper being the ‘Scotch bonnet’, which has a wonderful perfume and flavour.