When browsing seed catalogs or produce stands you may come across pepper varieties that start with “be.” This initial letter encompasses some of the most popular peppers grown. Below is an overview of some key pepper plants in the “be” family.
Bell Peppers
Bell peppers are by far the most widely recognized. Also called sweet peppers, bell peppers are named for their rounded, bell-like shape. Most start out green and ripen to shades of red, yellow, orange, or purple depending on variety.
Popular bell types include
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Green Bell – Crisp, grassy flavor even when unripe.
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Red Bell – Sweet, tangy flavor when fully ripe The most commonly grown color
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Yellow Bell – Mild, fruity taste. Brightens recipes.
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Orange Bell – Similar to red but less pungent. Great roasted or grilled.
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Purple Bell – Sweet yet robust flavor. Offers unique color.
Bell peppers can range from 3 to 6 inches long. They are great raw, cooked, grilled, or roasted.
Bishop’s Crown Peppers
Also called Christmas bell peppers, Bishop’s crown peppers have a distinctive conical shape with a little tail at the bottom. Most start green and ripen to red. The name comes from their resemblance to a Bishop’s ceremonial headwear.
The plants grow about 18 inches tall. The 2 to 3 inch long tapered fruits are mild, sweet, and crunchy. They lend a striking visual element when served raw. Great for crudités platters.
Beaver Dam Peppers
Beaver Dam peppers are heirloom Hungarian wax peppers introduced in 1912. The conical peppers grow to about 6 inches long. They start out pale yellow and ripen to orange then red.
The peppers are moderately hot with a Scoville rating around 5,000 units. They have thin, crunchy walls great for fresh eating. Also nice pickled, in salsas, or fried.
Bee Sting Peppers
As the name implies, these small round chile peppers pack a punch! Bee sting peppers measure about 1-2 inches wide. Their Scoville rating falls between 100,000 to 150,000 units, firmly in habanero heat range.
Despite their blistering heat, bee stings have a surprisingly fruity, sweet flavor. Just a sliver adds serious spice to salsas, hot sauces, or stir fries. Handle with care when prepping!
Beaver Creek Giant Pepper
This impressive pepper is one of the largest you can grow. Developed in Ohio, the mammoth fruits average 6 to 8 inches long but can reach a whopping 12 inches!
Beaver Creek Giants are sweet bell peppers, turning from green to red when mature. Due to their large size, plants benefit from staking. The fruits are thick-walled and crunchy. Perfect for stuffing, salads, and garnishes.
Banana Peppers
Banana peppers offer mild heat perfect for pickling and cooking. Shaped like elongated bananas, the 6 inch peppers ripen from pale green to yellow to orange to red.
Most banana pepper plants reach 2 to 3 feet tall. The peppers rate about 500 Scoville units. They have a gentle zing that adds flavor without excessive heat. Popular breaded and fried or pickled into pepper rings.
This sampling shows the diversity of pepper plants starting with “be.” From super spicy bee stings to mammoth bell peppers, exploring the options allows you to grow an array of flavors, heat levels, sizes, and colors.
When browsing pepper varieties, go beyond the common standards. Branch out into interesting heirlooms like Bishop’s Crown or Beaver Dam. You may discover new favorites for your kitchen and garden.
5 letter answer(s) to pepper plantBETEL
- South East Asians chew on the dried leaves of this Asian pepper plant with betel nut, which is the seed of the betel palm.
8 letter answer(s) to pepper plantCAPSICUM
- any of many tropical plants in the genus Capsicum that bear peppers
- mostly tropical perennial shrubby plants with fruits that have a lot of seeds, like hot and sweet peppers.
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How many types of peppers can you grow?
There are endless types of peppers that you can grow. As chile growers, it’s a lot of fun to add new pepper varieties to your grow list each year. Here are 113 types of pepper plants organized by color, heat level and growth habit. Besides flavor and heat level, you can choose pepper varieties by color and size of the plant.
How do I choose the best peppers for my Garden?
Besides flavor and heat level, you can choose pepper varieties by color and size of the plant. Create a unique ornamental border with a few compact varieties, or grow colorful pepper varieties like the purple Jalapeno for something unconventional. I hope this post helps you discover new types of peppers so that you can grow a truly custom garden.
What kind of peppers can you grow in a vegetable garden?
Cayenne Peppers: These long, thin peppers are a personal favorite in my summer vegetable garden. These compact plants can produce dozens upon dozens of long red peppers. They’re perfect for making hot pepper vinegar and drying for use later. (Scoville heat 15,000-20,000)
What types of peppers can you grow from seed?
As you will soon learn, there are a massive number of pepper types. Yes, this guide will work for growing green peppers, jalapeños, banana peppers and habaneros. However, there is a truly staggering selection for you to choose from when you get comfortable growing from seed!
Are red peppers easy to grow?
Sweet and mildly hot, these cute red peppers are easy to grow and perfect for stuffing and pickling. Compact plants grow round, slightly flat fruits. Harvest as soon as peppers turn fully red to encourage further fruit set. The classic green hot pepper is an easy-to-grow garden staple for salsa lovers.
How tall does a pepper plant grow?
Varieties labeled “tall” grow 4 feet and higher. The Black Pearl and Medusa, are good examples of compact-size plants. If you grow tall varieties, you’ll need plant supports such as a plant stakes or tomato cages. It can be hard to find a lot of these specialty pepper seeds in big box stores.