Pepper

Are peppers waxed?

Hot wax peppers, also known as Hungarian wax peppers, have a yellow or pale green skin and can easily be mistaken for banana peppers, listed above. However, they’re exponentially hotter, so make sure you know which one you’re dealing with. Hot wax peppers are usually eaten fresh or pickled, and are used to season sauces, …

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Are peppers inflammatory?

Woolf and study lead author Ru-Rong Ji, also of the MGH Neural Plasticity Research Group, found that the increased production of the receptor following inflammation is mediated by a signal molecule called p38, located within sensory neurons. The chili pepper receptor responds to capsaicin, the chemical that is responsible for the “hot” in peppers. This …

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Do pepper balls hurt?

While pepper balls generally do not cause any type of permanent damage , persons who have allergies to cayenne or other hot peppers can experience severe physical reactions if within range of a deployed pepper ball. In situations of this nature, it is important to get the individual to an emergency room or other medical …

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When do I plant peppers?

Generally speaking, pepper seeds should be planted indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting outdoors. However, our recommended sowing dates are about 6 weeks before the average last frost date. Moreover, when is the best time to plant peppers? One frequent answer is, starting peppers from seed provides optimal choices in variety and produces the most …

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