I Successfully Grew The Hottest Peppers In The World

I always wanted to grow the spiciest pepper in the world - so I did it this summer. But I didn’t stop at the spiciest pepper in the world - the Carolina Reaper pepper. I also grew the second spiciest pepper in the world - the Ghost Pepper, the pepper that’s the key ingredient to jerk chicken - the Jamaican Scotch Bonnet pepper, and the pepper behind the pickling tradition - the Hungarian Hot Wax Banana peppers. I had never grown hot peppers from seed before so I was amazed at the results. At first I wasn’t even sure this was going to work, but we had to start somewhere and let me tell you...it worked. Well, prepare to get your hands dirty and your lips spicy because we’re about to hop on this wild, spicy hot pepper ride. 🌶️ TIMESTAMP: 00:00 - 03:53: How To Grow Hot Wax Banana Peppers 03:53 - 04:35 How To Make Pickled Hot Wax Banana Peppers 04:35 - 06:27 How To Grow Ghost Peppers 06:27 - 07:38 How To Make Ghost Pepper Seasoning/Powder 07:38 - 08:58 How To Grow Carolina Reaper Hot Peppers - The Spiciest Pepper In The World 08:58 - 09:49 How To Grow Jamaican Scotch Bonnet Hot Peppers (Jerk Chicken Hot Peppers) 09:49 - 10:39 What Are Nightshade Berries And Are They Edible? 10:39 - 12:08 How To Grow Green Peppers From Seed 🌶️ UNIQUE FACTS YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS VIDEO: 1. The hottest pepper in the world, reaching over 2.2 million SHU and holding the Guinness World Record for the hottest pepper, is the Carolina Reaper. 2. Ghost peppers were once considered the world's hottest pepper, but it has been surpassed by none other than the Carolina Reaper. 3. SHU stands for ‘Scoville Heat Units (SHU)’ and it’s a measurement of the spiciness based on the concentration of ‘capsaicin’ - a chemical responsible for the sensation of the heat in peppers. 4. The main ingredient that causes the peppers to be spicy ( “capsaicin,”) has been associated with several health benefits including pain relief, improved metabolism, and potential anti-inflammatory effects. 5. Ghost peppers originated in the NorthEastern regions of India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. They were traditionally used in local cuisine to add heat to dishes, and are even used in some religious rituals and festivals in India. 6. The heat level of hot peppers can vary depending on growing conditions, soil, and environment/zone. This variability adds an element of unpredictability to their spiciness. 7. Hot banana wax peppers, also known as banana peppers or yellow wax peppers, are milder compared to some of the super-hot peppers, but they still offer a delightful flavour and a touch of heat. 8. While the banana peppers are commonly yellow, banana peppers can ripen to different colours, including orange and red. The darker the colour, the spicier the pepper. 9. Hot wax banana peppers are actually just a variety of the chilli pepper, and they’ve been grown for more than 6,000 years in Central and South America. 10. The introduction of chilli peppers to Europe and Asia is a result of the Columbian Exchange, which was the widespread transfer of plants, animals and culture between the Americas and the Old World after Christopher Columbus's voyages. Soon after, banana peppers became popular in Italy and America. 🌶️ Thank you so much for watching my channel this week, it means the world to me that you do, and it would equally mean as much if you didn’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE, and remember that on this channel we take the seeds from inside exotic fruits and grow them into full-blown houseplants that fruit. Never forget that I LOVE YOU and I’ll see you next week.