Researchers at Oregon State University have created two new habanero peppers that are mild. The new varieties are called ‘Notta Hotta’ and ‘Mild Thing.’ OSU says they retain the fruity and floral ...

Jim Myers works in vegetable breeding and genetics at OSU. On a recent visit to the experimental farm where the peppers were ...

While apples and pumpkins may herald the coming of autumn for most of the country, New Mexico welcomes fall with the aroma of ...

How spicy you want your hot sauce depends on which type of chile pepper you use and where it rates on the Scoville scale. The more capsaicin compound ... earthier flavors and a bit more heat, going ...

That’s when Oregon State University vegetable breeder Jim Myers says two new varieties of habanero peppers he’s developed should be up for grabs at farmers markets and for those looking to spice up — ...

Two mild habanero peppers known as “Notta Hotta” and “Mild Thing” that retain the peppers’ unique fruity and floral ...