Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Chili, Mexico
Common Names: Bell Peppers, Jalapeño, Habanero
Flavor Profile: Sweet with heat, commonly used in Mexican cuisine.
Cuisine: Salsa, chili soup, tacos.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Cylindrical pods, edible seeds.
Plant Type: Annual herbaceous plant.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Well-draining, sun-baked soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.
Jalapeno Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Chili, Mexico
Common Names: Jalapeno, habanero
Flavor Profile: Medium heat, often used in salsas and sauces.
Cuisine: Salsa, guacamole, spicy dishes.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Cylindrical pods, edible seeds.
Plant Type: Annual herbaceous plant.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Well-drilling, sun-baked soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.
Habanero Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Chili, Mexico
Common Names: Habanero, jalapeno
Flavor Profile: Very hot, often used in Thai and Indian cuisines.
Cuisine: Thai curries, samosa, chutney.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Cylindrical pods, edible seeds.
Plant Type: Annual herbaceous plant.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Well-drilling, sun-baked soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.
Bell Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Chili, Mexico
Common Names: Bell pepper, jalapeno
Flavor Profile: Mildly sweet, often used in salads and stir-fries.
Cuisine: Salads, stir-fries, grilled dishes.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Cylindrical pods, edible seeds.
Plant Type: Annual herbaceous plant.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Well-drilling, sun-baked soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.
Cubanelle Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Chili, Mexico
Common Names: Cubanelle, bell pepper
Flavor Profile: Hotter than a jalapeno, used in Spanish and Caribbean cuisines.
Cuisine: Spicy dishes, stews, chutneys.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Cylindrical pods, edible seeds.
Plant Type: Annual herbaceous plant.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Well-drilling, sun-baked soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.
Sweet Potato
Scientific Name: Transformicum indicum
Origin: India, Southeast Asia
Common Names: Sweet potato, French fry
Flavor Profile: Sweet, slightly nutty, sometimes used in Asian cuisine.
Cuisine: Stuffed vegetables, fried potatoes, soups.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Tubers, edible skin.
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Rich, loamy, well-drilling soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.
Tomato
Scientific Name: Lycopersicon pimpinelloides
Origin: Mexico, Central America
Common Names: Tomato, heirloom
Flavor Profile: Smooth, mild, used in Italian and Mexican cuisines.
Cuisine: Tomato sauce, gazpacho, roasted tomatoes.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Flowers, fruit, edible foliage.
Plant Type: Perennial shrub.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Loamy, rich, well-drilling soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.
Orange Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Chili, Mexico
Common Names: Orange pepper, mandarin
Flavor Profile: Sweet, aromatic, used in Chinese and Korean cuisines.
Cuisine: Stir-fried vegetables, sautéed greens, pickled foods.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Cylindrical pods, edible seeds.
Plant Type: Annual herbaceous plant.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Well-drilling, sun-baked soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.
Pad Oh Mo
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Thailand, Vietnam
Common Names: Pad oh mo, chili pepper
Flavor Profile: Very hot, used in Vietnamese and Thai cuisines.
Cuisine: Curries, stews, chutneys.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Cylindrical pods, edible seeds.
Plant Type: Annual herbaceous plant.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Well-drilling, sun-baked soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.
Pajama Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum
Origin: Chili, Mexico
Common Names: Pajama pepper, tamarind
Flavor Profile: Medium to hot, used in Indian and Southeast Asian cuisines.
Cuisine: Dishes, stews, pickles.
Uses: Cooking, medicine, pest control.
Botanical Features: Cylindrical pods, edible seeds.
Plant Type: Annual herbaceous plant.
Harvest Time: 100–120 days from planting.
Soil Preference: Well-drilling, sun-baked soil.
Suitable For: Home garden, commercial farms.