Frequently Asked Questions: Kitchen Minis Hot Peppers
If you’ve grown Kitchen Minis™ Peppers in the past on your windowsill, or are new to the fun of growing your own veggies on a tabletop, you still might have a few questions before you start.
Here are a few FAQs we’ve received about our delightfully spicy, as well as sweet varieties of Kitchen Minis Peppers:
1. What’s the difference between the different levels of hot pepper heats?
Answer: Heat levels according to our team of Kitchen Mini Hot Pepper experts:
Level 1 – Hot Burrito is a Chili type with a nice mild spice.
Level 2 – Cosmo and Tamale are more similar to typlical Jalapeño heat.
Level 3 – Hot Fajita and Taquito are similar to a Serano pepper and hotter than a Jalapeño.
Level 4 – Hot Lemon Zest is comparable to typical Habaneros, so it packs a lot of heat.
2. How big do the Fresh Bites Peppers get?
Answer: Fresh Bites Pepper plants can reach between 12-18 inches tall (approximately 30-45.7 cm tall). The actual fruit normally grow to around 2.25-3 inches. They are smaller snack-type peppers.
3. Do the colors of Fresh Bites Peppers have different flavors?
Answer: We haven’t noticed a flavor difference in pepper colors (Orange, Red, and Yellow) for Fresh Bites. They're all fairly similar in flavor, all being very sweet. The red maybe has a bit more intense pepper flavor, but overall similar.
4. What is the typical pot size for a Kitchen Minis container?
Answer: Kitchen Minis are compact plants for patio containers and home gardeners. The typical container size that these pepper plants can grow on your countertop is a 6-8-in. pot (approximately a 15-20-cm container size).
Ready to get started on growing your own tabletop pepper plants? Check out our Where to Buy page to see a list of online seed retailers that carry our Kitchen Minis varieties. Some retailers include Territorial Seed Company, Park Seed, as well as Norseco in Canada.