2 October 2012
Are Scotch Bonnets hotter than Jalapeno peppers? Is there a scientific way
to measure spiciness? Where are chillies originally from and can they grow
in any climate? What is the best way to put out the fire when a chilli turns
out to be hotter than expected? Gardening website Lovethegarden.com are
launching the infographic “Hotter than the sun” today to answer these and
many other questions about chillies.
The chilli is a vastly popular ingredient worldwide. There are a multitude
of different varieties with unique flavours and heat levels. The infographic
“Hotter than the sun” explains that the heat is caused by an oily substance
called capsaicin, which consists of capsaicinoids. Scientists have
identified 15 different capsaicinoids, so there are endless varieties of
capsaicin.
The infographic also contains a section with tips for those who want to grow
chillies. The gardening experts from Lovethegarden.com recommend choosing
early maturing seeds and keeping them indoors for 8 to 10 weeks. Before the
seedlings can be moved outside, they need to be hardened off by exposing
them to outdoor temperatures (not freezing) for increasingly longer periods
of time every day. This part of the infographic also contains useful advice
about watering, soil type, using fertilizers and sun exposure.
The infographic is hosted on
www.lovethegarden.com/infographics/hotter-than-the-sun and can easily be
shared.
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