Discovering NC Agriculture is a year-long series focusing on twelve N.C. grown, raised, caught, and made commodities. Tune in each month to see how an N.C. commodity is grown, harvested, packed for consumer use and more. Learn nutritional value, find fun recipes to try, hear from local chefs who use that product, and other unique commodity facts throughout the series. We look forward to helping you better understand some of our N.C. commodities and how they impact your everyday lives!
Did you know that there are many varieties of peppers in North Carolina, as well as across the world? From mild to extremely spicy, peppers come in different sizes, shapes, colors and heat levels.
Every year at the N.C. State Fair inside the Agri Supply Expo Center, the N.C. Pepper Heat Chart is displayed. This chart shows varieties of peppers grown across the world ranked from the mildest of mild to burn your taste buds hot! Find your favorites and stock up at a farmers market, roadside stand or other retailer today.
** Please Note: ** Not all of these varieties are grown in North Carolina, but many of them are.
