What varieties of peppers grow in the UK?

There are many different varieties of peppers that can be grown in the UK, here are some popular varieties:

1. Bell peppers: These peppers are the most common type of pepper and come in a variety of colours such as green, red, yellow and orange. They are generally large and have a sweet, mild flavour.

2. Jalapeño peppers: These peppers are small to medium-sized and have a moderate to hot heat level. They are typically green when unripe and red when ripe.

3. Cayenne peppers: These peppers are long and thin and have a moderate to hot heat level. They are typically red when ripe.

4. Serrano peppers: These peppers are small and have a moderate to hot heat level. They are typically green when unripe and red when ripe.

5. Habanero peppers: These peppers are small and have a very hot heat level. They are typically orange when ripe.

6. Pimento peppers: These peppers are small and have a sweet, mild flavour. They are typically red when ripe.

7. Padron peppers: These peppers are small and have a mild flavour. They are typically green when unripe and red when ripe.

8. Aji peppers: These peppers are small and have a hot heat level. They come in a variety of colours such as yellow, orange and red.

These are just a few examples, there are other varieties of peppers that grow in the UK, but those are the most common, each variety has its own unique flavour, heat level and appearance, so you can experiment with different types.

When they're in season you can buy peppers online with Fresh Farm Deliveries. We deliver to Halifax, Todmorden, Littleborough, Hebden Bridge, Haworth and surrounding areas (BD13-23, HX and OL14-15 postcodes).