Native to Spain, the Choricero pepper – often called pimiento choricero – is intimately linked to the sun-drenched landscapes of the Iberian Peninsula. It is traditionally seen drying in red garlands on the white walls of villages, ready to flavor stews and sauces. In a kitchen garden, it brings a warm and colorful presence that evokes the ancient practices of harvesting and preserving.

Its upright, compact habit, bright green foliage, and elongated fruits that ripen from green to deep red make it a distinctive companion in the vegetable garden. Throughout the seasons, Choricero offers discreet flowering, followed by an abundance of fruit that is best left to fully ripen before being hung to dry. In a harmonious garden, it finds its place among the warm-season fruiting vegetables, enriching the space with respectful cultivation and biodiversity.

Native to the Caribbean, the vegetarian chili pepper – often also called the sweet Caribbean chili – has won over many kitchen gardens with its distinctive aroma, very similar to that of hot chilies, but without the burning sensation. In a vegetable garden in harmony with the seasons, it establishes itself as a reassuring companion: a reliable plant for those who love Creole flavors but want a cuisine accessible to everyone, including children.

Its glossy green foliage forms a neat little bush, adorned all summer long with a multitude of discreet white flowers that give way to drooping fruits, initially green, then reddish-orange depending on the variety. In welcoming, well-warmed soil, it offers a generous and sustained harvest, particularly appreciated in late summer, when kitchens are filled with sauces, stews, and braised dishes. In a deeply rooted and respectful approach to living things, the vegetarian chili pepper integrates naturally into a diverse garden, alongside tomatoes, onions, aromatic herbs, and other essential ingredients of Creole cuisine.

Native to Brazil, the Iracema Biquinho pepper belongs to the large Capsicum chinense family, renowned for its rich and complex aromas. Its small, teardrop-shaped fruits, ending in a fine point, resemble a bird's beak, hence its name "biquinho" (little beak). In the garden, the plants become covered in a multitude of these bright red lanterns when ripe, offering a vibrant and delicious display.

In a diverse and harmonious vegetable garden, this chili pepper naturally finds its place among the warm-season fruiting vegetables. The plant, of modest size, forms a bushy habit that thrives both in the ground and in large containers. The fruits are prized for their aromatic flavor with just a hint of spice, making them a welcome addition to everyday cooking as well as to the garden's edible side. Throughout the seasons, it rewards the gardener with a generous harvest, ideal for extended harvests and homemade preparations.