Many people seem to think that chilies can only be grown in the hot climate of the Southwest.
This is far from true, though growing chilies in New England requires the same kind of planning and care that is required to grow tomatoes. One must start the plants early and give them the proper care through the early season. A thorough guide to chili culture can be found at the Ontario Canada government site. My own experiences Selection of varieties Jalapeno and Serrano chilies are probably the two most versatile types. For hotter chilies, habenero chilies are very prolific.