It's what puts the fire into them. Granberry said peppers produce capsaicinoids around the placenta, which is easily seen in the center below the stem when the pepper is split open. Since the seeds develop close by, usually touching the placenta, they also contain large amounts of the chemical. Georgia home gardeners with a taste for hot peppers can easily grow many varieties. Each variety contains different levels of capsaicinoids, so keep how you plan to use them in mind as you choose a variety to plant.
Some peppers produce colorful fruits and are ornamental plants, too.
Peppers require little special care. Each variety, whether seeds or transplants, should come with instructions for planting depth and spacing. Applying a balanced fertilizer containing micronutrients once a month and harvesting regularly keeps plants producing from mid-spring to frost. Buy seeds or transplants from a reputable company. Be sure transplants are disease-free.