Capsicum annuum (sweet and spicy peppers)!

Are sweet and hot peppers the same species? What is the Scoville scale? In which growing conditions do Capsicum annuum plants flourish? Can you save your own pepper seeds? This episode is an introduction to Capsicum annuum!Opening tune: Vegetable Canon by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)References: https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170108/nutrientshttps://peppergeek.com/how-to-store-pepper-seeds/https://www.ishs.org/ishs-article/288_24https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/capsicum-annuumhttps://www.masterclass.com/articles/a-guide-to-the-scoville-scale#the-origins-of-the-scoville-scale

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Learning the binomial nomenclature (scientific names) of biota is a fascinating way to glean insight into the natural world. Though daunting at first, they can become familiar and accessible with the help of melody and context. This podcast will present tunes where the scientific names of species comprise the lyrical content. Episodes will describe habitats, growing conditions, nutritional information, and locate species within their taxonomic hierarchy. Historical significance, interviews and anecdotal stories will also be presented. Each musical release will inspire eight weekly episodes. Come grow with me!