The chili pepper, or commonly known as hot peppers is the fruit of the plant Capsicum from the nightshade family, Solanaceae. The name, which is spelt differently in many regions (chili, chile or chilli), comes from Nahuatl via the Spanish word chile. These terms usually refer to the smaller, hotter types of capsicum; the mild larger types are called bell pepper (simply pepper in Britain and Ireland or capsicum in Australasia). Hot peppers and their various cultivars originate in the Americas; they are now grown around the world because they are widely used as spices or vegetables in cuisine, and as medicine. Chili or hot peppers are popular in food. They are rich in vitamin C and are believed to have many beneficial effects on health. The pain caused by capsaicin stimulates the brain to produce endorphins, natural opioids which act as analgesics and produce a sense of well-being. Seeds are sold by scoop. 1/4 tsp for $1.49; 1/2 tsp for $1.99 and 1 tsp for $2.49 Varieties: Jalapeno, Pimiento, Cowhorn, Tabasco, Cayenne and Habanero