North American Vegetables

Calabaza is a round, pumpkin-like squash with variable sizes. It is primarily cultivated in the Caribbean and throughout Central and South America. Calabaza is characterized by its firm, bright orange flesh with a sweet flavor, similar to... READ MORE

Jalapeño is a pepper with Mexican origins, but nowadays it's grown throughout the world due to its unique flavor and a mild level of heat, from 2,500 to 8,000 Scovilles. The name is Spanish for Jalapa or Xalapa, the capital of Veracruz, whe... READ MORE

Chipotle is a variety of a hot pepper that is basically a smoked and dried ripe jalapeño. The name of this hot pepper is derived from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli, which means smoked chile. Traditionally, chipotle ... READ MORE

Tomatillos are fruits of a plant called Physalis ixocarpa, originating from Mexico. They resemble green tomatoes, with a papery husk and are extensively used in Mexican cuisine for the production of salsa verde and guacamole. The flavors are sligh... READ MORE

Iceberg lettuce is a popular variety of lettuce known for its crisp, refreshing texture and mild flavor. It forms a dense, round head with tightly packed leaves that range from pale green on the outside to almost white near the center. This lettuc... READ MORE

Ancho is the dried version of ripe poblano chile peppers. The peppers are dried for preservation purposes, and when ground, they can be used in spice rubs, moles, soups, salsas, and enchilada sauces. In their dried form, the hear... READ MORE

Chile de árbol is a Mexican hot pepper which can be fresh, dried, or ground into a powder. It is characterized by an intense, bright red color and a heat level between 15,000 and 30,000 on the Scoville scale. This chile pepper is o... READ MORE

Poblano is a fresh hot pepper variety originating from Mexico. These peppers are dark green in color, and when fully ripe, the colors become dark red or brown. The flavors are mild, and the Scoville Heat Unit ranges from 1,000 to 2,000. Poblano pe... READ MORE

Vidalia onion is a unique variety of onions with a sweet flavor, produced in Vidalia, Georgia in the United States of America. By 1977, the onions had their own annual festival, a tradition that continues up to this day. In 1990, Vidalia ... READ MORE

The American state of Idaho produces more than 25 varieties of potatoes, from the firm Cal Red to the popular Russet Burbank to unusually named Russian Banana Fingerling. The most famous varieties include Russet Burbank, Russ... READ MORE

Nopales or nopalitos are cut up and prepared pads of the prickly pear cactus. They can be either grilled or boiled, but shouldn't ever be overcooked as it might give them an unwanted, slimy texture. Nopalitos are typically used a... READ MORE

Yukon Gold is an all-purpose potato with yellow skin and yellow flesh. These potatoes are usually round or oblong and slightly flattened. Their skin is dotted with small brown spots, while the flesh is firm, moist, and waxy. Yukon Gold potatoes we... READ MORE

Scotch Bonnet is a hot pepper variety originating from Jamaica and the Caribbean area. These peppers usually come in red or yellow colors and they have four globular ridges at the bottom. They’re harvested in late season, about 80 to 90 days... READ MORE

Sport peppers are mild chili peppers that are especially popular in the Southern United States and Chicago. They're a key element of the popular Chicago-style hot dog. The peppers have a Scoville Heat Unit ranging from 10,000 to 23,000 and they're... READ MORE

Guajillo is a traditional chili pepper variety, and one of the main producers of this variety is the state of Zacatecas. The guajillo is the dried form of mirasol chili pepper and its Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) ranges from 2,500 to 5,000. The skin i... READ MORE

Maui onions are a variety of sweet onion grown on the island of Maui in Hawaii. They are known for their unique, sweet flavor and low sulfur content, which makes them less pungent and more palatable when eaten raw compared to other onion varieties... READ MORE

Kennebec is a potato variety that's predominantly grown and used in the United States and Canada. These all-purpose potatoes are large in size with thin skin and a texture that's slightly rough, with brown spots and shallow eyes visible on the ski... READ MORE

Silver-seed gourd or cushaw pumpkin (lat. Cucurbita argyrosperma), is a species of winter squash native to Mexico and Central America. It is part of the Cucurbita genus, which includes various types of squashes and pumpkins. The plant is ... READ MORE

Pasilla chile (lit. little raisin) is a traditional hot pepper and the dried form of the chilaca pepper. It's also sometimes called pasilla bajio and has a heat range from 250 to 3,999 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Although most of the dried peppers ... READ MORE

Datil is a type of hot pepper grown in the area of St. Augustine, bringing some serious Florida heat to the table. The pepper ranges from 100,000 to 300,000 Scoville heat units and it's from 12 to 120 times hotter than jalapeños. V... READ MORE

Jewel Yam is an orange-fleshed sweet potato that was created in the mid-20th century in the United States. These large potatoes are usually cylindrical with copper-colored skin and tapered ends, while their flesh is bright orange, firm, a... READ MORE

Goat pepper is a hot pepper originating from the islands of the Bahamas. The peppers are round, starting out dark green and developing a peach-orange color once ripened. The shape is slightly squashed, with vertical ridges, looking visual... READ MORE

Straightneck squash is a type of summer squash characterized by its smooth, straight, and slender neck that connects to a bulbous base. The skin of straightneck squash is typically yellow, and it can be either smooth or slightly bumpy. This squash... READ MORE

Cascabel chiles are dark red chiles that retain their round shape when dried. They are also known as rattlesnake chiles, referring to the fact that the loose seeds make a rattling sound when the chiles are shaken. These chiles ar... READ MORE

Creole tomato is a tomato cultivar originating from Louisiana. It's characterized by its very thin skin, high juice content, and low levels of acidity. The tomato also has an intensely sweet aroma and characteristic flavors which are a result of f... READ MORE

Puya is a Mexican chile pepper that is typically used in its dried form. It is characterized by a color that ranges from crimson red to purple, and a heat level that ranges from 5,000 to 8,000 on the Scoville scale. Puya chiles have a del... READ MORE

Named after the tip of the pepper that looks like a scorpion's tail and also its creator, Butch Taylor, Trinidad Scorpion Butch T is a famous hot pepper variety that has been rated at 1,463,700 Scoville Heat Units, making it one of the ho... READ MORE

Mulato is a dried chile pepper variety from central Mexico with a smoky and sweet flavor and mild heat. Its flavor has hints of licorice, coffee, cherries, and chocolate. Along with ancho and pasilla chiles, mulato is a ... READ MORE

Cuchinito or exploding cucumber is a tropical fruit that’s often enjoyed as a vegetable. The plant is native to warm and humid regions from Mexico to Ecuador. The fruits are light green and covered with long and soft spines. When ripe, the f... READ MORE

Serrano (meaning of the mountain) is a chili pepper native to Tlaola, located in the Mexican state of Puebla. It is cultivated by a group of women from the Nahua community who grow it on terraces, while a greenhouse is used to gr... READ MORE