About Us

Growing up in the sun-soaked landscape of Phoenix, Arizona, I discovered that peppers tell a fascinating family story. What began as simple curiosity sparked by the incredible diversity of peppers – from the sweetness of bell peppers to the fierce heat of ghost peppers – grew into an obsession with tracing their intertwined histories.

This website was born from my desire to map the intricate family trees of peppers, creating clear visualizations of how different varieties relate to one another. By untangling these complex genealogies, I hope to help both casual gardeners and serious chile enthusiasts understand the rich heritage behind each pepper variety.

Whether you're wondering how the Scotch Bonnet relates to the Habanero, or curious about the ancestors of your favorite jalapeño, our pepper family trees reveal these hidden connections. Join me in exploring the captivating world of pepper diversity, one family branch at a time.

I am here to help hobbyists push the limit on what new crossbreeds we can create. I hope that my research into the genealogies of these cultivars can help a local farmer create the next hottest pepper, the next wackiest, or the next most flavorful! If you create a new variety, let me know, and I can add it to this website to help farmers to come.