Why Sichuan Pepper (Huajiao) and Sansho (Japanese Pepper) Cannot Be the Same
Sichuan pepper (huajiao) as a spice is often labeled as Zanthoxylum piperitum […]
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Growing Sansho: Year 3, Spring Update
My sansho (Japanese pepper, Zanthoxylum piperitum) is now in its third year, […]
Flower Peppers, Huajiao: More than Sichuan Pepper
One hears about Sichuan pepper, but actually, this is misleading. Various species […]
Spices from Sansho (Zanthoxylum) 2: Hana Sansho
Beginning of May, Zanthoxylum trees flower, time to harvest hana sansho.
Sichuan Pepper and Sansho (and thus, Kinome) in Early Spring
This year, my plan to establish a Pannonian Pepper Garden is progressing […]
Sichuan Pepper (Zanthoxylum)
Zanthoxylum is the botanical genus to which Sichuan pepper, Japanese pepper, and […]
Long Pepper (Piper longum)
Piper longum Common Name: Long Pepper Origin: Southeast Asia (continental), India When you think […]
Comet’s Tail Pepper (Piper cubeba)
Piper cubeba Common Name: Comet’s Tail Pepper Origin: Southeast Asia (Islands) This pepper species […]
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum)
Piper nigrum Common Name: Black Pepper Origin: India, Southeast Asia Black pepper seems like […]