Capsicumology (CHILE PEPPERS) with Paul Bosland

Ologies with Alie Ward by Alie Ward

Jul 8, 202601:27:14Science & Medicine

Scoville units. Nightshades. Hot ones. Sweet ones. Scandalous data. Pull up a seat for a wild, hot ride through New Mexico. Pepper expert, horticulturist, and Capsicumologist Dr. Paul “The Chileman” Bosland of New Mexico...

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