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Can You Grow Spicy Peppers in Your Front Yard? Do They Bring Good Luck or Bad Luck?

There are many individuals who have a passion for growing peppers and are curious about whether or not it's a good idea to grow peppers in front of their house.

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13 December, 2023

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Chili peppers are a special spice that has always been present in the meals of every Vietnamese family from ancient times to the present. This is a very easy plant to grow and care for, so almost every family grows their own to ensure safety and be able to harvest their own fruits for their meals. However, many people still wonder about how to grow chili peppers and whether they should grow chili peppers in front of their house for feng shui purposes…

In Vietnam, there are many types of chili peppers: spicy chili peppers, horn chili peppers, pointed chili peppers, buffalo horn chili peppers, wind chili peppers…

Nowadays, chili peppers have also become a popular ornamental plant that adds a lively touch to the house. Chili peppers that are commonly grown are ornamental chili peppers. Ornamental chili peppers also come in many different types and colors.

Feng shui meaning:

Many people are often concerned that planting chili peppers in front of the house will bring bad luck, misfortune, and bitterness because chili peppers have a spicy taste, implying the bitterness of life. However, you don’t have to worry about this issue at all, as there is no belief from ancient times to the present that chili peppers have a negative feng shui meaning. On the contrary, chili peppers are mostly yellow, orange, red in color, and plump fruits represent completeness, vitality, wealth, and luck. At the same time, the image of chili pepper also symbolizes strong growth and vitality. According to folklore, chili peppers also have the meaning of dispelling evils and bringing peace and prosperity to the household.

Culinary significance:

Chili peppers are commonly used as a seasoning for marinating dishes, making dipping sauces, cooking with other ingredients to enhance flavors and stimulate human taste buds. Many dishes will lose a lot of their deliciousness if they lack chili peppers.

Health benefits:

According to traditional medicine, the strong and hot spicy taste of chili peppers has many beneficial effects for health. Especially capsaicin, a major component that creates the spicy taste, helps the brain produce endorphins. This substance not only effectively reduces pain but also helps in the treatment of gastric and prostate cancer risks.

Should you plant chili peppers in front of the house?

Each planted tree carries its own unique meanings, and chili peppers are no exception. According to the common belief, red is always a symbol of luck, power, and strength. Owning a chili pepper plant in your room will help the homeowner in business. Chili peppers bring fortune, and plump chili peppers bring luck and wealth. At the same time, the image of chili peppers also symbolizes strong growth and vitality.

With its beautiful appearance, chili peppers are chosen by many people for decoration in the room, bringing aesthetic value and a sense of elegance. According to folklore, chili peppers also have the meaning of dispelling evils and bringing peace and prosperity to the household. Imagine sitting at work, suddenly turning to look at the chili pepper with its funny shape will help you generate new work ideas. It is because of its feng shui meaning that chili peppers are highly favored by everyone nowadays.

Nowadays, ornamental chili peppers are widely chosen to be planted as decoration because of their beautiful shapes and non-spicy characteristics, creating a sense of peace of mind. Since chili peppers are usually spicy, homeowners are afraid that they will bring bitterness. Therefore, chili peppers are a spice plant suitable for cultivation indoors with good feng shui meanings.

In addition, chili peppers usually have a low, fruit-bearing shape with beautiful colors, so you can plant them in front of your door, next to or behind your house as desired.

Various types of ornamental chili peppers to choose from for planting in front of the garden:

Ornamental chili peppers are originated from tropical regions in the Americas, belonging to the Solanaceae family, Capsicum genus. Ornamental chili peppers usually have a height of 30-60cm and divide into many branches. The flowers of ornamental chili peppers are white and bloom as single flowers. The fruits of ornamental chili peppers have the shape of fingers or spheres, plump and upright.

In ornamental chili peppers, there are many Vitamins A, Vitamin C, which can be used as spices in cuisine. Additionally, they are also used in medicine due to the presence of Capsaicin (C9H14O2) in the plant.

Currently, the market offers a variety of different ornamental chili peppers for selection. Each type has its own characteristics, including some typical types such as:

Capsicum Chinense chili peppers: This type of chili pepper has many beautiful colors and is usually very spicy. It is often used for decoration. This type of chili pepper usually produces a lot of small fruits, but they are not too large and have unique and cute shapes. Charapita Chili Pepper: This type is quite small and round in size. However, it is considered the most expensive chili pepper in the world, up to 23,000 Euro (nearly 600 million VND). Charapita chili peppers originate from the northern part of Peru and are also the spiciest chili peppers in the world.

Peter Chili Pepper: Another name for this type is “precious” chili pepper, which is known for its unusual shape. They are usually yellow in color and turn red when fully ripe, making them suitable for decoration. The chili peppers have a wrinkled skin, a round head with grooves. They are about 3 to 4 inches long and 1 to 1.5 inches wide when fully mature. The skin of the chili pepper seeds is also known to have a strong spicy taste. Because it is very spicy, it is mainly used for decoration.

Rose Chili Pepper: This is a rare type of chili pepper that has its origin in South America and was introduced to Vietnam. Their shape is unique and beautiful, resembling a blooming rose. The fruits are pink when young and turn red when fully ripe, making them suitable for decoration. The plant has a height of 3-5m and emits a gentle, enticing fragrance that can be used as food or decoration.

Pea Chili Pepper: The fruit has a round shape, small, and looks like a small tomato. It belongs to the short-day crop group, with quick and abundant harvest. The densely-packed fruits on the plant with various colors make it very intriguing.