Peppers, originating from Latin America around 7500 BC, come in a wide variety of types and heat intensities, determined by the concentration of capsaicinoids. Growing peppers requires sunlight, well-drained soil, and ample space, and the plants may be susceptible to aphids and diseases like the cucumber mosaic virus. Harvest time varies from fifty to ninety days, usually depending on the pepper variety. Extreme heat peppers, reaching up to 2.2 million heat units, are even consumed by certain interest groups.