Some of Howard’s favorite peppers are:

MILD:
Pimento – red
Big Bertha
Jupiter
Golden Bell – yellow
Top Banana – yellow
Lilac – purple
Jingle Bells – red, heavy producer, good for beginners
California Wonder – popular but has diseases, poor choice

HOT:
Cayenne - red
Chili Piquing - red
Jalapeño
Serrano
Habanero – orange & red
Spanish Spice – yellow
Squash – yellow
Purple Peruvian - purple