Pepper Seeds
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Grow peppers for fresh flavor and unique culinary use, to produce homemade hot sauces and spice blends, for ornamental beauty in diverse colors and shapes, and to potentially create a small business from selling produce. Homegrown peppers offer superior taste, superior nutrition, and a rewarding gardening experience due to their easy cultivation in small spaces.
For many generations, there have only been a handful of
different types of pepper seeds available to the home gardener,
but now there are literally hundreds of varieties available.
While the old open pollinated varieties we knew years ago were
fairly easy to germinate, many of the types we have acquired
over the years are more difficult and demanding.
Not to worry, as long as you follow our guidelines, you should
have excellent results.
Please read the following notes on pepper seed germination
before buying our pepper seeds, not following our guidelines
will void our replacement warranty.
Never use peat pellets for germinating pepper seed.
Peat pellets are okay for tomato seed and vegetable seed in
general and a few types of pepper seed will germinate in them,
but for some reason, most pepper seed will not germinate well,
if at all in peat pellets, we suspect it is the pH in the peat,
plus the fact that peat tends to stay soggy and holds too much
moisture against the seed, literally drowning it.
Always maintain a steady temperature of
80-85°F daytime and no lower than 70 degrees nighttime
while seeds are germinating.
If you cannot provide this, you will probably not get
germination from many varieties, especially the chili
types.
Be careful how deep you plant the
seeds.
Never plant over 1/4" deep.
Do not keep soil too wet.
Be very careful about overwatering, pepper seeds cannot
tolerate wet soil!
Remember! Different pepper types take different lengths of time to germinate. Some hot varieties can take 2 or more weeks longer that bell types.
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Giant Aconcagua Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an outstanding Argentine heirloom prized for its enormous tapered peppers that commonly reach 8 to 10 inches long. Thick-walled, crisp, and exceptionally sweet, these giant fruits mature from glossy green to brilliant red and are perfect for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. Vigorous, productive plants provide generous harvests throughout the growing season, making Giant Aconcagua one of the finest large sweet peppers for home gardens.
Why Grow Giant Aconcagua?
Authentic Argentine heirloom. Produces enormous 8–10 inch peppers with thick, juicy walls and exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, grilling, roasting, salads, sandwiches, and fresh snacking.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully mild with crisp, juicy flesh and absolutely no heat. Outstanding for stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, fajitas, stir-fries, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. The thick walls also make this one of the best peppers for slicing into rings or strips.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit size and support with stakes or cages once the oversized peppers begin developing. Harvest green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow fruits to ripen to brilliant red for maximum sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Giant Aconcagua is one of those peppers that always impresses visitors to the garden. The fruits are remarkably large yet remain sweet, tender, and nearly seedless. If you're looking for the ultimate stuffing pepper that also grills and roasts beautifully, this heirloom is one of the very best sweet peppers you can grow.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–85 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 8–10" Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Stuffing, Grilling & Roasting
Aji Amarillo Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is Peru's most famous chile pepper, prized for its vibrant golden-orange color, fruity flavor, and moderate heat. An essential ingredient in authentic Peruvian cuisine, this productive heirloom produces slender, pointed peppers that ripen from green to brilliant orange-yellow. The unique combination of tropical fruitiness, citrus notes, and balanced heat makes Aji Amarillo one of the world's finest culinary peppers.
Why Grow Aji Amarillo?
Authentic Peruvian heirloom. Heavy producer of colorful 5–6 inch peppers. Distinctive fruity flavor unlike ordinary hot peppers. Excellent fresh, dried, or frozen. Ideal for authentic South American cooking, sauces, and salsas.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bright, fruity flavor with hints of citrus, mango, and passion fruit followed by a pleasant lingering heat. Outstanding for Peruvian sauces, ceviche, salsa, hot sauces, soups, stews, grilling, and drying into flavorful pepper powder.
Growing Information
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and produce continuously until frost. Harvest green or allow peppers to fully mature to their brilliant golden-orange color for maximum sweetness and flavor.
Seedman Notes
Aji Amarillo is considered the signature pepper of Peru and is unlike almost any other chile you'll grow. Its remarkable fruity flavor is every bit as important as its heat, making it a favorite of chefs around the world. If you enjoy discovering unique culinary peppers, this heirloom absolutely deserves a place in your garden.
Quick Facts: Capsicum baccatum • 80–90 Days • Medium Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 3–5' Plants • 5–6" Fruits • Green to Golden-Orange • Best for Peruvian Cuisine, Sauces & Drying
Aji Rico Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is an award-winning hybrid chile developed to combine the outstanding fruity flavor of traditional Aji peppers with earlier maturity, improved productivity, and excellent garden performance. The attractive, tapered peppers ripen from green to bright orange and deliver a lively medium heat balanced by sweet citrus and tropical fruit notes. Easy to grow and exceptionally productive, Aji Rico is an outstanding choice for gardeners looking to explore gourmet South American peppers.
Why Grow Aji Rico?
Award-winning hybrid with early harvests and excellent yields. Produces attractive 4–5 inch peppers with outstanding fruity flavor. More compact and earlier than many traditional Aji varieties. Perfect for fresh use, sauces, and drying.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (20,000–30,000 SHU)
Bright, fruity flavor with hints of citrus and tropical fruit followed by a clean, pleasant heat. Excellent for fresh salsa, ceviche, hot sauces, grilling, stir-fries, soups, drying, and homemade pepper flakes.
Growing Information
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Vigorous plants produce abundant peppers throughout the summer and continue until frost. Harvest green or allow fruits to ripen to bright orange for their fullest flavor and sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Aji Rico is one of the easiest introductions to the wonderful world of Capsicum baccatum peppers. It offers the distinctive fruity flavor Aji peppers are famous for while maturing earlier and producing heavily, even in shorter growing seasons. If you've never grown an Aji pepper before, this is an excellent place to start.
Quick Facts: Capsicum baccatum • 75–85 Days • Medium Hot (20,000–30,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 4–5" Fruits • Green to Bright Orange • Best for Fresh Salsa, Sauces & Drying
Anaheim Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic New Mexico-type pepper prized for its long, smooth fruits, mild heat, and outstanding versatility in the kitchen. Producing abundant 6 to 8 inch peppers that mature from glossy green to bright red, Anaheim is one of America's most popular chile peppers for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and authentic Southwestern cuisine. Vigorous plants are easy to grow and provide generous harvests throughout the season.
Why Grow Anaheim Chili?
Classic Southwestern favorite. Produces large, smooth 6–8 inch peppers with mild heat and excellent flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and fresh cooking. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Mild (500–2,500 SHU)
Mild, slightly sweet flavor with just enough heat to add interest without overpowering a dish. Excellent for chile rellenos, roasting, grilling, stuffing, salsa, soups, stews, enchiladas, fajitas, and authentic Southwestern recipes. Mature red peppers are also excellent dried or made into flavorful chile powder.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest green for traditional Anaheim flavor or allow peppers to ripen to bright red for a sweeter, richer taste. Plants benefit from light staking as the heavy crop develops.
Seedman Notes
Anaheim is one of those peppers every gardener should grow at least once. Its mild heat and exceptional versatility make it equally at home on the grill, stuffed with cheese, or chopped into your favorite recipes. If you're looking for one dependable chile pepper that everyone in the family can enjoy, Anaheim is an outstanding choice.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Mild (500–2,500 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–8" Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Roasting, Stuffing & Southwestern Cooking
Ancho Gigantea Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a traditional Mexican heirloom prized for its enormous heart-shaped peppers, thick flesh, and rich, mildly sweet flavor. These impressive fruits mature from glossy green to deep red and are equally valued fresh for roasting and stuffing or dried to produce the famous Ancho chile. Vigorous plants yield abundant harvests, making this one of the most versatile peppers for both the garden and the kitchen.
Why Grow Ancho Gigantea?
Authentic Mexican heirloom. Produces extra-large, thick-walled peppers with excellent flavor. Dual-purpose variety for fresh use or drying. Heavy producer throughout the season. Ideal for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Mild (1,000–2,000 SHU)
Rich, earthy flavor with a touch of sweetness and only mild heat. Delicious roasted, stuffed, grilled, or added to fajitas, chili, and salsa. Fully ripened peppers dry into traditional Ancho chiles, prized for mole sauces, enchilada sauces, soups, stews, and homemade chile powders.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit size and provide support as the large peppers develop. Harvest green for fresh use or allow fruits to ripen fully to deep red before drying for classic Ancho flavor.
Seedman Notes
Ancho Gigantea is like getting two peppers from one plant. Pick the fruits green for excellent roasting and stuffing, or let them mature to deep red and dry them to create authentic Ancho chiles with the rich, smoky flavor that has made them a staple of Mexican cooking for generations.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 80–90 Days • Mild (1,000–2,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • Large Heart-Shaped Fruits • Green to Deep Red • Best for Roasting, Stuffing & Drying
Ancho 101 Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an improved Ancho-type pepper bred for uniformity, excellent yields, and large, thick-walled fruits. Producing broad, heart-shaped peppers that mature from glossy green to deep red, this variety offers the rich, earthy flavor and mild heat that make Ancho peppers a favorite in Mexican and Southwestern cooking. Equally delicious fresh or dried, Ancho 101 is a dependable producer for home gardens.
Why Grow Ancho 101?
Improved Ancho variety with excellent uniformity. Produces large, thick-walled heart-shaped peppers. Mild heat with rich, earthy flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and drying.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Mild (1,000–2,000 SHU)
Rich, slightly sweet flavor with earthy undertones and gentle heat. Excellent roasted, stuffed, grilled, or added to chili, enchiladas, fajitas, and salsa. Fully ripened peppers dry into flavorful Ancho chiles that are prized for mole sauces, soups, stews, and homemade chile powders.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit size and provide support if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for fresh cooking or allow fruits to mature to deep red before drying for authentic Ancho flavor.
Seedman Notes
Ancho 101 is an excellent choice for gardeners who want the classic flavor of traditional Ancho peppers with the added benefit of improved productivity and more uniform fruits. Whether you're making chile rellenos or drying your own Ancho chiles for winter cooking, this variety delivers dependable harvests and outstanding flavor.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 80–90 Days • Mild (1,000–2,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • Large Heart-Shaped Fruits • Green to Deep Red • Best for Roasting, Stuffing & Drying
Antohi Romanian Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a treasured Romanian heirloom celebrated for its exceptional sweetness, thick, juicy walls, and dependable production. The attractive blocky fruits mature from pale green to brilliant red and are prized for their crisp texture and rich, fruity flavor. Easy to grow and highly productive, Antohi Romanian is an outstanding choice for fresh eating, roasting, grilling, and stuffing.
Why Grow Antohi Romanian?
Authentic Romanian heirloom. Produces thick-walled, blocky peppers with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh eating, roasting, grilling, and stuffing. Reliable performer in home gardens.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Delicious sliced into salads, stuffed, roasted, grilled, sautéed, or enjoyed fresh right from the garden. Fully ripe red peppers develop an even richer, sweeter flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for best fruit quality and harvest green for a mild, fresh flavor or allow peppers to mature to bright red for maximum sweetness. Plants may benefit from light staking as yields increase.
Seedman Notes
Antohi Romanian is one of those heirloom peppers that quietly earns a permanent place in the garden. Its combination of dependable production, thick flesh, and outstanding sweetness makes it a favorite for gardeners who appreciate old-world varieties with exceptional eating quality. Once you've tasted one fully ripened, you'll understand why it has remained a treasured family heirloom.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–5" Blocky Fruits • Pale Green to Bright Red • Best for Fresh Eating, Roasting & Stuffing
Baby Belle Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a delightful miniature sweet bell pepper that produces abundant bite-sized fruits with thick, crisp walls and exceptional sweetness. The compact, productive plants are loaded with colorful peppers that ripen from green to brilliant red, making them ideal for small gardens, containers, and patio growing. Their perfect snack size and outstanding flavor make Baby Belle a favorite with both children and adults.
Why Grow Baby Belle?
Produces dozens of miniature sweet bell peppers. Thick-walled fruits with exceptional sweetness. Compact plants are ideal for containers and small gardens. Heavy producer throughout the season. Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, and appetizers.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Crisp, juicy, and exceptionally sweet with absolutely no heat. Delicious fresh as healthy snacks, stuffed with cheese or dips, tossed into salads, roasted whole, grilled, pickled, or served on vegetable trays. Their miniature size makes them ideal for lunch boxes and entertaining.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants perform beautifully in containers, raised beds, or the garden. Harvest green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow fruits to mature to bright red for maximum sweetness and color.
Seedman Notes
Baby Belle is one of those peppers that rarely makes it back to the kitchen. Their sweet flavor and perfect snack size make them irresistible right off the plant, especially for children. If you're looking for a fun, productive pepper that's as attractive as it is delicious, Baby Belle is an excellent choice.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • 2–3" Mini Bell Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Snacking, Salads & Stuffing
Banana Supreme Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an improved sweet banana pepper prized for its long, smooth fruits, exceptional sweetness, and heavy yields. The attractive peppers mature from pale yellow to orange and finally bright red, offering delicious flavor at every stage of ripeness. Vigorous plants produce an abundance of tender, crisp peppers that are perfect for fresh eating, pickling, frying, and grilling.
Why Grow Banana Supreme?
Improved sweet banana pepper with excellent yields. Produces long, smooth, thick-walled fruits. Crisp texture with outstanding sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Perfect for fresh eating, pickling, grilling, and frying.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent sliced into salads, sandwiches, pizzas, and relish trays. Outstanding pickled, grilled, sautéed, roasted, or stuffed. Harvest at any stage from pale yellow to bright red for slightly different flavor profiles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for continuous production and harvest peppers regularly to encourage additional fruiting. Fruits may be picked young and yellow or allowed to ripen fully for maximum sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Banana Supreme is one of those peppers that earns its name. The plants are remarkably productive, and the long, sweet peppers are useful in almost every meal—from fresh salads to homemade pickles. If you enjoy sweet banana peppers, this variety is hard to beat for both quality and production.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–8" Fruits • Pale Yellow to Orange to Bright Red • Best for Fresh Eating, Pickling & Grilling
Bella Yella Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a beautiful sweet bell pepper that produces large, blocky fruits with thick, crisp walls and brilliant golden-yellow color. Bred for outstanding flavor and dependable production, Bella Yella delivers sweet, juicy peppers that brighten both the garden and the dinner table. Vigorous plants produce generous harvests throughout the season, making this variety an excellent choice for home gardeners.
Why Grow Bella Yella?
Produces large, thick-walled golden-yellow bell peppers. Exceptionally sweet with crisp texture. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh eating, stuffing, grilling, and roasting. Adds beautiful color to salads and vegetable dishes.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Perfect for fresh salads, vegetable trays, sandwiches, stuffing, grilling, roasting, stir-fries, and fajitas. The bright yellow fruits add outstanding color and flavor to fresh and cooked recipes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the highest quality fruit and harvest as peppers reach their rich golden-yellow color. Plants may benefit from light staking when heavily loaded with fruit.
Seedman Notes
Bella Yella is one of those peppers that instantly brightens both the garden and the plate. The brilliant yellow fruits are wonderfully sweet and provide a beautiful contrast when grown alongside red, orange, and purple peppers. It's an excellent variety for gardeners who enjoy colorful harvests as much as great flavor.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Golden Yellow • Best for Fresh Eating, Stuffing & Grilling
Bhut Jolokia Pepper (Capsicum chinense)—also known as the Ghost Pepper—is one of the world's most famous super-hot peppers. Native to Northeast India, this legendary variety produces wrinkled, tapered fruits that ripen from green to brilliant red and deliver intense, lingering heat balanced by a surprisingly fruity, slightly smoky flavor. Vigorous plants are highly productive, making Bhut Jolokia a favorite among chile enthusiasts and adventurous gardeners.
Why Grow Bhut Jolokia?
World-famous Ghost Pepper. Produces abundant wrinkled, bright red fruits with intense heat. Excellent for homemade hot sauces and pepper powders. Vigorous plants produce throughout the season. A must-grow for serious chile lovers.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (800,000–1,000,000 SHU)
Intensely hot with a rich fruity flavor and subtle smoky undertones. Use sparingly in hot sauces, salsas, chili, marinades, spicy oils, pepper flakes, and dried powders. A little goes a very long way.
Growing Information
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and benefit from a long growing season. Harvest peppers when fully red for maximum heat and flavor. Wear gloves when handling ripe fruits and avoid touching your eyes or skin.
Seedman Notes
Bhut Jolokia earned worldwide recognition for introducing many gardeners to the world of super-hot peppers. While its incredible heat gets most of the attention, it's the unique fruity flavor that keeps pepper enthusiasts growing it year after year. Treat this pepper with respect—it delivers an unforgettable combination of flavor and fire.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 100–120 Days • Super Hot (800,000–1,000,000 SHU) • 36–48" Plants • 2½–3" Wrinkled Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Pepper Powders
Bhut Jolokia seeds are a little more difficult to germinate than standard peppers, requiring a little more attention to water and heat requirements. They also take considerably longer than other seedlings to sprout and put on growth, sometimes as long as 36 days for germination and 70 before reaching a good transplant size.
Bhut Jolokia Mixed Colors Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is an exciting blend of Ghost Peppers producing a spectacular mix of ripening colors, including red, chocolate, peach, orange, yellow, and other unique shades. Each variety delivers the legendary heat and distinctive fruity flavor that made Bhut Jolokia famous, while adding beautiful color to the garden and exceptional variety to homemade hot sauces and pepper powders. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests throughout the season.
Why Grow Bhut Jolokia Mixed Colors?
Beautiful blend of colorful Ghost Peppers. Produces a wide range of fruit colors and shapes. Legendary super-hot heat with outstanding flavor. Excellent for hot sauces, drying, and pepper powders. A stunning addition to any pepper collection.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (800,000–1,000,000+ SHU)
Intensely hot with complex fruity, floral, and slightly smoky flavors that vary slightly among the different colors. Ideal for premium hot sauces, spicy salsas, chili, infused oils, dried flakes, and gourmet pepper powders. Handle with care.
Growing Information
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and benefit from a long growing season. Harvest peppers as each color reaches full maturity for the best flavor and maximum heat. Wear gloves when harvesting and preparing ripe fruits.
Seedman Notes
This colorful Ghost Pepper blend is as beautiful as it is fiery. Watching the plants mature into a rainbow of brilliant peppers is almost as rewarding as harvesting them. Whether you're creating colorful hot sauces or simply enjoy growing unusual peppers, Bhut Jolokia Mixed Colors offers one of the most exciting displays in the garden.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 100–120 Days • Super Hot (800,000–1,000,000+ SHU) • 36–48" Plants • 2–3" Wrinkled Fruits • Mixed Mature Colors • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Pepper Powders
Bhut Jolokia seeds are a little more difficult to germinate than standard peppers, requiring a little more attention to water and heat requirements. They also take considerably longer than other seedlings to sprout and put on growth, sometimes as long as 36 days for germination and 70 before reaching a good transplant size.
Big Bertha Hybrid Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a premium hybrid sweet bell pepper prized for its exceptionally large, blocky fruits, thick walls, and outstanding sweetness. The impressive peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red and are ideal for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. Vigorous, productive plants provide generous harvests throughout the growing season, making Big Bertha a favorite among home gardeners.
Why Grow Big Bertha Hybrid?
Produces extra-large blocky bell peppers with thick, juicy walls. Exceptionally sweet with crisp texture. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. Dependable hybrid performance.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Perfect for oversized stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, stir-fries, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red fruits develop even greater sweetness.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit size and provide support if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow fruits to mature to bright red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Big Bertha has been a favorite of gardeners for years because it consistently produces the large, thick-walled peppers everyone hopes to grow. If you're looking for an excellent stuffing pepper with dependable yields and outstanding flavor, this hybrid is an easy choice.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 72–75 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Extra-Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Big Chile Hybrid Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a high-yielding hybrid chile pepper developed to produce exceptionally large, smooth fruits with mild heat and outstanding flavor. The long, thick-walled peppers mature from glossy green to bright red and are perfect for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and authentic Southwestern cooking. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests of uniform peppers throughout the growing season.
Why Grow Big Chile Hybrid?
Produces exceptionally large, smooth chile peppers with thick walls. Mild heat and outstanding flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for roasting, stuffing, grilling, and Southwestern recipes. Dependable hybrid performance.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Mild (500–1,500 SHU)
Rich, slightly sweet chile flavor with gentle heat that appeals to nearly everyone. Excellent for chile rellenos, roasting, grilling, stuffing, salsa, fajitas, enchiladas, soups, stews, and fresh cooking. Fully ripened red peppers develop a sweeter, deeper flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit size and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for traditional chile flavor or allow fruits to mature to bright red for added sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Big Chile Hybrid combines impressive fruit size with dependable production, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy roasting and stuffing peppers. The large, uniform fruits are easy to prepare and consistently produce outstanding results in the kitchen.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Mild (500–1,500 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 8–9" Long Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Roasting, Stuffing & Southwestern Cooking
Big Green Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a dependable sweet bell pepper that produces large, blocky fruits with thick, crisp walls and excellent flavor. The attractive peppers mature from glossy green to bright red and are prized for their size, sweetness, and versatility in the kitchen. Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making this variety a favorite for home gardens.
Why Grow Big Green Bell?
Produces large, thick-walled bell peppers with crisp texture and excellent sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, grilling, and salads. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for stuffing, grilling, roasting, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. Harvest green for classic bell pepper flavor or allow fruits to ripen red for maximum sweetness.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the best fruit quality and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest regularly to encourage continued production throughout the season.
Seedman Notes
Big Green Bell is the kind of dependable pepper every vegetable garden deserves. The large, uniform fruits are easy to grow, wonderfully versatile in the kitchen, and produce consistently from early summer until frost. It's an excellent choice for gardeners who want a reliable, all-purpose sweet bell pepper.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Big Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a premium sweet bell pepper prized for its large, blocky fruits, thick walls, and exceptional sweetness. The peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red, developing rich flavor and crisp texture that make them perfect for both fresh eating and cooking. Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season.
Why Grow Big Red Bell?
Produces large, thick-walled bell peppers with outstanding sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, grilling, and salads. Dependable performer in home gardens.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and fresh snacking. Fully ripe red fruits develop their richest flavor and maximum sweetness.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the highest quality fruit and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Big Red Bell is an excellent all-purpose sweet pepper that delivers exactly what gardeners expect—large, attractive fruits with thick, flavorful flesh and dependable production. It's a great choice for gardeners who enjoy harvesting beautiful red peppers straight from the vine.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Biquinho Red Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a delightful heirloom pepper from Brazil that has become one of the fastest-growing favorites among home gardeners and gourmet cooks. Its tiny, glossy, bright red fruits feature a distinctive pointed "little beak" shape, giving rise to the Portuguese name Biquinho, meaning "little beak." Unlike many members of the Capsicum chinense family, Biquinho is exceptionally mild, offering a pleasantly sweet, fruity flavor with only a hint of warmth. Its crisp texture and attractive appearance have made it especially popular in fresh salads, appetizer trays, and specialty produce departments.
Compact plants grow approximately 24 to 36 inches tall and become covered with dozens, often hundreds, of dangling peppers throughout the summer. The small fruits ripen from green to brilliant scarlet red, creating an ornamental display that is equally attractive in vegetable gardens, patio containers, and raised beds. Heavy yields continue until frost, making Biquinho Red an excellent producer for gardeners looking for both beauty and productivity.
One of the reasons Biquinho Red has gained tremendous popularity in supermarkets is its versatility in the kitchen. The peppers are delicious eaten fresh right off the plant, but they truly shine as a salad pepper where their crisp texture, vibrant color, and mild sweetness add flavor without overwhelming heat. They are equally excellent for pickling, garnishing charcuterie boards, stuffing with soft cheeses, preserving, or adding whole to stir-fries and vegetable dishes. Their attractive shape and brilliant color also make them a favorite for decorative culinary presentations.
Easy to grow in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil, Biquinho Red performs well in both garden beds and large containers. Plants thrive during warm weather and continue producing heavily with regular harvesting. Gardeners appreciate its dependable yields, ornamental appearance, and unique combination of sweetness, mild flavor, and exceptional versatility. Whether grown for fresh eating, gourmet cooking, or simply as an attractive edible ornamental, Biquinho Red Pepper is quickly becoming one of today's most sought-after specialty peppers.
Specifications:
Botanical Name: Capsicum chinense
Common Name: Biquinho Red Pepper, Little Beak Pepper
Plant Type: Warm-season annual
Days to Maturity: Approximately 85–95 days
Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Fruit Size: About 1 inch long
Fruit Color: Green maturing to bright red
Heat Level: Very mild (approximately 500–1,000 Scoville Heat Units)
Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Uses: Fresh salads, snacking, pickling, stuffing, charcuterie boards, containers, gourmet cooking, ornamental gardens
Disease Resistance:
No specific disease resistance has been documented for this heirloom variety. Healthy plants perform best when grown in well-drained soil with good air circulation and proper crop rotation.
Seedman Notes:
Biquinho Red has become one of the hottest trends in specialty produce markets, largely because of its outstanding qualities as a fresh salad pepper. The tiny fruits deliver sweet, crisp flavor with almost no heat, making them enjoyable for nearly everyone. Combined with tremendous productivity and ornamental beauty, this Brazilian heirloom is an excellent addition to any vegetable garden.
Bird Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic heirloom hot pepper known for its small, upright fruits, fiery heat, and exceptional productivity. Often called Bird's Eye Pepper, this vigorous variety produces hundreds of slender peppers that ripen from green to brilliant red. Compact plants are easy to grow and make an attractive addition to both vegetable gardens and containers.
Why Grow Bird Pepper?
Classic heirloom hot pepper. Produces hundreds of small, upright peppers. Compact, highly productive plants. Excellent for fresh use, drying, and homemade hot sauces. Ideal for gardens and containers.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (50,000–100,000 SHU)
Bright, clean pepper flavor with an intense, lingering heat. Excellent for hot sauces, vinegar infusions, salsas, stir-fries, soups, chili, and drying into pepper flakes or powder. A little adds plenty of heat to any recipe.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants produce continuously throughout the summer until frost. Harvest peppers green for a sharper flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for maximum heat and color.
Seedman Notes
Bird Pepper is one of those varieties that seems to produce nonstop once it gets started. The compact plants become covered with colorful upright peppers, making them as ornamental as they are productive. If you enjoy making your own hot sauces or dried pepper flakes, this is an excellent variety to grow.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 80–90 Days • Hot (50,000–100,000 SHU) • 18–30" Plants • 1–2" Upright Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Pepper Flakes
Buena Mulata Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a remarkable heirloom hot pepper celebrated for its stunning color changes and rich history. Originally preserved by African American horticulturist Horace Pippin, this unique variety produces slender peppers that mature through shades of purple, lavender, yellow, orange, and finally deep red. Vigorous plants are highly productive, combining ornamental beauty with flavorful, medium-hot peppers perfect for the kitchen.
Why Grow Buena Mulata?
Rare heirloom with an extraordinary rainbow of fruit colors. Produces abundant slender peppers throughout the season. Beautiful ornamental plants with excellent garden appeal. Perfect for fresh use, drying, sauces, and colorful harvests.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bright, slightly fruity flavor with a clean, lingering heat. Excellent for fresh salsa, hot sauces, stir-fries, pickling, chili, drying, and homemade pepper flakes. Peppers can be harvested at several color stages, each adding unique visual appeal.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact, productive plants continue setting peppers until frost. Harvest at any stage of color or allow fruits to fully mature to deep red for maximum flavor and heat.
Seedman Notes
Buena Mulata is one of the most beautiful peppers you'll ever grow. Watching the fruits change through their remarkable range of colors is almost as enjoyable as harvesting them. It's a wonderful choice for gardeners who appreciate varieties that are both ornamental and highly useful in the kitchen.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Medium Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–7" Slender Fruits • Purple to Yellow, Orange & Deep Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Fresh Cooking
Bulgarian Carrot Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a striking Eastern European heirloom prized for its brilliant carrot-orange fruits, crisp texture, and surprisingly intense heat. The slender, pointed peppers grow 3 to 4 inches long and ripen from green to vivid orange, creating a spectacular display in the garden. Highly productive and easy to grow, Bulgarian Carrot is an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy colorful peppers with bold flavor.
Why Grow Bulgarian Carrot?
Authentic Eastern European heirloom. Produces brilliant carrot-orange peppers with excellent yields. Beautiful ornamental appearance with impressive heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for fresh use, pickling, sauces, and drying.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU)
Bright, slightly sweet flavor with a clean, spicy heat that builds without overwhelming the palate. Excellent for salsa, hot sauces, pickling, stir-fries, chili, pepper jelly, drying, and homemade pepper flakes. The vivid orange fruits also make an eye-catching garnish.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact, vigorous plants produce heavily throughout the summer until frost. Harvest peppers as they turn brilliant orange for the best combination of flavor, color, and heat.
Seedman Notes
Bulgarian Carrot is one of those peppers that always catches your eye in the garden. The brilliant orange fruits stand out against the green foliage, and the flavor is every bit as impressive as the color. If you're looking for a productive hot pepper that's both beautiful and delicious, this heirloom is an excellent choice.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU) • 24–30" Plants • 3–4" Pointed Fruits • Green to Brilliant Orange • Best for Pickling, Hot Sauces & Drying
Bull Nose Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic American heirloom dating back to the 1800s, prized for its large, blocky fruits, thick walls, and rich, sweet flavor. This dependable variety produces heavy yields of crisp peppers that mature from glossy green to deep red, making it an excellent choice for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, and home gardens. Its reliability and outstanding flavor have made Bull Nose a favorite of generations of gardeners.
Why Grow Bull Nose Bell?
Classic American heirloom. Produces large, thick-walled bell peppers with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. A dependable favorite for home gardens.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, stir-fries, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red peppers develop an even richer, sweeter flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the best fruit quality and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for traditional bell pepper flavor or allow fruits to mature to deep red for maximum sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Bull Nose Bell has stood the test of time for good reason. This old heirloom consistently produces large, flavorful peppers that perform well in a wide range of gardens. If you enjoy growing traditional varieties that have been trusted for generations, Bull Nose Bell is an excellent choice.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Deep Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Burning Bush Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a striking ornamental hot pepper that combines fiery heat with outstanding garden beauty. Compact, bushy plants become covered with masses of small, upright peppers that ripen through brilliant shades of green, orange, and bright red, creating the appearance of a blazing shrub. Highly productive and easy to grow, Burning Bush is equally at home in flower beds, containers, and the vegetable garden.
Why Grow Burning Bush?
Beautiful ornamental hot pepper with blazing color. Produces hundreds of upright peppers throughout the season. Compact plants are perfect for gardens and containers. Excellent for fresh use, drying, and hot sauces. A favorite for edible landscaping.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bright, clean pepper flavor with a lively, lingering heat. Excellent for hot sauces, salsa, chili, stir-fries, pepper vinegar, drying, and homemade pepper flakes. The colorful fruits also make attractive edible garnishes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact, vigorous plants continue producing colorful peppers from summer until frost. Harvest peppers as they mature from green through orange to bright red for the best color and flavor.
Seedman Notes
Burning Bush is one of those peppers that looks just as good in the flower garden as it does in the vegetable patch. The compact plants become covered with brightly colored fruits, making them an outstanding ornamental while still providing plenty of flavorful peppers for the kitchen.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–85 Days • Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • Small Upright Fruits • Green to Orange to Bright Red • Best for Ornamental Gardens, Hot Sauces & Drying
Calico Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a stunning ornamental pepper grown primarily for its colorful foliage and vibrant display of miniature peppers. The compact plants feature attractive variegated leaves accented by upright fruits that mature through brilliant shades of purple, cream, yellow, orange, and red. An excellent choice for containers, borders, and landscape plantings, Calico Pepper provides season-long color and eye-catching beauty.
Why Grow Calico Pepper?
Beautiful ornamental variety with colorful variegated foliage. Produces masses of small upright peppers in a rainbow of colors. Compact plants are perfect for containers and borders. Outstanding choice for patios and landscape displays. Provides season-long ornamental interest.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Ornamental (Edible but grown primarily for display)
Although the peppers are edible, Calico is grown primarily for its exceptional ornamental beauty rather than culinary use. The colorful fruits and striking foliage create a spectacular display in containers, flower beds, borders, and mixed ornamental plantings.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants perform exceptionally well in containers, patio planters, and landscape beds. Regular harvesting is unnecessary, allowing the colorful peppers to remain on the plants for weeks as part of the display.
Seedman Notes
Calico Pepper is one of our favorite ornamental peppers because it offers beauty from the moment the foliage appears until the final peppers mature. The colorful leaves combined with the bright upright fruits create an ever-changing display that draws attention all season long. It's an excellent choice anywhere you want edible ornamentals to brighten the landscape.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–85 Days • Ornamental • 12–18" Plants • Small Upright Fruits • Multicolored Fruits & Variegated Foliage • Best for Containers, Borders & Landscape Displays
California Wonder Sweet Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is one of the most famous and dependable heirloom bell peppers ever introduced. Celebrated for its large, blocky fruits, thick walls, and exceptional sweetness, this garden favorite produces abundant peppers that mature from glossy green to brilliant red. Easy to grow and highly productive, California Wonder remains one of the finest all-purpose sweet peppers for home gardens.
Why Grow California Wonder?
Classic heirloom bell pepper. Produces large, thick-walled fruits with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. One of the most dependable sweet peppers ever introduced.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripened red peppers develop maximum sweetness and rich flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the highest quality fruit and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for classic bell pepper flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
California Wonder has been a home garden favorite for generations because it simply delivers year after year. If someone asks us to recommend one dependable heirloom bell pepper, this variety is always near the top of the list. It's an excellent choice for both first-time and experienced gardeners.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Cambuchi Hot Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is a rare South American heirloom known for its distinctive flattened, pumpkin-like shape, fruity flavor, and pleasant medium heat. Native to Brazil, this unusual variety produces abundant glossy peppers that ripen from green to brilliant red, making it as attractive in the garden as it is flavorful in the kitchen. Productive plants provide generous harvests throughout the growing season.
Why Grow Cambuchi Hot?
Rare Brazilian heirloom with a unique flattened shape. Produces abundant colorful peppers with fruity flavor and moderate heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh cooking, sauces, grilling, and stuffing. A distinctive addition to any pepper collection.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU)
Bright, fruity flavor with a clean, lingering heat that complements rather than overwhelms recipes. Excellent for salsa, hot sauces, grilling, stir-fries, stuffing, roasting, and authentic South American dishes. The unusual shape also makes an attractive garnish.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Vigorous plants produce heavily throughout the summer until frost. Harvest green for a fresh flavor or allow peppers to mature to bright red for maximum sweetness, color, and heat.
Seedman Notes
Cambuchi Hot is one of those peppers that visitors always ask about because of its unusual shape. Beyond its eye-catching appearance, it offers excellent flavor and dependable production, making it a rewarding variety for gardeners who enjoy growing something a little different.
Quick Facts: Capsicum baccatum • 80–90 Days • Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • Flattened, Pumpkin-Shaped Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Fresh Cooking, Sauces & Grilling
Candy Cane Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a unique sweet pepper prized for its striking variegated foliage and colorful striped fruits. The attractive peppers mature from creamy white with green stripes to vibrant shades of orange and brilliant red, creating a spectacular display in both the garden and containers. With crisp, juicy flesh and exceptional sweetness, Candy Cane is as delicious as it is beautiful.
Why Grow Candy Cane?
Unique variegated foliage and beautifully striped fruits. Produces sweet, crisp peppers throughout the season. Outstanding ornamental appeal with excellent garden performance. Perfect for containers, fresh eating, and colorful harvests. Heavy producer and easy to grow.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for fresh snacking, salads, vegetable trays, sandwiches, stir-fries, grilling, and roasting. The colorful striped fruits add exceptional eye appeal to fresh dishes and decorative platters.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants perform equally well in gardens, raised beds, and containers. Harvest at any stage of ripeness, from the striking cream-and-green striped fruits to fully mature brilliant red peppers for maximum sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Candy Cane is one of those rare peppers that turns heads long before the fruit is picked. Between the attractive variegated foliage and the beautifully striped peppers, it offers season-long beauty while still producing an excellent crop of sweet, flavorful peppers for the kitchen.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • 3–4" Tapered Fruits • Cream & Green Stripes to Orange & Bright Red • Best for Fresh Eating, Containers & Ornamental Gardens
Caribbean Red Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a legendary super-hot pepper renowned for its intense heat, vibrant red color, and rich fruity flavor. Developed from Caribbean habanero types, this vigorous variety produces abundant wrinkled peppers that ripen from green to brilliant red. Exceptionally productive and easy to grow in warm climates, Caribbean Red is a favorite among serious chile enthusiasts and hot sauce makers.
Why Grow Caribbean Red?
Produces abundant bright red super-hot peppers. Rich fruity flavor with extreme heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for hot sauces, salsa, drying, and pepper powders. A favorite for serious pepper growers.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (300,000–450,000 SHU)
Bold tropical fruit flavor followed by an intense, long-lasting heat. Outstanding for homemade hot sauces, fiery salsa, marinades, chili, pepper jellies, dried flakes, and gourmet pepper powders. Use sparingly—a little delivers plenty of heat.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and continue producing until frost. Harvest peppers when fully bright red for maximum flavor and heat. Wear gloves when handling ripe fruits.
Seedman Notes
Caribbean Red has earned a loyal following because it combines exceptional heat with outstanding flavor. While it's certainly a pepper for heat lovers, the rich fruity taste is what makes it truly special. It's an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy crafting premium hot sauces with authentic Caribbean character.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 90–100 Days • Super Hot (300,000–450,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 2–3" Wrinkled Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Pepper Powders
Caribbean Yellow Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a classic tropical heirloom prized for its brilliant golden-yellow fruits, intense heat, and distinctive fruity flavor. The lantern-shaped peppers ripen from green to bright yellow and are produced in abundance on vigorous plants throughout the growing season. A favorite in Caribbean cuisine, this variety delivers exceptional flavor along with the fiery heat that habaneros are famous for.
Why Grow Caribbean Yellow Habanero?
Authentic Caribbean heirloom. Produces abundant bright yellow lantern-shaped peppers. Intense heat with outstanding tropical flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, and Caribbean recipes.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (250,000–350,000 SHU)
Bright, fruity flavor with tropical citrus notes followed by intense, lingering heat. Perfect for homemade hot sauces, tropical salsas, jerk marinades, chili, pepper jellies, fruit-based sauces, and dried pepper powders. Use with care.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and produce continuously until frost. Harvest peppers when fully bright yellow for the best flavor and maximum heat. Wear gloves when handling ripe fruits.
Seedman Notes
Caribbean Yellow Habanero is prized not just for its impressive heat, but for its wonderfully fruity flavor that makes it a favorite in authentic island cooking. If you enjoy creating flavorful hot sauces with true Caribbean character, this variety deserves a place in your garden.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 90–100 Days • Super Hot (250,000–350,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 2–3" Lantern-Shaped Fruits • Green to Bright Yellow • Best for Hot Sauces, Caribbean Cooking & Pepper Powders
Carolina Reaper Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is the legendary super-hot pepper recognized worldwide for its blistering heat and distinctive wrinkled fruits with their characteristic pointed "stinger" tails. Developed in South Carolina, this extraordinary variety produces abundant bright red peppers with an intense fruity sweetness followed by unmatched, lingering heat. A favorite among serious chile enthusiasts, Carolina Reaper is ideal for crafting premium hot sauces and fiery pepper powders.
Why Grow Carolina Reaper?
World-famous super-hot pepper. Produces distinctive wrinkled fruits with pointed stinger tails. Exceptional fruity flavor beneath extreme heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Perfect for hot sauces, pepper powders, and serious chile collections.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU)
Surprisingly sweet and fruity with hints of cinnamon and chocolate before an intense, long-lasting heat quickly takes over. Ideal for extreme hot sauces, spicy salsas, marinades, chili, dried pepper flakes, and gourmet pepper powders. Handle with extreme care and use sparingly.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and benefit from a long growing season. Harvest peppers when fully bright red for maximum flavor and heat. Always wear gloves when harvesting and preparing ripe fruits.
Seedman Notes
Carolina Reaper has become the benchmark by which all super-hot peppers are measured. While its incredible heat is legendary, experienced growers also appreciate its surprisingly complex flavor. This is a pepper to respect—grow it carefully, handle it wisely, and enjoy it a tiny amount at a time.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 90–100 Days • Super Hot (1,500,000–2,200,000 SHU) • 36–48" Plants • Wrinkled Fruits with Stinger Tail • Green to Bright Red • Best for Extreme Hot Sauces, Drying & Pepper Powders
Very slow germinating seed may take 5 to 7 weeks to germinate.
Cayenne Long Red Thick Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic heirloom cayenne prized for its long, thick-walled fruits, dependable yields, and bold, spicy flavor. The slender peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red and offer more flesh than traditional cayenne types, making them excellent for both fresh use and drying. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests throughout the growing season and are easy to grow in home gardens.
Why Grow Cayenne Long Red Thick?
Classic heirloom cayenne with thick-walled fruits. Produces abundant long peppers throughout the season. Excellent flavor with dependable heat. Perfect for fresh use, drying, hot sauces, and pepper flakes. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bold, clean pepper flavor with a lively, lingering heat. Excellent for hot sauces, salsa, chili, stir-fries, marinades, pepper vinegar, drying, homemade cayenne powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. The thicker walls also make it excellent for fresh cooking.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants produce continuously from midsummer until frost. Harvest green for a milder flavor or allow peppers to mature to brilliant red for maximum heat and ideal drying.
Seedman Notes
Cayenne Long Red Thick is one of our favorite cayenne varieties because it combines the classic heat gardeners expect with thicker, meatier fruits that are useful fresh as well as dried. If you make your own cayenne powder or pepper flakes, this variety delivers outstanding quality and dependable harvests.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–8" Long Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Cayenne Powder
Cayenne Long Red Slim Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a traditional heirloom cayenne valued for its long, slender fruits, dependable production, and classic fiery flavor. The graceful peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red and dry quickly, making them one of the finest varieties for homemade cayenne powder, pepper flakes, and hot sauces. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests from midsummer until frost.
Why Grow Cayenne Long Red Slim?
Classic heirloom cayenne with long, slender peppers. Heavy producer throughout the season. Ideal for drying into cayenne powder and pepper flakes. Excellent for fresh use, hot sauces, and seasoning. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bright, clean cayenne flavor with a sharp, lingering heat. Outstanding for hot sauces, salsa, chili, marinades, pepper vinegar, drying, homemade cayenne powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. The slender fruits dry quickly and retain excellent color and flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants produce continuously throughout the growing season and benefit from regular harvesting to encourage additional fruiting. Harvest fully red peppers for maximum heat and the best drying quality.
Seedman Notes
Long Red Slim is the classic cayenne that many gardeners remember growing for homemade seasonings. The slender peppers dry beautifully with very little effort, making this one of the best varieties for anyone who enjoys producing their own fresh cayenne powder or pepper flakes.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 5–6" Slender Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Drying, Cayenne Powder & Hot Sauces
Chablis Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an early-maturing hybrid sweet bell pepper prized for its attractive creamy ivory fruits, thick walls, and crisp, sweet flavor. The blocky peppers develop a beautiful pale yellow color before eventually maturing to red if left on the plant. Compact, vigorous plants produce generous harvests early in the season, making Chablis an excellent choice for gardeners seeking colorful, gourmet-quality bell peppers.
Why Grow Chablis?
Produces beautiful creamy ivory bell peppers. Exceptionally sweet with thick, crisp walls. Early maturing and highly productive. Excellent for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, and grilling. Adds unique color to the garden and table.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for fresh salads, vegetable trays, stuffing, grilling, roasting, stir-fries, and sandwiches. The creamy ivory fruits provide striking color in fresh dishes and mixed pepper recipes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the best fruit quality and harvest when fruits reach their creamy ivory color or allow them to mature to red for additional sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Chablis is one of those peppers that immediately catches the eye with its unusual ivory color. It not only looks beautiful in the garden but also adds a unique touch to fresh salads and vegetable platters. If you're looking for something a little different from the traditional green and red bells, Chablis is an excellent choice.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 65–70 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–30" Plants • Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Ivory to Red • Best for Fresh Eating, Stuffing & Grilling
Chinese 5 Color Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic ornamental hot pepper famous for displaying five brilliant fruit colors on the same plant at one time. Compact, bushy plants produce upright peppers that mature through shades of purple, cream, yellow, orange, and bright red, creating an eye-catching display from summer until frost. Both beautiful and edible, this heirloom is equally at home in containers, flower beds, and vegetable gardens.
Why Grow Chinese 5 Color?
Classic ornamental heirloom with five fruit colors on one plant. Produces abundant upright peppers throughout the season. Compact plants are perfect for containers and borders. Excellent for edible landscaping, hot sauces, and drying. Beautiful garden display from summer until frost.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bright, clean pepper flavor with a lively, lingering heat. Excellent for hot sauces, salsa, chili, pepper vinegar, drying, homemade pepper flakes, and spicy seasoning blends. The colorful fruits also make attractive edible garnishes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact, vigorous plants produce continuously until frost and perform exceptionally well in containers or garden borders. Harvest peppers at any color stage or allow them to mature fully for the brightest display.
Seedman Notes
Chinese 5 Color is one of the most colorful peppers you can grow. It's a favorite for gardeners who want a plant that's both ornamental and productive, with peppers displaying multiple brilliant colors at the same time. It brings outstanding beauty to the garden while still providing plenty of flavorful hot peppers for the kitchen.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 80–90 Days • Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • Small Upright Fruits • Purple, Cream, Yellow, Orange & Bright Red • Best for Ornamental Gardens, Hot Sauces & Drying
Chinese Giant Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic heirloom sweet bell pepper prized for its exceptionally large, blocky fruits, thick walls, and outstanding flavor. Introduced more than a century ago, this dependable variety produces impressive peppers that mature from glossy green to brilliant red. Vigorous, productive plants provide generous harvests, making Chinese Giant an excellent choice for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating.
Why Grow Chinese Giant?
Classic heirloom bell pepper. Produces exceptionally large, thick-walled fruits with excellent sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. A dependable favorite for home gardens.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for oversized stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripened red fruits develop an even richer, sweeter flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit size and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for traditional bell pepper flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Chinese Giant has remained popular with gardeners for generations because it consistently produces exactly what its name promises—large, meaty, sweet bell peppers. It's an excellent heirloom choice for anyone who appreciates old-fashioned flavor combined with impressive fruit size.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Extra-Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Chipotle Pepper (Capsicum annuum) refers to fully ripened red jalapeño peppers that are traditionally smoked and dried to develop their famous rich, smoky flavor. This classic Mexican favorite produces thick-walled peppers that mature from glossy green to deep red before being harvested for fresh use or smoking. Vigorous plants are highly productive and provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season.
Why Grow Chipotle?
Produces thick-walled peppers ideal for smoking and drying. Rich, smoky flavor when fully ripened. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh use, smoking, sauces, and Mexican cuisine. A favorite for homemade chipotle peppers.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Fresh peppers offer the familiar bright flavor and moderate heat of a jalapeño. Once smoked and dried, they develop the deep, rich, smoky taste that makes chipotle peppers famous. Excellent for salsas, adobo sauce, chili, tacos, barbecue, soups, marinades, hot sauces, and spice blends.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for continuous production. Harvest green for fresh jalapeños or allow peppers to ripen fully to deep red before smoking or drying for authentic chipotle flavor.
Seedman Notes
Growing your own chipotle peppers is surprisingly rewarding. The transformation from a ripe red jalapeño into a richly smoked chipotle creates a completely different flavor profile that simply can't be matched by fresh peppers alone. If you enjoy authentic Mexican cooking or backyard barbecue, this is a pepper well worth growing.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–85 Days • Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–4" Thick-Walled Fruits • Green to Deep Red • Best for Smoking, Hot Sauces & Mexican Cooking
Chocolate Beauty Hybrid Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a unique sweet bell pepper prized for its rich chocolate-brown color, thick walls, and exceptional sweetness. The large, blocky fruits mature from green to a deep mahogany brown, offering a distinctive appearance and rich flavor that stands out in both the garden and the kitchen. Vigorous, productive plants provide generous harvests throughout the growing season.
Why Grow Chocolate Beauty Hybrid?
Produces large, chocolate-brown bell peppers with thick, juicy walls. Exceptionally sweet with crisp texture. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh eating, stuffing, roasting, and grilling. Unique color adds interest to gardens and recipes.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, salads, sandwiches, stir-fries, vegetable trays, and fresh snacking. The rich chocolate-brown color makes an attractive addition to fresh and cooked dishes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the best fruit quality and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest when fruits develop their deep chocolate-brown color for the finest flavor and appearance.
Seedman Notes
Chocolate Beauty proves that bell peppers don't have to be red, yellow, or orange to be outstanding. The unusual mahogany-brown fruits are exceptionally sweet and always attract attention in the garden. It's a wonderful variety for gardeners who enjoy growing colorful vegetables with excellent flavor.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Chocolate Brown • Best for Fresh Eating, Stuffing & Roasting
Christmas Tree Edible Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a festive heirloom ornamental pepper that produces hundreds of small upright peppers in brilliant shades of green, yellow, orange, and bright red. The compact, cone-shaped plants resemble miniature Christmas trees covered with colorful decorations, making them a favorite for containers, borders, and holiday displays. While grown primarily for their ornamental beauty, the peppers are fully edible and pleasantly hot.
Why Grow Christmas Tree?
Classic ornamental heirloom with colorful upright peppers. Compact plants resemble miniature decorated Christmas trees. Produces abundant fruits throughout the season. Excellent for containers, borders, and edible landscaping. Beautiful as both an ornamental and culinary pepper.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bright pepper flavor with a pleasant, lingering heat. Excellent for hot sauces, salsa, pepper vinegar, drying, homemade pepper flakes, and spicy seasoning blends. The colorful peppers also make attractive edible garnishes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants perform exceptionally well in containers, patio planters, and garden borders. Harvest peppers at any color stage or leave them on the plants to enjoy their brilliant ornamental display.
Seedman Notes
Christmas Tree Pepper is one of our favorite ornamental varieties because it combines outstanding garden beauty with practical kitchen use. The colorful peppers remain attractive for weeks, creating a living holiday display that continues producing right up until frost.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 80–90 Days • Medium Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • Small Upright Fruits • Green, Yellow, Orange & Bright Red • Best for Ornamental Gardens, Containers & Hot Sauces
Corno Di Toro Red Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a prized Italian heirloom whose name means "Horn of the Bull," a fitting description for its long, gracefully curved fruits. The thick-walled peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red and are renowned for their exceptional sweetness, crisp texture, and outstanding flavor. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests, making this one of the finest peppers for fresh eating and authentic Italian cooking.
Why Grow Corno Di Toro Red?
Authentic Italian heirloom. Produces long, thick-walled horn-shaped peppers with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for roasting, grilling, frying, fresh eating, and Italian cuisine. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for roasting, grilling, frying, salads, sandwiches, antipasto, pasta dishes, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red fruits develop an even richer, sweeter flavor that shines in Mediterranean recipes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the highest quality fruit and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for a mild flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for maximum sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Corno Di Toro Red has long been a favorite in Italian gardens for its outstanding flavor and versatility. The long, elegant fruits roast beautifully, peel easily, and are among the sweetest peppers you'll ever grow. It's an excellent choice for gardeners who appreciate authentic heirloom varieties.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 8–10" Horn-Shaped Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Roasting, Frying & Italian Cooking
Costa Rico Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a productive heirloom sweet pepper prized for its large, tapered fruits, crisp texture, and excellent flavor. The attractive peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red, developing outstanding sweetness while remaining thick-walled and juicy. Vigorous plants produce generous harvests throughout the growing season, making Costa Rico an excellent choice for fresh eating and everyday cooking.
Why Grow Costa Rico?
Productive heirloom sweet pepper. Produces large, tapered peppers with thick, juicy walls. Exceptionally sweet with crisp texture. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for roasting, grilling, stuffing, and fresh eating.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, stuffing, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red fruits develop even greater sweetness and rich flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the highest quality fruit and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Costa Rico is an excellent all-purpose sweet pepper that combines dependable production with outstanding eating quality. Its large, flavorful fruits are equally at home on the grill, in fresh salads, or stuffed for dinner, making it a dependable choice for gardeners who want a versatile sweet pepper.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Large Tapered Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Fresh Eating, Roasting & Stuffing
Cowhorn Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic Southern heirloom named for its long, gracefully curved fruits that resemble a cow's horn. This productive variety produces slender peppers that often reach 8 to 10 inches long, maturing from glossy green to brilliant red. Known for its bold flavor and moderate heat, Cowhorn is a favorite for frying, pickling, grilling, and homemade hot sauces.
Why Grow Cowhorn?
Classic Southern heirloom. Produces long, curved peppers with excellent flavor and moderate heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for frying, grilling, pickling, and hot sauces. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–5,000 SHU)
Bright, slightly sweet pepper flavor with a pleasant, lingering heat similar to a hot jalapeño. Excellent for frying, grilling, pickling, salsa, pepper vinegar, chili, sandwiches, and fresh cooking. Fully ripe red peppers are also excellent for drying and homemade pepper flakes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick green for a fresh, moderately hot flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for added sweetness and color.
Seedman Notes
Cowhorn has been a Southern garden favorite for generations because it combines dependable production with excellent versatility. The long peppers are easy to harvest and equally good fresh, pickled, or cooked. If you're looking for one dependable medium-hot pepper that does a little of everything, Cowhorn is an outstanding choice.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Medium (2,500–5,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 8–10" Curved Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Frying, Pickling & Hot Sauces
Cubanelle Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic Caribbean and Mediterranean heirloom prized for its long, light green fruits, thin walls, and exceptionally sweet, mild flavor. Often called the Italian Frying Pepper, this highly productive variety produces abundant peppers that mature from pale green to bright red. Cubanelle is a favorite for frying, sautéing, grilling, stuffing, and fresh eating.
Why Grow Cubanelle?
Classic Caribbean and Italian heirloom. Produces long, thin-walled peppers with outstanding sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for frying, grilling, stuffing, and fresh eating. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, tender, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for frying with onions, grilling, stuffing, sautéing, salads, sandwiches, pizzas, omelets, and authentic Italian and Cuban recipes. Fully ripe red peppers become even sweeter.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers while light green for traditional Cubanelle flavor or allow fruits to mature to bright red for maximum sweetness. Plants produce continuously until frost.
Seedman Notes
Cubanelle is one of our favorite frying peppers because its tender flesh cooks quickly while retaining its naturally sweet flavor. If you've ever enjoyed authentic Italian sausage and peppers or Cuban cuisine, you've likely tasted why this heirloom has remained popular for generations.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 65–70 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–8" Long Fruits • Light Green to Bright Red • Best for Frying, Grilling & Italian Cooking
Dedo de Moça Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is a traditional Brazilian heirloom whose name means "Lady's Finger," referring to its long, slender shape. This productive variety produces elegant peppers that mature from glossy green to brilliant red, offering a rich, fruity flavor with a pleasant medium heat. A staple in Brazilian cuisine, Dedo de Moça is prized for its versatility in fresh cooking, sauces, and drying.
Why Grow Dedo de Moça?
Authentic Brazilian heirloom. Produces long, slender peppers with rich, fruity flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for sauces, grilling, drying, and authentic South American cuisine. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU)
Rich, slightly fruity flavor with a smooth, lingering heat that enhances recipes without overpowering them. Excellent for fresh salsa, hot sauces, marinades, grilling, stir-fries, chili, drying, and traditional Brazilian dishes. Fully ripe peppers develop their fullest flavor and brightest color.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Vigorous plants produce continuously from midsummer until frost. Harvest peppers green for a milder flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for maximum sweetness, color, and heat.
Seedman Notes
Dedo de Moça is one of Brazil's best-loved peppers because it strikes an excellent balance between flavor and heat. It's hot enough to add excitement to a dish without overwhelming it, making it a wonderful everyday pepper for gardeners who enjoy cooking as much as growing.
Quick Facts: Capsicum baccatum • 80–90 Days • Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 4–5" Slender Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Brazilian Cooking, Sauces & Drying
Demon Gold Drop Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is a striking South American heirloom prized for its brilliant golden-yellow fruits, exceptional productivity, and bright, fruity flavor. The small, teardrop-shaped peppers ripen from green to glowing gold and cover vigorous plants throughout the growing season. Combining attractive ornamental appeal with lively heat, Demon Gold Drop is an excellent choice for fresh use, sauces, pickling, and drying.
Why Grow Demon Gold Drop?
Produces masses of brilliant golden-yellow peppers. Bright, fruity flavor with pleasant heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for hot sauces, pickling, drying, and fresh cooking. Beautiful addition to gardens and containers.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU)
Bright, citrusy flavor with a clean, lingering heat that enhances a wide variety of dishes. Excellent for fresh salsa, hot sauces, pickling, marinades, stir-fries, chili, pepper vinegar, and homemade pepper flakes. The colorful fruits also make attractive edible garnishes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Vigorous plants produce abundant peppers continuously until frost. Harvest when fruits turn brilliant golden-yellow for the best combination of flavor, color, and heat.
Seedman Notes
Demon Gold Drop is one of those peppers that seems to glow in the garden. The plants become covered with bright golden fruits that are as attractive as they are flavorful. If you enjoy growing peppers that combine ornamental beauty with excellent culinary quality, this variety is sure to become a favorite.
Quick Facts: Capsicum baccatum • 80–90 Days • Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • Small Teardrop-Shaped Fruits • Green to Brilliant Golden Yellow • Best for Hot Sauces, Pickling & Drying
Devil's Tongue Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a legendary super-hot heirloom believed to have originated in the Caribbean. Closely related to the Habanero family, this variety produces wrinkled, lantern-shaped peppers that mature from green to vibrant peach-red or deep red, depending on the strain. Vigorous plants are highly productive, delivering exceptional heat balanced by a rich, fruity flavor that has made Devil's Tongue a favorite among serious chile enthusiasts.
Why Grow Devil's Tongue?
Rare Caribbean heirloom. Produces abundant wrinkled peppers with exceptional heat and fruity flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for hot sauces, salsas, drying, and pepper powders. A favorite for serious chile collectors.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (125,000–325,000 SHU)
Rich tropical fruit flavor with citrus notes followed by an intense, lingering heat. Excellent for homemade hot sauces, fiery salsa, marinades, chili, pepper jellies, dried flakes, and gourmet pepper powders. Use sparingly to add bold flavor and serious heat.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and produce continuously until frost. Harvest peppers when fully mature for maximum flavor and heat. Wear gloves when handling ripe fruits.
Seedman Notes
Devil's Tongue has earned its reputation with an unforgettable combination of fruity flavor and impressive heat. While it's certainly not for the faint of heart, pepper lovers appreciate that its outstanding taste is every bit as memorable as its fiery kick. It's an excellent addition to any serious pepper collection.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 90–100 Days • Super Hot (125,000–325,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 2–3" Wrinkled Lantern-Shaped Fruits • Green to Peach-Red or Deep Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Pepper Powders
Early Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a fast-maturing variety bred to produce classic jalapeño peppers earlier than standard strains without sacrificing flavor or productivity. The smooth, thick-walled fruits mature from glossy green to bright red and deliver the familiar balance of crisp texture and moderate heat that has made jalapeños one of the world's most popular peppers. Vigorous plants provide dependable harvests from early summer until frost.
Why Grow Early Jalapeño?
Earlier harvests than standard jalapeños. Produces thick-walled peppers with classic jalapeño flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh use, pickling, grilling, stuffing, and salsa. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Fresh, bright pepper flavor with a pleasant, moderate heat. Outstanding for fresh salsa, nachos, poppers, pickling, grilling, tacos, chili, sandwiches, and Mexican cuisine. Fully ripe red peppers become slightly sweeter and are excellent for smoking into homemade chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers regularly to encourage continued production. Pick green for traditional jalapeño flavor or allow fruits to mature to bright red for added sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Early Jalapeño is an excellent choice for gardeners who don't want to wait for their first harvest. It delivers the same dependable flavor and versatility as traditional jalapeños while rewarding you with peppers a little sooner in the season, making it especially valuable in shorter growing climates.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 60–65 Days • Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–4" Thick-Walled Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Salsa, Pickling & Poppers
Emerald Fire Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a premium jalapeño-type pepper prized for its deep green fruits, thick walls, and dependable medium heat. Bred for excellent flavor and outstanding production, this vigorous variety produces abundant peppers that mature from glossy emerald green to bright red. Perfect for fresh eating, grilling, stuffing, and pickling, Emerald Fire is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a dependable all-purpose hot pepper.
Why Grow Emerald Fire?
Produces thick-walled jalapeño-type peppers with excellent flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Medium heat that's perfect for everyday cooking. Outstanding for poppers, pickling, grilling, and fresh salsa. Dependable hybrid performance.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp pepper flavor with a pleasant, balanced heat that enhances recipes without overpowering them. Excellent for jalapeño poppers, fresh salsa, nachos, tacos, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and Mexican cuisine. Fully ripe red peppers develop additional sweetness while maintaining their signature kick.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits green for traditional jalapeño flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for added sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Emerald Fire is the kind of pepper gardeners appreciate for its consistency. The plants produce heavily, the fruits are uniform and thick-walled, and the medium heat makes them enjoyable for a wide range of recipes. It's an excellent choice if you want a dependable pepper that performs season after season.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–4" Thick-Walled Fruits • Emerald Green to Bright Red • Best for Poppers, Pickling & Fresh Salsa
Fat-N-Sassy Hybrid Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a premium hybrid sweet bell pepper developed for its exceptionally large, thick-walled fruits, crisp texture, and outstanding sweetness. The attractive blocky peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red, providing generous harvests throughout the growing season. Easy to grow and highly productive, Fat-N-Sassy is an excellent choice for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating.
Why Grow Fat-N-Sassy Hybrid?
Produces extra-large blocky bell peppers with thick, juicy walls. Exceptionally sweet with crisp texture. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. Dependable hybrid performance.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Perfect for oversized stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, stir-fries, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red fruits develop maximum sweetness and rich flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the highest quality fruit and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Fat-N-Sassy lives up to its name by producing big, meaty peppers with outstanding flavor and dependable yields. The thick walls make it one of our favorite varieties for stuffing, while its crisp, sweet flesh is equally delicious fresh from the garden.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Extra-Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Fish Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a historic African American heirloom prized for its beautiful variegated foliage, colorful striped peppers, and medium heat. Traditionally grown in the Mid-Atlantic region, the attractive fruits mature through shades of cream, green, orange, and bright red while providing excellent flavor for seafood and everyday cooking. Compact, highly productive plants make this variety equally at home in vegetable gardens, containers, and ornamental borders.
Why Grow Fish Pepper?
Historic African American heirloom. Beautiful variegated foliage and colorful striped peppers. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for seafood, sauces, fresh cooking, and ornamental gardens. A unique conversation piece with outstanding flavor.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (5,000–30,000 SHU)
Bright, slightly fruity flavor with a pleasant, medium heat that complements rather than overwhelms food. Excellent for seafood dishes, chowders, hot sauces, salsa, stir-fries, pepper vinegar, and traditional Chesapeake Bay recipes. Harvest at different color stages for both beauty and flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants produce continuously from midsummer until frost and perform well in both gardens and containers. Harvest peppers as they mature through their colorful stages or allow them to ripen fully to bright red.
Seedman Notes
Fish Pepper is one of the most fascinating heirlooms you can grow. Its striking variegated leaves and beautifully striped peppers make it a standout in the garden, while its rich history and versatile flavor have earned it a lasting place in American gardening. It's a wonderful variety for gardeners who appreciate peppers with both beauty and heritage.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Medium (5,000–30,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 2–3" Tapered Fruits • Cream & Green Stripes to Orange & Bright Red • Best for Seafood, Hot Sauces & Ornamental Gardens
Garden Salsa Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a productive hybrid chile pepper bred specifically for making fresh, flavorful homemade salsa. The smooth, tapered peppers mature from glossy green to bright red and deliver the perfect balance of rich pepper flavor and moderate heat. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests throughout the season, ensuring plenty of fresh peppers for salsa, sauces, and everyday cooking.
Why Grow Garden Salsa?
Developed especially for fresh homemade salsa. Produces abundant smooth, tapered peppers with balanced heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for salsa, sauces, grilling, and Mexican cuisine. Dependable hybrid performance.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–5,000 SHU)
Fresh, slightly sweet pepper flavor with a pleasant, moderate heat that blends perfectly into homemade salsa. Excellent for fresh salsa, tacos, nachos, grilling, chili, enchiladas, fajitas, hot sauces, and Southwestern cooking. Harvest green or allow fruits to ripen to bright red for a sweeter flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits green for classic salsa flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for additional sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Garden Salsa is one of those peppers that lives up to its name. It produces dependable harvests of flavorful peppers with just the right amount of heat for fresh salsa, making it an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy picking ingredients straight from the garden and into the kitchen.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (2,500–5,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 7–8" Tapered Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Fresh Salsa, Mexican Cooking & Grilling
Greek Golden Pepperoncini Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic Mediterranean heirloom prized for its pale golden fruits, mild heat, and tangy, slightly sweet flavor. The slender, tapered peppers mature from light green to golden yellow and are famous for pickling, though they are equally delicious fresh or grilled. Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making this one of the finest peppers for home gardeners.
Why Grow Greek Golden Pepperoncini?
Authentic Mediterranean heirloom. Produces abundant slender peppers with mild heat and tangy flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for pickling, salads, sandwiches, and grilling. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Mild (100–500 SHU)
Crisp, slightly sweet flavor with a pleasant tang and just a touch of heat. Outstanding for pickling, Greek salads, sandwiches, pizzas, antipasto, grilled vegetables, and Mediterranean recipes. Harvest young for pickling or allow fruits to mature for a richer flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits while pale green or golden yellow for the traditional pepperoncini flavor and texture.
Seedman Notes
Greek Golden Pepperoncini is the pepper most gardeners recognize from their favorite Greek salad or deli sandwich. It's incredibly productive, easy to grow, and one of the very best varieties for homemade pickled peppers. If you enjoy Mediterranean cooking, this heirloom deserves a place in your garden.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 65–70 Days • Mild (100–500 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–5" Tapered Fruits • Light Green to Golden Yellow • Best for Pickling, Salads & Mediterranean Cooking
Gypsy Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an award-winning hybrid sweet pepper prized for its early maturity, abundant yields, and beautiful tapered fruits. The attractive peppers ripen from pale yellow to orange and finally brilliant red, offering crisp texture and exceptional sweetness at every stage. Compact, vigorous plants are highly productive, making Gypsy an excellent choice for gardens, raised beds, and containers.
Why Grow Gypsy?
Award-winning hybrid with early harvests. Produces abundant tapered peppers with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh eating, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, and salads. Compact plants are ideal for small gardens and containers.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for fresh salads, vegetable trays, stir-fries, grilling, roasting, sandwiches, and fresh snacking. Harvest at any stage from pale yellow to brilliant red for excellent flavor and colorful presentations.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants produce early and continue bearing throughout the season. Harvest peppers young for a mild, fresh flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for maximum sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Gypsy is one of those peppers that rewards gardeners with an early harvest and continuous production all summer long. Its colorful fruits and dependable performance make it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a versatile sweet pepper that rarely disappoints.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 60–65 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • 4–5" Tapered Fruits • Pale Yellow to Orange to Brilliant Red • Best for Fresh Eating, Stir-Fries & Roasting
Habanada Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a remarkable sweet pepper that delivers the rich tropical flavor and aroma of a habanero with absolutely no heat. Bred from traditional habanero peppers, the attractive lantern-shaped fruits ripen from green to brilliant orange, offering an unforgettable combination of fruity sweetness and citrus notes. Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests, making Habanada an exciting addition to any vegetable garden.
Why Grow Habanada?
All the flavor of a habanero with no heat. Produces abundant bright orange lantern-shaped peppers. Exceptionally sweet with tropical fruit notes. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh eating, salsas, sauces, and cooking.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Rich tropical fruit flavor with notes of citrus, apricot, and floral sweetness—just like a traditional habanero, but without the burn. Outstanding for fresh salsa, salads, hot pepper jelly without the heat, sauces, stir-fries, grilling, roasting, and adding authentic habanero flavor to family-friendly recipes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and produce continuously until frost. Harvest peppers when fully bright orange for the sweetest flavor and fullest aroma.
Seedman Notes
Habanada is one of the most exciting pepper introductions in years. It lets everyone enjoy the famous fruity flavor of a habanero without worrying about overwhelming heat. If you've always loved the taste of habaneros but wished they were milder, this is the pepper you've been waiting for.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 90–100 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 2–3" Lantern-Shaped Fruits • Green to Bright Orange • Best for Fresh Salsa, Sauces & Family-Friendly Cooking
Habanero Mayan Red Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a premium habanero variety prized for its brilliant red fruits, exceptional productivity, and intense tropical flavor. The attractive lantern-shaped peppers mature from green to deep crimson red, delivering the fiery heat and fruity aroma that have made habaneros famous around the world. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making this an outstanding choice for heat lovers.
Why Grow Habanero Mayan Red?
Produces abundant deep red habanero peppers. Rich tropical flavor with intense heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, and Caribbean cuisine. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (250,000–350,000 SHU)
Rich tropical fruit flavor with citrus notes followed by an intense, lingering heat. Outstanding for homemade hot sauces, fresh salsa, chili, jerk marinades, pepper jellies, Caribbean recipes, and dried pepper powders. Use sparingly for maximum flavor and heat.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and continue producing until frost. Harvest peppers when fully deep red for the best flavor and maximum heat. Wear gloves when handling ripe fruits.
Seedman Notes
Habanero Mayan Red is an excellent choice for gardeners who want the classic habanero experience. The plants are dependable, highly productive, and loaded with flavorful peppers that deliver the perfect balance of fruity sweetness and fiery heat. It's a favorite for making bold, authentic hot sauces.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 90–100 Days • Super Hot (250,000–350,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 2–3" Lantern-Shaped Fruits • Green to Deep Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Caribbean Cooking & Pepper Powders
Yellow Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a classic Caribbean heirloom prized for its brilliant golden-yellow fruits, exceptional tropical flavor, and intense heat. The attractive lantern-shaped peppers ripen from green to vibrant yellow, producing abundant harvests on vigorous plants throughout the growing season. A favorite among chile enthusiasts, Yellow Habanero is perfect for making flavorful hot sauces, tropical salsas, and authentic Caribbean dishes.
Why Grow Yellow Habanero?
Classic Caribbean heirloom. Produces abundant golden-yellow peppers with outstanding tropical flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, and Caribbean cuisine. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (250,000–350,000 SHU)
Bright, fruity flavor with tropical citrus notes followed by an intense, lingering heat. Outstanding for homemade hot sauces, fresh salsa, jerk marinades, chili, pepper jellies, Caribbean recipes, and dried pepper powders. Use sparingly to add bold flavor and serious heat.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and continue producing until frost. Harvest peppers when fully bright yellow for the best flavor and maximum heat. Wear gloves when handling ripe fruits.
Seedman Notes
Yellow Habanero has long been a favorite because it delivers everything gardeners expect from a habanero—heavy yields, incredible fruity flavor, and unforgettable heat. Its brilliant yellow fruits are as attractive in the garden as they are flavorful in the kitchen, making it one of the finest peppers for homemade hot sauces.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 90–100 Days • Super Hot (250,000–350,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 2–3" Lantern-Shaped Fruits • Green to Bright Yellow • Best for Hot Sauces, Caribbean Cooking & Pepper Powders
Chocolate Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a distinctive Caribbean heirloom prized for its rich chocolate-brown color, exceptional tropical flavor, and intense heat. The wrinkled, lantern-shaped peppers mature from green to deep mahogany brown, developing a smoky, fruity sweetness that sets them apart from traditional orange habaneros. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making this a favorite among serious chile enthusiasts.
Why Grow Chocolate Habanero?
Unique chocolate-brown habanero with exceptional flavor. Produces abundant wrinkled fruits throughout the season. Rich, fruity taste with smoky undertones. Excellent for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, and drying. A favorite among serious pepper growers.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Super Hot (300,000–450,000 SHU)
Rich, smoky, tropical fruit flavor with earthy undertones followed by an intense, lingering heat. Outstanding for gourmet hot sauces, fresh salsa, Caribbean recipes, chili, marinades, pepper jellies, and dried pepper powders. Use sparingly for bold flavor and fiery heat.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun after all danger of frost has passed. Plants thrive in warm weather and continue producing until frost. Harvest peppers when they develop their deep chocolate-brown color for the fullest flavor and maximum heat. Wear gloves when handling ripe fruits.
Seedman Notes
Chocolate Habanero is prized as much for its remarkable flavor as its impressive heat. Many pepper enthusiasts consider it one of the richest tasting habaneros available, with a depth and complexity that shines in homemade sauces and spicy recipes. It's an excellent choice for gardeners looking to grow something truly distinctive.
Quick Facts: Capsicum chinense • 90–100 Days • Super Hot (300,000–450,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 2–3" Wrinkled Lantern-Shaped Fruits • Green to Chocolate Brown • Best for Gourmet Hot Sauces, Caribbean Cooking & Pepper Powders
Halaby (Aleppo) Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a treasured Middle Eastern heirloom best known as the traditional source of famous Aleppo pepper flakes. The long, slightly wrinkled fruits mature from glossy green to deep burgundy red, developing a rich, fruity flavor with moderate heat and subtle hints of raisin and cumin. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests, making this an outstanding variety for fresh use, drying, and authentic Mediterranean cuisine.
Why Grow Halaby (Aleppo)?
Authentic Middle Eastern heirloom. Produces abundant long peppers with rich, complex flavor. Moderate heat that's perfect for everyday cooking. Excellent for drying into traditional Aleppo pepper flakes, grilling, roasting, and Mediterranean recipes. Heavy producer throughout the season.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (8,000–10,000 SHU)
Rich, fruity flavor with mild sweetness, earthy undertones, and a warm, lingering heat. Outstanding for authentic Aleppo pepper flakes, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, pizza, pasta, hummus, kebabs, soups, stews, and Mediterranean dishes. The dried flakes are prized for their deep flavor and vibrant color.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants produce continuously throughout the growing season and benefit from regular harvesting. Allow peppers to mature to deep burgundy red before drying to develop their signature Aleppo flavor and aroma.
Seedman Notes
Halaby is one of the finest peppers you can grow for homemade pepper flakes. Unlike many hot peppers that are all heat, Aleppo peppers are prized for their rich, complex flavor that enhances food without overwhelming it. If you enjoy Mediterranean cooking, this heirloom is an excellent addition to your garden.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 80–90 Days • Medium (8,000–10,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–8" Long Fruits • Green to Deep Burgundy Red • Best for Aleppo Pepper Flakes, Mediterranean Cooking & Drying
Hot Banana Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a productive heirloom pepper prized for its long, slender fruits, bright yellow color, and pleasantly spicy flavor. The attractive peppers mature from pale yellow to orange and finally bright red, becoming slightly sweeter as they ripen. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making Hot Banana one of the most versatile peppers for home gardens.
Why Grow Hot Banana?
Classic heirloom with long, colorful peppers. Mild to medium heat with excellent flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for pickling, grilling, frying, stuffing, and fresh eating. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (5,000–10,000 SHU)
Bright, slightly sweet pepper flavor with a pleasant, lingering heat that is stronger than sweet banana peppers but milder than many hot chiles. Excellent for pickling, sandwiches, pizzas, grilling, frying, salads, salsa, pepper rings, and homemade relish. Harvest at any stage from yellow to bright red.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits while yellow for classic Hot Banana flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for additional sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Hot Banana is an excellent "everyday" hot pepper. It has enough heat to liven up recipes without overwhelming them, making it a favorite for pickling and fresh cooking. If you enjoy banana peppers but want a little extra kick, this variety is an outstanding choice.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (5,000–10,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–8" Long Fruits • Pale Yellow to Orange to Bright Red • Best for Pickling, Frying & Fresh Eating
Black Hungarian Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a striking heirloom pepper admired for its glossy, deep purple-black fruits, attractive purple flowers, and rich, mildly hot flavor. The tapered peppers mature from jet black to deep crimson red, creating a beautiful contrast against the dark green foliage. Vigorous, productive plants combine ornamental beauty with excellent culinary quality, making this variety a favorite in both flower and vegetable gardens.
Why Grow Black Hungarian?
Beautiful heirloom with glossy black peppers and purple flowers. Produces abundant colorful fruits throughout the season. Mild heat with rich, sweet flavor. Excellent for fresh cooking, grilling, salsa, and ornamental gardens. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (5,000–10,000 SHU)
Rich, slightly sweet pepper flavor with a pleasant, lingering heat similar to a jalapeño. Excellent for fresh salsa, grilling, roasting, stir-fries, chili, sandwiches, pickling, and homemade hot sauces. The dark fruits add dramatic color to fresh dishes before ripening to red.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants produce continuously throughout the growing season and perform equally well in gardens or large containers. Harvest black fruits for a crisp texture or allow them to ripen to deep red for a slightly sweeter flavor.
Seedman Notes
Black Hungarian is one of those rare peppers that is every bit as beautiful as it is useful. The combination of purple flowers and glossy black peppers makes it a standout in the garden, while its mild heat and excellent flavor make it equally welcome in the kitchen. It's an outstanding choice for gardeners who appreciate peppers with true ornamental appeal.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Medium (5,000–10,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–5" Tapered Fruits • Black to Deep Red • Best for Fresh Cooking, Grilling & Ornamental Gardens
Italian Sweet Roaster Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic Italian heirloom prized for its long, slender fruits, thin walls, and exceptional sweetness. The elegant peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red, developing a rich, full-bodied flavor that makes them one of the finest roasting peppers available. Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season and are a favorite for home gardens.
Why Grow Italian Sweet Roaster?
Authentic Italian heirloom. Produces long, slender peppers with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for roasting, grilling, frying, fresh eating, and Italian cuisine. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, tender, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for roasting, grilling, frying with onions, sandwiches, pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, antipasto, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red peppers develop an even richer, sweeter flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness and roasting quality.
Seedman Notes
Italian Sweet Roaster has earned its reputation as one of the finest roasting peppers you can grow. The long, sweet fruits roast beautifully, peel easily, and develop an outstanding flavor that shines in everything from simple side dishes to authentic Italian recipes. It's an excellent choice for gardeners who love to cook.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 8–10" Long Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Roasting, Frying & Italian Cooking
Jalafuego F1 Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a premium hybrid jalapeño developed for exceptional productivity, disease resistance, and bold jalapeño flavor. The smooth, thick-walled peppers mature from glossy green to bright red and deliver dependable medium heat with excellent uniformity. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests throughout the season, making Jalafuego F1 an outstanding choice for both home gardeners and market growers.
Why Grow Jalafuego F1?
Premium hybrid with outstanding yields. Produces thick-walled, uniform jalapeños with dependable heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh salsa, pickling, grilling, stuffing, and Mexican cuisine. Vigorous plants with excellent garden performance.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (4,000–8,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp jalapeño flavor with a pleasant, well-balanced heat. Excellent for poppers, fresh salsa, tacos, nachos, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and homemade hot sauces. Fully ripe red peppers develop additional sweetness and are excellent for smoking into chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits green for classic jalapeño flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for added sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Jalafuego F1 is an excellent choice for gardeners who want dependable harvests of high-quality jalapeños. The plants are vigorous, productive, and loaded with uniform peppers that perform equally well fresh, pickled, grilled, or smoked. It's a variety that rarely disappoints.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (4,000–8,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–4" Thick-Walled Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Salsa, Poppers, Pickling & Chipotles
Jalapeño Gigantia Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an impressive giant jalapeño variety prized for its oversized fruits, thick walls, and classic jalapeño flavor. Producing peppers significantly larger than standard jalapeños, this vigorous variety matures from glossy green to bright red while maintaining the perfect balance of crisp texture and medium heat. Heavy-producing plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making Jalapeño Gigantia an outstanding choice for home gardens.
Why Grow Jalapeño Gigantia?
Produces extra-large jalapeños with thick, juicy walls. Classic jalapeño flavor with dependable medium heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for poppers, grilling, pickling, salsa, and fresh cooking. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp jalapeño flavor with a pleasant, balanced heat. Perfect for oversized jalapeño poppers, fresh salsa, nachos, tacos, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and homemade hot sauces. Fully ripe red peppers become slightly sweeter and are excellent for smoking into chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit size and harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Pick peppers green for traditional jalapeño flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for added sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Jalapeño Gigantia is a favorite for gardeners who enjoy making stuffed jalapeño poppers. The extra-large fruits are easier to fill, grill, and prepare than standard jalapeños while delivering the same dependable flavor and heat. It's an excellent variety for anyone who likes their peppers supersized.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–5" Extra-Large Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Poppers, Pickling & Fresh Salsa
NuMex Jalmundo Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a giant jalapeño developed by the New Mexico State University breeding program for gardeners who want extra-large fruits without sacrificing classic jalapeño flavor. The thick-walled peppers mature from glossy green to bright red and offer the perfect size for stuffing, grilling, and making jalapeño poppers. Vigorous, productive plants provide generous harvests throughout the growing season.
Why Grow NuMex Jalmundo?
Developed for extra-large jalapeño peppers. Produces thick-walled fruits perfect for stuffing. Classic jalapeño flavor with dependable medium heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for poppers, grilling, pickling, and fresh salsa.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp jalapeño flavor with a pleasant, balanced heat. Ideal for oversized jalapeño poppers, fresh salsa, nachos, tacos, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and homemade hot sauces. Fully ripe red peppers become slightly sweeter and are also excellent for smoking into chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered to encourage maximum fruit size and harvest regularly for continuous production. Pick peppers green for traditional jalapeño flavor or allow them to ripen to bright red for additional sweetness.
Seedman Notes
NuMex Jalmundo was bred with jalapeño poppers in mind, and it certainly delivers. The extra-large fruits are easy to stuff with cheese, wrap in bacon, or grill whole, making this one of the best jalapeños for backyard cooks. If you enjoy cooking as much as gardening, this variety is hard to beat.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–5" Extra-Large Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Poppers, Grilling & Fresh Salsa
Jalapeño Orange Spice Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a colorful specialty jalapeño developed by the New Mexico State University breeding program. This unique variety produces smooth, thick-walled peppers that ripen from green to brilliant orange while delivering the classic jalapeño flavor and dependable medium heat gardeners love. Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests, making Orange Spice an excellent choice for adding vibrant color to the garden and the kitchen.
Why Grow Jalapeño Orange Spice?
Unique orange jalapeño developed by New Mexico State University. Produces thick-walled peppers with classic jalapeño flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh salsa, pickling, grilling, poppers, and colorful recipes. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp jalapeño flavor with a pleasant, balanced heat. Excellent for fresh salsa, nachos, tacos, poppers, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and homemade hot sauces. The brilliant orange fruits add outstanding color to fresh and cooked dishes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits when they develop their bright orange color for the best combination of sweetness, flavor, and eye appeal.
Seedman Notes
Orange Spice brings a fun twist to the traditional jalapeño by replacing the usual red ripe color with a brilliant orange finish. The colorful fruits stand out in the garden and make fresh salsa and poppers even more eye-catching, while delivering the dependable flavor and heat jalapeño lovers expect.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–4" Thick-Walled Fruits • Green to Brilliant Orange • Best for Salsa, Poppers, Pickling & Grilling
Jalapeño M Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is the classic standard by which many other jalapeños are measured. Renowned for its dependable production, thick-walled fruits, and traditional jalapeño flavor, this heirloom variety produces smooth peppers that mature from glossy green to bright red. Vigorous plants are easy to grow and provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making Jalapeño M a favorite of home gardeners for generations.
Why Grow Jalapeño M?
Classic heirloom jalapeño. Produces thick-walled peppers with traditional jalapeño flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh salsa, pickling, grilling, stuffing, and Mexican cuisine. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp jalapeño flavor with a pleasant, balanced heat. Excellent for fresh salsa, jalapeño poppers, nachos, tacos, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and homemade hot sauces. Fully ripe red peppers become slightly sweeter and are excellent for smoking into chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest peppers regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits green for classic jalapeño flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for added sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Jalapeño M has earned its reputation as the dependable "go-to" jalapeño. It consistently produces the flavorful, medium-hot peppers gardeners expect, making it an excellent choice whether you're growing your first pepper garden or adding another favorite to an established collection.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–4" Thick-Walled Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Salsa, Poppers, Pickling & Mexican Cooking
Jimmy Nardello's Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a legendary Italian heirloom brought to America by the Nardello family in the late 1800s. Famous for its long, thin, twisted fruits and extraordinary sweetness, this variety produces abundant peppers that mature from glossy green to brilliant red. Easy to grow and exceptionally productive, Jimmy Nardello's is widely regarded as one of the finest frying peppers ever introduced.
Why Grow Jimmy Nardello's?
Legendary Italian heirloom. Produces long, thin peppers with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for frying, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. One of the finest sweet frying peppers available.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, rich, and tender with absolutely no heat. Exceptional when quickly fried in olive oil, but equally delicious roasted, grilled, sautéed, added to pasta dishes, sandwiches, pizzas, salads, or enjoyed fresh from the garden. Fully ripe red peppers develop an even deeper sweetness.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick peppers green for a mild flavor or allow them to mature to brilliant red for the sweetest taste.
Seedman Notes
Jimmy Nardello's has earned an almost legendary reputation among gardeners, and once you've tasted it, it's easy to understand why. The peppers are incredibly sweet, wonderfully productive, and simply unmatched for frying. This is one heirloom that almost everyone who grows it ends up planting again the following year.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 8–10" Long, Slender Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Frying, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Jumbo Sweet Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a high-yielding sweet bell pepper prized for its enormous blocky fruits, thick walls, and exceptional sweetness. The impressive peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red, developing crisp texture and rich flavor that make them ideal for both fresh eating and cooking. Vigorous plants produce generous harvests throughout the growing season, making Jumbo Sweet Bell a favorite for home gardens.
Why Grow Jumbo Sweet Bell?
Produces enormous blocky bell peppers with thick, juicy walls. Exceptionally sweet with crisp texture. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for oversized stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red peppers develop maximum sweetness and rich flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit size and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Jumbo Sweet Bell is an excellent choice for gardeners who believe bigger is better. The large, thick-walled peppers are perfect for stuffing and grilling, while their dependable yields ensure plenty of harvests all season long. It's a reliable variety that performs well in gardens across the country.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Extra-Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Lemon Chile Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is a vibrant South American heirloom prized for its brilliant lemon-yellow fruits, bright citrusy flavor, and pleasant medium heat. The slender, pointed peppers ripen from green to glowing yellow, creating a colorful display while producing abundant harvests throughout the season. Easy to grow and exceptionally productive, Lemon Chile is an excellent choice for fresh cooking, sauces, and drying.
Why Grow Lemon Chile?
Produces brilliant lemon-yellow peppers with excellent flavor. Bright, fruity taste with pleasant medium heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh salsa, sauces, drying, and South American cuisine. Beautiful in both the garden and the kitchen.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU)
Bright, fruity flavor with refreshing citrus notes and a smooth, lingering heat. Excellent for fresh salsa, hot sauces, grilled meats, seafood, stir-fries, marinades, chili, drying, and homemade pepper flakes. The vivid yellow fruits add outstanding color to fresh and cooked dishes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Vigorous plants produce continuously until frost and benefit from regular harvesting. Pick peppers when they reach their brilliant lemon-yellow color for the best combination of flavor, sweetness, and heat.
Seedman Notes
Lemon Chile is one of those peppers that brightens everything it touches. The glowing yellow fruits are as attractive in the garden as they are on the plate, and their fruity flavor makes them a favorite for fresh salsa and homemade sauces. It's an excellent variety for gardeners who enjoy peppers with both beauty and bold flavor.
Quick Facts: Capsicum baccatum • 80–90 Days • Medium Hot (15,000–30,000 SHU) • 30–42" Plants • 3–4" Slender Fruits • Green to Lemon Yellow • Best for Fresh Salsa, Sauces & Drying
Lumbre Hatch XX Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an extra-hot Hatch-type chile developed in New Mexico for exceptional flavor, dependable production, and serious heat. The long, smooth peppers mature from glossy green to deep red while maintaining the rich, earthy flavor that has made Hatch chiles famous. Vigorous plants produce abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making Lumbre Hatch XX an outstanding choice for roasting, grilling, and authentic Southwestern cooking.
Why Grow Lumbre Hatch XX?
Authentic Hatch-type chile with extra heat. Produces long, smooth peppers with rich Southwestern flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for roasting, grilling, stuffing, and homemade green chile. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (15,000–18,000 SHU)
Rich, earthy Hatch chile flavor with a bold, lingering heat. Outstanding for roasting, chile rellenos, green chile stew, enchiladas, salsa, chili, grilling, and authentic New Mexican cuisine. Fully ripe red peppers are also excellent for drying into flavorful chile powder.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit production and harvest green for traditional Hatch flavor or allow peppers to mature to deep red for additional sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Lumbre Hatch XX is an excellent choice for gardeners who love authentic Hatch chile flavor but want a little more fire. It delivers the rich, smoky character Hatch peppers are known for while providing enough extra heat to satisfy serious chile lovers without overpowering the flavor.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 80–85 Days • Hot (15,000–18,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–8" Long Fruits • Green to Deep Red • Best for Roasting, Green Chile & Southwestern Cooking
Mammoth Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a giant jalapeño variety prized for its oversized, thick-walled fruits, classic jalapeño flavor, and dependable medium heat. Producing peppers much larger than standard jalapeños, this vigorous variety matures from glossy green to bright red while maintaining the crisp texture and balanced heat that make jalapeños so popular. Highly productive plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season.
Why Grow Mammoth Jalapeño?
Produces giant jalapeños with thick, juicy walls. Classic jalapeño flavor with dependable medium heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for poppers, grilling, pickling, salsa, and fresh cooking. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp jalapeño flavor with a pleasant, balanced heat. Perfect for oversized jalapeño poppers, fresh salsa, tacos, nachos, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and homemade hot sauces. Fully ripe red peppers become slightly sweeter and are excellent for smoking into chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered to encourage maximum fruit size and harvest regularly for continuous production. Pick peppers green for traditional jalapeño flavor or allow fruits to mature to bright red for added sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Mammoth Jalapeño is made for gardeners who think bigger is better. The oversized peppers are ideal for stuffing with cheese, wrapping in bacon, or slicing into hearty rings for burgers and sandwiches. It's an outstanding variety for anyone who loves classic jalapeño flavor in an extra-large package.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–5" Extra-Large Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Poppers, Pickling & Fresh Salsa
Mad Hatter Hybrid Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an award-winning specialty pepper prized for its unique three-lobed "hat" shape, exceptional sweetness, and outstanding garden performance. The distinctive fruits mature from glossy green to brilliant red, offering crisp texture and rich flavor with virtually no heat. Vigorous, highly productive plants produce abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making Mad Hatter a favorite for both the garden and the dinner table.
Why Grow Mad Hatter Hybrid?
Unique three-lobed hat-shaped peppers. Exceptionally sweet with crisp, juicy flesh. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh eating, stuffing, grilling, and salads. Award-winning hybrid with outstanding garden performance.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0–500 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, fruity, and crisp with little to no noticeable heat. Outstanding for fresh snacking, salads, stuffing, grilling, pickling, vegetable trays, and colorful garnishes. The unusual shape makes these peppers especially attractive for appetizers and entertaining.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow them to mature to brilliant red for maximum sweetness and color.
Seedman Notes
Mad Hatter is one of those peppers that always starts a conversation. The unusual hat-shaped fruits are unlike anything else in the garden, but it's their exceptional sweetness and heavy production that keep gardeners planting them year after year. It's as much fun to grow as it is to eat.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0–500 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Unique Three-Lobed Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Fresh Eating, Stuffing & Entertaining
Marconi Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic Italian heirloom prized for its long, tapered fruits, thin walls, and exceptional sweetness. The elegant peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red, developing a rich, full-bodied flavor that makes them one of the finest peppers for roasting and frying. Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making Marconi a favorite among home gardeners and chefs alike.
Why Grow Marconi?
Classic Italian heirloom. Produces long, sweet peppers with tender, thin walls. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for roasting, frying, grilling, and fresh eating. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Wonderfully sweet, tender, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for roasting, frying with onions, grilling, salads, sandwiches, pasta dishes, pizzas, antipasto, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red peppers develop an even richer, sweeter flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick peppers green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness and roasting quality.
Seedman Notes
Marconi has long been one of the most popular Italian sweet peppers because of its outstanding flavor and versatility. The long, elegant fruits roast beautifully and are equally delicious fresh or lightly fried. It's an excellent heirloom for gardeners who appreciate traditional Italian cooking.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 8–10" Long Tapered Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Roasting, Frying & Italian Cooking
Megatron Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a premium hybrid jalapeño bred to produce exceptionally large, thick-walled fruits with classic jalapeño flavor and dependable medium heat. The oversized peppers mature from glossy green to bright red and are ideal for stuffing, grilling, pickling, and fresh salsa. Vigorous plants produce heavy harvests throughout the season, making Megatron an excellent choice for gardeners who want giant jalapeños with outstanding quality.
Why Grow Megatron?
Produces extra-large jalapeños with thick, juicy walls. Classic jalapeño flavor with dependable medium heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for poppers, grilling, pickling, salsa, and fresh cooking. Premium hybrid with outstanding yields.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (3,500–6,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp jalapeño flavor with a smooth, balanced heat that isn't overwhelming. Perfect for oversized jalapeño poppers, fresh salsa, nachos, tacos, grilling, pickling, chili, sandwiches, and homemade hot sauces. Fully ripe red peppers become slightly sweeter and are also excellent for smoking into chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered to encourage maximum fruit size and harvest regularly for continuous production. Pick peppers green for traditional jalapeño flavor or allow fruits to mature to bright red for additional sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Megatron is a terrific choice for gardeners who like big jalapeños. The oversized fruits are perfect for stuffing with cheese, wrapping with bacon, or slicing into hearty rings, while still delivering the dependable flavor and moderate heat that make jalapeños America's favorite hot pepper.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (3,500–6,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–5" Extra-Large Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Poppers, Pickling & Fresh Salsa
Miniature Chocolate Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a delightful miniature sweet bell pepper that produces abundant bite-sized fruits with rich chocolate-brown coloring, thick walls, and exceptional sweetness. The compact plants are loaded with small peppers that mature from green to deep mahogany brown, making them perfect for containers, raised beds, and small gardens. Their unique color and crisp, sweet flavor make them an excellent choice for fresh snacking and colorful vegetable trays.
Why Grow Miniature Chocolate Bell?
Produces bite-sized chocolate-brown bell peppers. Exceptionally sweet with thick, crisp walls. Heavy producer throughout the season. Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, stuffing, and containers. Unique color adds interest to the garden and table.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for fresh snacking, salads, vegetable trays, lunch boxes, grilling, roasting, and stuffing with cheeses or dips. The deep chocolate-brown fruits provide striking contrast when served alongside red, yellow, and orange peppers.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants perform exceptionally well in containers, raised beds, or traditional gardens. Harvest when fruits reach their rich chocolate-brown color for the fullest flavor and sweetest taste.
Seedman Notes
Miniature Chocolate Bell combines the fun of snack-sized peppers with one of the most unusual colors found in sweet bells. The compact plants become loaded with attractive little fruits that are as enjoyable to grow as they are to eat. It's an excellent variety for gardeners looking to add something a little different to the vegetable garden.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • 2–3" Mini Bell Fruits • Green to Chocolate Brown • Best for Fresh Snacking, Salads & Stuffing
Miniature Red Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a compact sweet bell pepper that produces abundant bite-sized fruits with thick, crisp walls and exceptional sweetness. The attractive miniature peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red, making them ideal for containers, raised beds, and small-space gardens. Their perfect snack size and rich, sweet flavor make them a favorite for fresh eating and colorful vegetable trays.
Why Grow Miniature Red Bell?
Produces bite-sized bright red bell peppers. Exceptionally sweet with thick, crisp walls. Heavy producer throughout the season. Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, stuffing, and containers. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for fresh snacking, salads, vegetable trays, lunch boxes, grilling, roasting, and stuffing with cheeses or dips. Their miniature size makes them perfect for appetizers and entertaining.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants thrive in containers, raised beds, or traditional gardens and produce continuously throughout the growing season. Harvest when fruits turn brilliant red for maximum sweetness and flavor.
Seedman Notes
Miniature Red Bell is one of those peppers that's hard to walk past without picking a few. The compact plants become loaded with colorful little bells that are perfect for fresh snacking right in the garden. It's an excellent variety for families, container gardeners, and anyone who enjoys sweet peppers in a convenient bite-sized package.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • 2–3" Mini Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Fresh Snacking, Salads & Stuffing
Miniature Yellow Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a compact sweet bell pepper that produces abundant bite-sized fruits with bright golden-yellow color, thick walls, and exceptional sweetness. The attractive miniature peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant yellow, making them perfect for containers, raised beds, and small gardens. Their crisp texture and cheerful color make them a favorite for fresh snacking and colorful vegetable trays.
Why Grow Miniature Yellow Bell?
Produces bite-sized golden-yellow bell peppers. Exceptionally sweet with thick, crisp walls. Heavy producer throughout the season. Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, stuffing, and containers. Bright color adds beauty to the garden and table.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for fresh snacking, salads, vegetable trays, lunch boxes, grilling, roasting, and stuffing with cheeses or dips. The bright yellow fruits provide beautiful contrast when served with red, orange, and chocolate peppers.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants thrive in containers, raised beds, or traditional gardens and produce continuously throughout the growing season. Harvest when fruits reach their brilliant yellow color for the sweetest flavor and best quality.
Seedman Notes
Miniature Yellow Bell is one of the happiest-looking peppers in the garden. The compact plants become covered with bright golden fruits that seem to glow against the green foliage. They're perfect for fresh snacking, and when combined with the red and chocolate miniature bells, they create an eye-catching harvest that's as attractive as it is delicious.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • 2–3" Mini Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Yellow • Best for Fresh Snacking, Salads & Stuffing
Mini Bell Mix Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a colorful blend of miniature sweet bell peppers that produces abundant bite-sized fruits in vibrant shades of red, yellow, orange, chocolate, and other beautiful colors. Compact, productive plants are loaded with thick-walled, crisp peppers that are exceptionally sweet and perfect for fresh eating. Ideal for containers, raised beds, and small gardens, this cheerful mix delivers both beauty and delicious harvests all season long.
Why Grow Mini Bell Mix?
Produces a colorful assortment of bite-sized sweet bell peppers. Exceptionally sweet with thick, crisp walls. Heavy producer throughout the season. Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, stuffing, and containers. A beautiful mix of colors for the garden and table.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for fresh snacking, salads, vegetable trays, lunch boxes, grilling, roasting, and stuffing with cheeses or dips. The colorful assortment creates eye-catching appetizers and adds vibrant color to any meal.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants perform exceptionally well in containers, raised beds, or traditional gardens and produce continuously from midsummer until frost. Harvest peppers as they reach their mature colors for the best flavor and sweetest taste.
Seedman Notes
Mini Bell Mix is one of the most enjoyable peppers to grow because every harvest is a colorful surprise. The compact plants become covered with bright little bells that are perfect for fresh snacking and entertaining. If you're looking for a fun, productive pepper that's as attractive as it is delicious, this mix is an excellent choice.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • 2–3" Mini Bell Fruits • Mixed Mature Colors • Best for Fresh Snacking, Salads & Stuffing
Mucho Nacho Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a premium hybrid jalapeño developed to produce exceptionally large, thick-walled peppers with classic jalapeño flavor and dependable medium heat. The oversized fruits mature from glossy green to bright red while maintaining crisp texture and outstanding quality. Vigorous, high-yielding plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making Mucho Nacho one of the finest jalapeños for home gardens.
Why Grow Mucho Nacho?
Produces extra-large jalapeños with thick, juicy walls. Classic jalapeño flavor with dependable medium heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for poppers, grilling, pickling, salsa, and fresh cooking. Vigorous hybrid with outstanding yields.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–5,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp jalapeño flavor with a smooth, balanced heat that appeals to nearly everyone. Outstanding for oversized jalapeño poppers, fresh salsa, nachos, tacos, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and homemade hot sauces. Fully ripe red peppers become slightly sweeter and are excellent for smoking into chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered to encourage maximum fruit size and harvest regularly for continuous production. Pick peppers green for classic jalapeño flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for added sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Mucho Nacho has become one of the most popular giant jalapeños because it consistently produces oversized peppers with excellent flavor and just the right amount of heat. If you're making jalapeño poppers, this variety is hard to beat—the large fruits are easy to stuff and cook beautifully on the grill or in the oven.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (2,500–5,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–5" Extra-Large Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Poppers, Pickling & Fresh Salsa
Ozark Giant Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic heirloom sweet bell pepper renowned for its exceptionally large, blocky fruits, thick walls, and outstanding flavor. Developed for dependable garden performance, this vigorous variety produces abundant peppers that mature from glossy green to brilliant red. Its impressive size and crisp, juicy flesh make Ozark Giant an excellent choice for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating.
Why Grow Ozark Giant?
Classic heirloom with extra-large blocky bell peppers. Thick, juicy walls with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for oversized stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red peppers develop even greater sweetness and rich flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for maximum fruit size and support plants if heavily loaded with peppers. Harvest green for a fresh, mild flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Ozark Giant has remained a favorite among gardeners because it consistently delivers exactly what its name promises—large, meaty bell peppers with excellent flavor. Whether you're making stuffed peppers for dinner or slicing them fresh into salads, this heirloom produces dependable harvests you'll look forward to every season.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Extra-Large Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Paprika Karlo Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a premium paprika pepper developed for producing richly colored, flavorful paprika powder. The smooth, tapered fruits mature from glossy green to deep crimson red, developing high natural sugars and outstanding color as they ripen. Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests, making Karlo an excellent choice for drying, grinding, and authentic Hungarian-style paprika.
Why Grow Paprika Karlo?
Produces richly colored peppers ideal for homemade paprika. High natural sugars with outstanding flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for drying, grinding, roasting, and fresh cooking. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0–500 SHU)
Rich, sweet pepper flavor with very mild heat and a deep, earthy finish. Perfect for drying into vibrant paprika powder, seasoning meats, soups, stews, sauces, goulash, roasted vegetables, and traditional Hungarian recipes. Fresh peppers are also excellent for roasting and sautéing.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants produce heavily throughout the growing season. Allow peppers to ripen fully to deep crimson red before harvesting for the highest sugar content, richest color, and finest paprika quality.
Seedman Notes
Karlo is an outstanding choice for gardeners who enjoy making their own paprika. Fully ripened fruits dry easily and grind into a brilliantly colored powder with exceptional aroma and flavor. Once you've used fresh homemade paprika, it's difficult to go back to the store-bought version.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 80–85 Days • Sweet (0–500 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 5–6" Tapered Fruits • Green to Deep Crimson Red • Best for Paprika, Drying & Hungarian Cooking
Pepperoncino Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a traditional Italian heirloom prized for its slender, tapered fruits, mild heat, and bright, tangy flavor. The attractive peppers mature from green to brilliant red and are produced in abundance on vigorous, easy-to-grow plants. Popular throughout Italy and the Mediterranean, Pepperoncino is perfect for pickling, drying, fresh cooking, and adding just the right amount of spice to everyday meals.
Why Grow Pepperoncino?
Authentic Italian heirloom. Produces abundant slender peppers with mild, pleasant heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for pickling, drying, fresh cooking, and Mediterranean recipes. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Mild to Medium (500–2,500 SHU)
Bright, slightly sweet pepper flavor with a gentle, lingering heat. Excellent for pickling, pizzas, pasta dishes, sandwiches, salads, antipasto, grilled vegetables, olive oil infusions, and traditional Italian cuisine. Fully ripe red peppers are also excellent dried and crushed into flavorful pepper flakes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants produce continuously from midsummer until frost. Harvest peppers green for a fresh, tangy flavor or allow them to mature to brilliant red for additional sweetness and ideal drying quality.
Seedman Notes
Pepperoncino is one of Italy's everyday peppers, appreciated more for its wonderful flavor than extreme heat. It's equally at home fresh, pickled, or dried, making it one of the most versatile peppers you can grow. If you enjoy Mediterranean cooking, this heirloom is an excellent addition to the garden.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Mild to Medium (500–2,500 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–5" Slender Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Pickling, Italian Cooking & Drying
Peppi Red Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a compact hybrid sweet bell pepper that produces abundant bright red fruits with thick walls, crisp texture, and exceptional sweetness. Bred for early maturity and dependable production, this variety performs beautifully in gardens, raised beds, and containers. The attractive peppers ripen from glossy green to brilliant red, making them ideal for fresh eating, stuffing, grilling, and everyday cooking.
Why Grow Peppi Red?
Produces thick-walled bright red bell peppers with exceptional sweetness. Early maturing and highly productive. Compact plants are ideal for gardens and containers. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. Dependable hybrid performance.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Excellent for fresh salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, stir-fries, roasting, grilling, stuffing, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red peppers develop maximum sweetness and rich flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the highest quality fruit and harvest regularly to encourage continued production. Compact plants perform especially well in containers and smaller garden spaces.
Seedman Notes
Peppi Red is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for an early, dependable sweet bell pepper that doesn't require a lot of space. The compact plants consistently produce attractive, thick-walled peppers with outstanding flavor, making this variety a reliable performer season after season.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 65–70 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • Medium Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Fresh Eating, Stuffing & Grilling
Best grown in-ground with support of stakes or a cage. It is a large plant in the ground, growing 36-48 inches tall and a spread of 24-36 inches or so. 50-55 days.
Peter Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a famous heirloom hot pepper best known for its unusual fruit shape and dependable medium heat. Native to the southern United States and treasured by collectors for generations, this novelty variety produces abundant bright red peppers that are as flavorful as they are conversation-starting. Vigorous plants are easy to grow and highly productive, making Peter Pepper a fun and practical addition to any vegetable garden.
Why Grow Peter Pepper?
Unique heirloom with one of the most recognizable fruit shapes. Produces abundant colorful peppers throughout the season. Pleasant medium heat with excellent flavor. Great for fresh use, hot sauces, drying, and garden conversation. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (10,000–23,000 SHU)
Clean, slightly fruity pepper flavor with a smooth, lingering heat that is stronger than a jalapeño but milder than a cayenne. Excellent for hot sauces, fresh salsa, pickling, chili, stir-fries, drying, homemade pepper flakes, and spicy seasoning blends.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Vigorous plants produce continuously throughout the growing season until frost. Harvest peppers green for a milder flavor or allow them to mature to brilliant red for maximum color, flavor, and heat.
Seedman Notes
Peter Pepper is undoubtedly one of the most talked-about peppers you'll ever grow. While its unusual shape gets plenty of attention, don't overlook its excellent productivity and flavorful medium heat. It's a novelty that also happens to be a very good garden pepper.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 80–85 Days • Medium Hot (10,000–23,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–4" Distinctively Shaped Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Conversation Gardens
Pimento L Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic heirloom pimento pepper prized for its heart-shaped fruits, thick, sweet flesh, and rich flavor. The attractive peppers mature from glossy green to deep crimson red, developing exceptional sweetness and tenderness. Vigorous, productive plants provide generous harvests throughout the growing season, making Pimento L an excellent choice for roasting, stuffing, canning, and homemade pimento cheese.
Why Grow Pimento L?
Classic heirloom pimento pepper. Produces thick-walled, heart-shaped fruits with exceptional sweetness. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for roasting, stuffing, canning, and pimento cheese. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Rich, sweet, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for homemade pimento cheese, roasting, stuffing, salads, sandwiches, relish trays, grilling, and preserving. Fully ripe red peppers develop their finest flavor and deep color.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for the highest quality fruit and harvest peppers when fully deep red for maximum sweetness. Regular picking encourages continued production throughout the season.
Seedman Notes
Pimento L is one of those old-fashioned peppers that has earned its place in home gardens through generations of dependable performance. Its thick, sweet flesh makes it one of the very best peppers for roasting and preserving, and it's hard to beat for making authentic homemade pimento cheese.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–30" Plants • Heart-Shaped Fruits • Green to Deep Crimson Red • Best for Pimento Cheese, Roasting & Canning
Poblano Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a traditional Mexican heirloom prized for its large, heart-shaped fruits, rich earthy flavor, and mild heat. The glossy peppers mature from deep green to dark red, developing exceptional flavor that has made Poblanos a staple of authentic Mexican cuisine. Vigorous, productive plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making this one of the most versatile peppers for home gardens.
Why Grow Poblano?
Classic Mexican heirloom. Produces large, thick-walled peppers with rich flavor and mild heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for chile rellenos, roasting, grilling, and authentic Mexican cooking. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Mild (1,000–2,000 SHU)
Rich, earthy pepper flavor with a gentle, pleasant heat. Outstanding for chile rellenos, roasting, grilling, salsa, soups, stews, enchiladas, fajitas, and Mexican cuisine. Fully ripened red peppers may be dried to produce the famous Ancho chile used in countless traditional recipes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest green for traditional Poblano flavor or allow fruits to mature to deep red for additional sweetness and for drying into Ancho peppers. Plants produce generously throughout the growing season.
Seedman Notes
Poblano is one of the world's great cooking peppers. Whether you're roasting them for chile rellenos or allowing them to mature into flavorful Ancho chiles, this heirloom delivers outstanding flavor and dependable harvests year after year. It's an essential variety for anyone who enjoys authentic Mexican cuisine.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–85 Days • Mild (1,000–2,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–6" Heart-Shaped Fruits • Green to Deep Red • Best for Chile Rellenos, Roasting & Mexican Cooking
Pot-a-Peño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a compact jalapeño variety specially developed for container gardening, patios, and small-space gardens. Despite its dwarf size, the sturdy plants produce an impressive crop of full-sized jalapeño peppers with thick walls, classic flavor, and dependable medium heat. The glossy fruits mature from deep green to bright red, making Pot-a-Peño an excellent choice for gardeners with limited growing space.
Why Grow Pot-a-Peño?
Compact plants designed for containers and patios. Produces full-sized jalapeños with classic flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh salsa, pickling, grilling, stuffing, and small-space gardening. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp jalapeño flavor with a pleasant, balanced heat. Perfect for jalapeño poppers, fresh salsa, tacos, nachos, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and homemade hot sauces. Fully ripe red peppers become slightly sweeter and are excellent for smoking into chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants thrive in containers as small as 10–12 inches in diameter and produce continuously throughout the growing season. Harvest peppers green for classic jalapeño flavor or allow them to mature to bright red for added sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Pot-a-Peño proves that you don't need a large garden to grow outstanding jalapeños. Its compact habit makes it perfect for patios, balconies, and decks, while the plants still produce a surprisingly generous harvest of full-sized peppers. It's an excellent choice for container gardeners and anyone with limited growing space.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 65–70 Days • Medium (2,500–8,000 SHU) • 12–18" Plants • 3–4" Thick-Walled Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Containers, Poppers & Fresh Salsa
Ring of Fire Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an award-winning cayenne variety prized for its exceptionally long, slender fruits, outstanding yields, and intense flavor. The attractive peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red and are produced in abundance on vigorous plants throughout the growing season. Ideal for fresh use or drying, Ring of Fire is considered one of the finest cayenne peppers for homemade seasonings and hot sauces.
Why Grow Ring of Fire Cayenne?
Award-winning cayenne with exceptional yields. Produces long, slender peppers that dry quickly. Excellent flavor with dependable heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Perfect for hot sauces, drying, pepper flakes, and cayenne powder.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (50,000–70,000 SHU)
Bright, clean cayenne flavor with an intense, lingering heat. Outstanding for homemade hot sauces, chili, salsa, marinades, pepper vinegar, drying, fresh-ground cayenne powder, and crushed red pepper flakes. The slender fruits dry rapidly while retaining excellent color and flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Vigorous plants produce continuously from midsummer until frost. Harvest peppers green for a milder flavor or allow them to mature to brilliant red for maximum heat and the highest quality dried peppers.
Seedman Notes
Ring of Fire has become one of the most popular cayenne varieties because of its incredible productivity and excellent drying qualities. If you enjoy making your own hot sauces, cayenne powder, or pepper flakes, this variety produces more than enough peppers to keep your spice cabinet well stocked.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Hot (50,000–70,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 5–6" Slender Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Drying & Cayenne Powder
Sedona Sun Ornamental Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a colorful ornamental variety grown for its brilliant display of upright peppers and compact, tidy growth habit. The attractive plants become covered with small fruits that ripen through vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and fiery red, creating a stunning splash of color from summer until frost. Perfect for containers, borders, and landscape plantings, Sedona Sun brings long-lasting beauty to any garden.
Why Grow Sedona Sun?
Compact ornamental plants with brilliant upright peppers. Produces vibrant yellow, orange, and red fruits throughout the season. Outstanding for containers, borders, and patio displays. Easy to grow and highly productive. Excellent for edible landscaping.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Ornamental (Edible with Medium Heat)
Although fully edible, Sedona Sun is grown primarily for its colorful ornamental display. The small peppers have a clean, moderately hot flavor and may be used in hot sauces, salsas, pepper vinegar, or dried into colorful pepper flakes if desired.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants perform beautifully in containers, hanging baskets, patio planters, and garden borders. The colorful peppers remain attractive on the plants for weeks, providing continuous ornamental interest with minimal maintenance.
Seedman Notes
Sedona Sun is one of those peppers that looks more like a flowering plant than a vegetable. The compact plants become covered with brightly colored upright fruits that create a cheerful display all season long. It's an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy combining ornamental beauty with edible plants.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Ornamental (Medium Heat) • 12–18" Plants • Small Upright Fruits • Yellow to Orange to Bright Red • Best for Containers, Borders & Ornamental Displays
Serrano Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a traditional Mexican heirloom prized for its crisp texture, bright flavor, and lively heat. Unlike jalapeños, Serranos are typically used fresh, where their clean, vibrant flavor shines in salsas, sauces, and authentic Mexican dishes. Vigorous, highly productive plants produce abundant slender peppers that mature from glossy green to brilliant red throughout the growing season.
Why Grow Serrano Chili?
Classic Mexican heirloom. Produces abundant slender peppers with bright, fresh flavor. More heat than a jalapeño while remaining highly versatile. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for salsa, hot sauces, and authentic Mexican cuisine.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (10,000–23,000 SHU)
Fresh, clean pepper flavor with a crisp bite and lively, lingering heat. Outstanding for fresh salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, hot sauces, tacos, enchiladas, soups, chili, stir-fries, and Mexican recipes. Fully ripe red peppers also dry well for making flavorful pepper flakes and powders.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants produce continuously from midsummer until frost and benefit from frequent harvesting to encourage even greater yields. Harvest green for classic Serrano flavor or allow fruits to mature to brilliant red for added sweetness and color.
Seedman Notes
Serrano Chili is one of the essential peppers for authentic Mexican cooking. The plants are incredibly productive, and the peppers deliver a fresh, bright heat that enhances recipes without masking their flavor. If you enjoy homemade salsa, this is one pepper you'll reach for again and again.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Hot (10,000–23,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 2–4" Slender Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Fresh Salsa, Hot Sauces & Mexican Cooking
Serrano Tampiqueño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is the original heirloom Serrano from the mountain regions of Mexico and remains the standard by which all Serrano peppers are judged. This vigorous variety produces abundant, slender peppers with crisp texture, bright flavor, and a clean, lively heat. The fruits mature from glossy green to brilliant red and are indispensable in authentic Mexican cooking, especially fresh salsas and sauces.
Why Grow Serrano Tampiqueño?
Authentic Mexican heirloom Serrano. Produces abundant slender peppers with classic flavor and lively heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh salsa, hot sauces, pickling, and traditional Mexican cuisine. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (10,000–23,000 SHU)
Fresh, crisp pepper flavor with a bright, clean heat that builds gradually without overpowering recipes. Outstanding for fresh salsa, pico de gallo, guacamole, hot sauces, tacos, enchiladas, soups, chili, ceviche, and authentic Mexican dishes. Fully ripe red peppers also dry well for pepper flakes and powders.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Vigorous plants produce continuously from midsummer until frost. Harvest green for the traditional Serrano flavor or allow peppers to mature to brilliant red for a slightly sweeter taste and additional versatility.
Seedman Notes
Serrano Tampiqueño is considered the classic Serrano by many pepper enthusiasts. The plants are exceptionally productive, and the peppers deliver the bright flavor and dependable heat that make fresh homemade salsa truly memorable. It's an essential variety for anyone who enjoys authentic Mexican cooking.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Hot (10,000–23,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 2–3" Slender Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Fresh Salsa, Hot Sauces & Mexican Cooking
Shishito Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a traditional Japanese heirloom prized for its thin-walled fruits, mild flavor, and tender texture. The slender, wrinkled peppers are typically harvested green and are known for their sweet, smoky undertones with very little heat—though occasionally a pepper can surprise with a mild kick. Compact, highly productive plants make Shishito an excellent choice for gardens, raised beds, and containers.
Why Grow Shishito?
Classic Japanese heirloom pepper. Produces abundant slender, wrinkled fruits. Very mild with occasional light heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for blistering, grilling, sautéing, and appetizers. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Mild (100–500 SHU, occasional higher fruit)
Sweet, smoky, and slightly citrusy flavor with very little heat overall. Perfect for blistering in hot oil, grilling, sautéing, roasting, or serving as appetizers with sea salt or dipping sauces. Commonly used in Japanese tapas-style dishes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants are highly productive and benefit from frequent harvesting to encourage continuous fruiting. Pick peppers when green and 3–4 inches long for best flavor and texture.
Seedman Notes
Shishito is one of the most fun peppers to grow because it turns cooking into a bit of a game—most are mild, but every now and then you get a spicy surprise. The plants are extremely productive, and a small handful of peppers is enough for a delicious pan-seared appetizer.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 60–65 Days • Mild (100–500 SHU) • 24–30" Plants • 3–4" Wrinkled Green Fruits • Green to Red • Best for Blistering, Grilling & Appetizers
Snick Snack Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a compact, early-maturing sweet pepper bred for abundant yields of small, snack-sized fruits with crisp texture and excellent flavor. The attractive peppers mature from green to bright red, offering a perfect grab-and-go size for fresh eating. Ideal for containers, raised beds, and small gardens, Snick Snack is a fun, highly productive variety for gardeners of all levels.
Why Grow Snick Snack?
Produces abundant snack-sized sweet peppers. Early maturing and highly productive. Compact plants are ideal for small spaces and containers. Excellent for fresh snacking, salads, and lunch boxes. Easy to grow and dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Perfect for fresh snacking, lunch boxes, salads, vegetable trays, grilling, roasting, and stuffing with cheese or dips. The small size makes them especially convenient for kids and quick snacks.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants perform well in containers, raised beds, or garden rows and produce continuously throughout the season. Harvest when fruits turn bright red for maximum sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Snick Snack is one of those peppers that rarely makes it into the kitchen because they’re so easy to eat straight off the plant. The compact plants stay loaded with sweet little fruits all season long, making it a great choice for family gardens and container growing.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 65–70 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–24" Plants • 2–3" Snack-Sized Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Fresh Snacking, Containers & Salads
Spinning Top Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a compact ornamental pepper prized for its uniquely shaped, teardrop-to-top-like fruits and vibrant display of color. The small peppers grow upright on bushy plants and mature through shades of cream, yellow, orange, and bright red, creating a striking multicolor effect throughout the season. Highly productive and easy to grow, Spinning Top is ideal for containers, borders, and decorative edible landscapes.
Why Grow Spinning Top?
Unique ornamental variety with spinning top-shaped fruits. Produces abundant multicolored peppers throughout the season. Compact plants are perfect for containers and borders. Excellent for edible landscaping and decorative displays. Easy to grow and highly productive.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Ornamental (Mild to Medium Heat)
While primarily grown for ornamental value, the small peppers are edible and offer a mild to medium heat with a light, slightly fruity flavor. Suitable for fresh use, pickling, drying, or adding color and spice to sauces and garnishes.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants perform well in containers, hanging baskets, and garden borders. The colorful fruits remain on the plant for extended periods, providing long-lasting ornamental appeal with minimal maintenance.
Seedman Notes
Spinning Top is a fun and visually dynamic pepper that adds movement and color to the garden with its uniquely shaped fruits. It’s especially popular for ornamental beds where gardeners want continuous color changes throughout the season while still having edible peppers available if desired.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–85 Days • Ornamental • 12–18" Plants • Small Spinning Top-Shaped Fruits • Cream to Yellow to Orange to Red • Best for Containers, Borders & Ornamental Displays
Sugar Rush Peach Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is a highly sought-after gourmet chili prized for its stunning peach-colored fruits, exceptional sweetness, and fruity tropical flavor. The long, wrinkled peppers mature from green to a beautiful soft peach-orange hue and are produced in abundance on vigorous, productive plants. Known for its unique flavor profile and medium heat, Sugar Rush Peach has become a favorite among chefs and chile enthusiasts alike.
Why Grow Sugar Rush Peach?
Produces abundant peach-colored gourmet peppers. Exceptionally sweet with tropical fruit flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh eating, hot sauces, drying, and salsas. A standout variety for flavor-focused gardeners.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bright, fruity, and tropical flavor with noticeable sweetness and a smooth, creeping heat. Outstanding for fresh salsa, hot sauces, ceviche, stir-fries, marinades, pepper jams, drying, and gourmet culinary dishes. The unique peach color adds beautiful presentation value.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants are vigorous and highly productive, benefiting from regular harvesting to encourage continuous fruiting. Allow peppers to fully ripen to peach-orange for the best flavor and color.
Seedman Notes
Sugar Rush Peach is one of the most exciting modern pepper introductions, combining incredible sweetness with a complex fruity flavor that stands out in both fresh and cooked applications. It’s especially valued by chefs and artisan sauce makers for its unique taste and striking appearance.
Quick Facts: Capsicum baccatum • 90–100 Days • Medium Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 36–48" Plants • 4–6" Wrinkled Fruits • Green to Peach-Orange • Best for Gourmet Sauces, Fresh Eating & Drying
( Sweet Bell Pepper )
Super Heavyweight Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an extra-large sweet bell pepper bred for massive fruits, thick walls, and outstanding productivity. The impressive peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant red and are known for their exceptional size, crisp texture, and rich, sweet flavor. Vigorous plants produce heavy yields throughout the growing season, making this variety ideal for gardeners who want truly oversized bell peppers.
Why Grow Super Heavyweight?
Produces extremely large blocky bell peppers. Thick-walled, crisp, and exceptionally sweet. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. Ideal for gardeners who want maximum fruit size.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, juicy, and crisp with absolutely no heat. Perfect for oversized stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe red fruits develop maximum sweetness and rich flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for best fruit development and provide support as peppers reach very large sizes. Harvest green or allow fruits to mature to bright red for peak sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Super Heavyweight lives up to its name by producing some of the largest bell peppers available to home gardeners. The plants are vigorous and reliable, and the oversized fruits are perfect for stuffing or grilling when you want maximum impact on the plate.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Extra-Large Blocky Fruits • Green to Brilliant Red • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Sweet Banana Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic heirloom pepper prized for its long, slender fruits, mild flavor, and smooth, sweet taste. The attractive peppers mature from pale yellow to orange and finally bright red, offering excellent flavor at every stage. Vigorous, highly productive plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making Sweet Banana one of the most popular peppers for home gardens.
Why Grow Sweet Banana?
Classic heirloom banana pepper with mild, sweet flavor. Produces long, tapered peppers with excellent yields. Heavy producer throughout the season. Outstanding for pickling, salads, sandwiches, grilling, and fresh eating. Easy to grow and highly dependable.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0–500 SHU)
Mild, sweet, and crisp with very little heat. Perfect for pickling, pepper rings, sandwiches, pizzas, salads, relish trays, grilling, frying, and fresh snacking. Fully ripe red peppers develop additional sweetness and depth of flavor.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick peppers at any stage from yellow to red depending on desired flavor and use.
Seedman Notes
Sweet Banana is one of those reliable garden staples that produces steadily all season long. The plants are vigorous, and the long, colorful peppers are extremely versatile in the kitchen, making this a must-grow variety for gardeners who enjoy fresh and pickled peppers.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 65–70 Days • Sweet (0–500 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 6–7" Long Fruits • Pale Yellow to Orange to Red • Best for Pickling, Fresh Eating & Grilling
Sweet Pickle Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic heirloom pepper valued for its long, slender fruits, crisp texture, and mild, sweet flavor. The attractive peppers mature from light green to bright red and are especially popular for pickling, though they are also excellent fresh or lightly cooked. Vigorous, highly productive plants provide abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making this an ideal variety for home gardeners and preserving enthusiasts.
Why Grow Sweet Pickle?
Classic heirloom pickling pepper. Produces long, slender fruits with crisp texture. Mild, sweet flavor with very low heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for pickling, salads, sandwiches, and fresh eating.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0–500 SHU)
Mild, crisp, and slightly sweet with very little heat. Outstanding for pickling whole, pepper rings, relishes, salads, sandwiches, pizza toppings, grilling, and fresh snacking. Fully ripe red peppers develop a sweeter, richer flavor profile.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered and harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick fruits while green for traditional pickling or allow them to mature to bright red for added sweetness and color.
Seedman Notes
Sweet Pickle is one of those dependable peppers that excels in the preserving kitchen. The plants produce heavily, and the uniform fruits make it easy to prepare jars of crisp, flavorful pickled peppers all season long. It’s a reliable choice for gardeners who enjoy canning and pickling.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 65–70 Days • Sweet (0–500 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 4–6" Slender Fruits • Light Green to Bright Red • Best for Pickling, Relish & Fresh Use
Sweet Rainbow Mix Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a colorful blend of sweet bell and specialty peppers that produces a vibrant mix of fruit colors, including red, yellow, orange, chocolate, and occasionally cream or purple tones depending on maturity. Compact, productive plants are loaded with thick-walled, crisp peppers that are exceptionally sweet and ideal for fresh eating. This mix is perfect for containers, raised beds, and home gardens where both beauty and flavor are desired.
Why Grow Sweet Rainbow Mix?
Produces a colorful mix of sweet peppers on each plant or planting. Exceptionally sweet with crisp, thick walls. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh snacking, salads, stuffing, and containers. Adds striking visual diversity to the garden and kitchen.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, juicy, and crisp with absolutely no heat. Excellent for fresh snacking, salads, vegetable trays, grilling, roasting, stuffing, and lunch boxes. The multicolored harvest creates beautiful presentation for fresh dishes and entertaining.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Compact plants perform well in containers, raised beds, or traditional gardens and produce continuously throughout the growing season. Harvest peppers as they reach full color for best flavor and sweetness.
Seedman Notes
Sweet Rainbow Mix is one of the most visually rewarding pepper plantings you can grow. Each harvest brings a mix of bright colors, making it especially popular for family gardens and market displays. It’s a fun, productive variety that combines excellent eating quality with ornamental appeal.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 18–36" Plants • Mixed Blocky Fruits • Red, Yellow, Orange, Chocolate & More • Best for Fresh Eating, Containers & Salads
Tabasco Pepper (Capsicum frutescens) is a famous heirloom chili best known as the original pepper used in the world-renowned Tabasco sauce. The slender, upright fruits grow in clusters and mature from pale yellow-green to vibrant orange and finally brilliant red. Highly productive and visually striking, Tabasco peppers are valued for their bright heat, tangy flavor, and exceptional yields.
Why Grow Tabasco?
Famous heirloom used for Tabasco sauce. Produces abundant upright clusters of peppers. Bright, tangy flavor with medium-hot heat. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for hot sauces, vinegar infusions, and drying.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU)
Bright, sharp pepper flavor with a tangy bite and lively, lingering heat. Outstanding for homemade hot sauces, pepper vinegar, salsas, chili, marinades, and dried pepper flakes. The thin fruits are especially well-suited for infusion and sauce making.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Plants are highly productive and often produce clusters of upright fruits. Harvest peppers at any stage of color depending on desired flavor, or wait until fully red for maximum heat and aroma.
Seedman Notes
Tabasco is one of the most historically significant peppers in the world. Beyond its famous sauce legacy, it’s also a beautiful ornamental plant due to its upright fruiting habit and multicolored peppers. It’s an excellent choice for gardeners who enjoy making their own hot sauces.
Quick Facts: Capsicum frutescens • 80–90 Days • Hot (30,000–50,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 1–2" Upright Fruits • Green to Orange to Bright Red • Best for Hot Sauces, Vinegar & Drying
Tam Jalapeño Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a premium hybrid jalapeño known for its high yields, uniform fruits, and dependable performance in a wide range of growing conditions. The thick-walled peppers mature from glossy green to bright red and offer classic jalapeño flavor with consistent medium heat. Vigorous, productive plants make Tam Jalapeño an excellent choice for home gardens and market growers alike.
Why Grow Tam Jalapeño?
High-yielding hybrid jalapeño with excellent uniformity. Produces thick-walled peppers with classic flavor. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for fresh salsa, poppers, pickling, grilling, and processing. Reliable performance in diverse climates.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Medium (3,500–6,000 SHU)
Classic jalapeño flavor with a smooth, balanced heat. Excellent for jalapeño poppers, fresh salsa, tacos, nachos, pickling, grilling, chili, sandwiches, and hot sauces. Fully ripe red peppers develop a sweeter profile and are ideal for smoking into chipotles.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for best yields and harvest regularly to encourage continuous production. Pick green for traditional jalapeño use or allow fruits to mature to bright red for added sweetness and versatility.
Seedman Notes
Tam Jalapeño is a dependable workhorse variety that consistently produces high-quality fruit. It’s especially valued for its uniform size and strong yields, making it a great option for gardeners who want reliable jalapeños for both fresh eating and preserving.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 70–75 Days • Medium (3,500–6,000 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • 3–4" Thick-Walled Fruits • Green to Bright Red • Best for Salsa, Poppers & Pickling
Valencia Bell Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic sweet bell pepper prized for its smooth, blocky fruits, excellent flavor, and reliable productivity. The attractive peppers mature from glossy green to brilliant orange, offering a unique and eye-catching alternative to traditional red bells. Vigorous plants produce consistent harvests throughout the growing season, making Valencia an excellent choice for both home gardens and market production.
Why Grow Valencia?
Produces large blocky bell peppers with smooth, thick walls. Exceptionally sweet with crisp texture. Heavy producer throughout the season. Unique orange ripening color adds visual appeal. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, juicy, and crisp with absolutely no heat. Outstanding for stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. The bright orange fruits offer excellent presentation and a slightly fruity sweetness compared to standard red bells.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for best fruit development and support if heavily loaded. Harvest green or allow fruits to fully mature to brilliant orange for peak sweetness and flavor.
Seedman Notes
Valencia is a standout bell pepper for gardeners who want something a little different from the usual red varieties. Its bright orange fruits add color variety to the garden and kitchen while delivering dependable yields and excellent eating quality.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Brilliant Orange • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
Yellow Bountiful Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a classic sweet bell pepper valued for its high yields, smooth blocky fruits, and excellent flavor. The attractive peppers mature from glossy green to bright golden yellow, offering a crisp texture and a slightly fruity sweetness. Vigorous, dependable plants produce abundant harvests throughout the growing season, making this variety a reliable choice for home gardeners and market growers.
Why Grow Yellow Bountiful?
Produces large, blocky yellow bell peppers with thick walls. Exceptionally sweet with crisp texture. Heavy producer throughout the season. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, grilling, and fresh eating. Reliable and easy to grow.
Flavor, Heat & Culinary Uses
Heat Level: Sweet (0 SHU)
Sweet, crisp, and juicy with absolutely no heat. Perfect for stuffed peppers, roasting, grilling, stir-fries, salads, sandwiches, vegetable trays, and fresh garden snacks. Fully ripe yellow fruits offer bright color and a slightly fruity, mild sweetness.
Growing Information
Easy to grow in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Keep plants evenly watered for best fruit size and support if heavily loaded. Harvest green for early use or allow fruits to mature to brilliant yellow for peak sweetness and color.
Seedman Notes
Yellow Bountiful is a dependable garden standard that consistently produces strong yields of bright, flavorful bell peppers. Its reliability and vibrant color make it a great choice for gardeners who want a steady supply of sweet peppers throughout the season.
Quick Facts: Capsicum annuum • 75–80 Days • Sweet (0 SHU) • 24–36" Plants • Blocky Bell Fruits • Green to Bright Yellow • Best for Stuffing, Roasting & Fresh Eating
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