90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Garnet Paprika Pepper. The plant produces high yields of Paprika peppers. Peppers have little to no heat and turn from green to red when they mature. Great for making Paprika powder. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Halloween Pepper. The plant produces high yields of bullet shaped orange hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from black to orange when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant that is perfect for the Halloween holiday. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Heritage 6-4 Pepper Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 7" long by 2" wide Anaheim peppers. This is an improved variety of the NuMex 6-4 with a consistent medium heat level. The plant yields 10% more peppers than the old NuMex 6-4 and has 5 times more flavor compounds. Peppers are medium-hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A perfect variety for frying, stuffing, or using fresh green or dried red. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Heritage Big Jim Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 12" long by 2 ¾" wide Anaheim peppers. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its improved uniformity, increased yield, and more consistent heat. This is an improved variety of the Big Jim with a consistent hot heat level. This variety addresses complaints that commercial Big Jim had drifted in flavor and consistency over decades, restoring more of the classic New Mexico character while improving performance. The plant yields 10% more peppers than the old Big Jim variety and contains 5 times as many flavor compounds. It is a rehabilitated version of the original NuMex Big Jim, released in 1975. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Developed by New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Breeding and Genetics Program. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, open field production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.
70 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Jalmundo Pepper. This early maturing plant produces good yields of jumbo Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are medium hot and turn from green to red when mature and have white flowers. These large Jalapeno peppers are used for making poppers, breaded and deep fried Jalapeno stuffed with cheese that is popular appetizer throughout the country. It was developed by hybridization between the Keystone Resistant Giant Bell Pepper and the Early Jalapeno Hot Pepper. A variety developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 17,000.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Joe E Parker Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 6 to 8" long by 1 ½" wide glossy deep green Anaheim peppers. This popular hot pepper variety is prized for its greater uniformity, thicker fruit walls, higher yields (especially red-after-green), and better processing traits. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. Great for roasting (skin peels cleanly), stuffing (chiles rellenos), grilling, canning whole, salsas, sauces, freezing, or drying into ristras or powder when red. The thick, meaty flesh holds up well to heat and processing. Flavor is rich and classic Southwestern chile. High in Vitamin C. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. The plant has a strong single main stem and uniform branching that provides good foliage cover against sunscald and supports heavy yields. New Mexico State University’s chile breeding program developed it in 1990. It is named for Joe E. Parker of Las Cruces, a 1950 NMSU College of Agriculture graduate who helped evaluate the selection. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, greenhouse production, open field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 640778. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TMV.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Las Cruces Cayenne Peppers. The plant produces high yields of long Cayenne peppers. This popular Cayenne variety is valued by hot-sauce makers and growers in curly-top-prone areas for its combination of yield, heat, fruit size, and disease resistance. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Great for drying into cayenne powder, fresh use, and especially for fermented mash used in Louisiana-style hot sauces. Developed and released by New Mexico State University in 1990. It was bred from a cross of Large Red Thick Cayenne Pepper and the hybrid Mesilla Cayenne Pepper. The goal was to combine those traits into a high-yielding, early-maturing open-pollinated variety. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, open-field production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistance: BCTV.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Lemon Spice Jalapeno Pepper. The plant produces high yields of orange Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from green to lemon yellow when mature. The color is stunning and really pops out and is great for landscaping or border gardens. Excellent for salsa, pickling, or making hot sauce. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Does well in hot climates. Heat Tolerant. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Lumbre Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long by 1" wide Anaheim peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green l
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Memorial Day Pepper. The plant produces high yields of ornamental peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, round and turn from ivory to yellow. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant that is perfect for the holidays. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens, Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Mirasol Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 3" long by ¾" long hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, grow upright in clusters, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. It has a pungent flavor with a hint of strawberry. A variety developed in 1993 by New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 7,000.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Orange Spice Jalapeno Pepper. The plant produces high yields of orange Jalapeno hot peppers. NuMex Orange Spice Jalapeno Pepper is a colorful, hot jalapeño pepper variety developed by New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute. It was released around 2015 as part of the NuMex Spice series, which also includes NuMex Lemon Spice Pepper and NuMex Pumpkin Spice Pepper. The peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from green to tangerine orange when mature. Excellent for salsa, pickling, or making hot sauce. Suitable for containers and small gardens. It does well in hot climates. United States Department of Agriculture, NA 87739. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Pinata Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3" long x 1" wide Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from bright green, to bright yellow, to orange, and to red when mature. Make colorful hot pickled peppers all from just one plant. Excellent choice for home gardens. It was developed in 1978 by Dr. Paul Bosland of New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 52,000.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Primavera Pepper. The plant produces good yields of large Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent fresh or pickled. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 602970. A variety from the USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Pumpkin Spice Jalapeno Pepper. The plant produces high yields of bright orange Jalapeno peppers. It is a colorful jalapeño pepper variety developed and released by New Mexico State University’s Chile Pepper Institute in 1995. It is part of a series including NuMex Lemon Spice Pepper and NuMex Orange Spice Pepper. The peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from green to bright orange when mature. A beautiful plant with pumpkin orange peppers that is perfect for the Halloween holiday. Suitable for containers and small gardens. Does well in hot climates. Hot Tolerant. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex R Naky Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 6" long Anaheim peppers. Peppers are very mild and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for roasting or stuffing. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. This variety developed by Dr. Nakayama of the New Mexico State University in 1985. It was cross-breed between the Rio Grande 21 and the New Mexico 6-4. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Sandia Select Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long Anaheim peppers. Peppers are medium hot and turn from dark green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling or drying. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety developed in 2014 by New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 9,500.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex St Patrick's Day Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, are bullet-shaped, and turn from green to orange when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental pepper with different colors that are perfect for the holidays. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. NuMex Suave Orange Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ½” long by 1 ½” wide Habanero peppers. The peppers are mildly hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. This new variety is not as hot as the traditional Habanero peppers. It has the same flavor and aroma as the Habanero peppers. An excellent seasoning pepper. A variety developed by the Chile Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 800.
100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. NuMex Suave Red Pepper. The plant produces good yields of Habanero peppers, but without extreme heat. It is a mild pepper variety developed by the New Mexico State University Chile Pepper Institute. It offers the distinctive, fruity, aromatic, and complex flavor of a habanero but with very low heat. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. This new variety is not as hot as the traditional Habanero peppers. It has the same flavor and aroma as the Habanero peppers. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 800
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Summer Solstice Pepper. The small dwarf plant produces high yields of bullet shaped yellow hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to various shades of yellow when they mature. The beautiful ornamental peppers are edible and suitable for containers and small gardens. Does well in hot climates. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Sunburst Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3 ¼" long by ¾" wide Cayenne peppers. Peppers grow upright and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Developed by New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Thanksgiving Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, are bullet-shaped, and turn from ivory to orange when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental pep
95 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. NuMex Trick or Treat Habanero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of orange Habanero peppers. It is a no-heat Habanero pepper variety that looks and smells like a classic orange Habanero but lacks the intense capsaicin heat, making it ideal for people who want the fruity, aromatic flavor without the burn. They turn from green to orange when they mature. The flavor and aroma of the pepper are comparable to those of a hot habanero. Excellent for salsa. Suitable for containers and small gardens. It does well in hot climates. Heat Tolerant. It was developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
85 days. Capsicum frutescens. Open Pollinated. NuMex Twilight Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ¾" long by ½" wide hot peppers. It's prized for its striking, multicolored display and compact growth habit, making it excellent for containers, patios, borders, or as a colorful garden accent. Peppers are medium hot, have thin flesh, grow upright in clusters, and turn from purple to yellow, orange, and red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Suitable for growing in pots or containers. Great small Ornamental pepper plant for patio. It is a dwarf ornamental chile pepper variety developed by the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Chile Pepper Institute. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 631149. A variety from the USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Valentine's Day Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers grow upright, are bullet shaped, and turn from ivory to red when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant that is abundant in different colors that are perfect for the holidays. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Veteran's Day Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from purple to orange when mature. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental pepper. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
110+ days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Onyx Red Ornamental Pepper. This small compact plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. The peppers are medium hot, have thin flesh, and turn from black to shiny red when mature. This beautiful ornamental plant has black stems, blackish purple, and violet flowers. Heat Tolerant. Suitable for containers, patios, hanging baskets, and window boxes. A variety from the USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Onza Orange Pepper Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 3" long by ¾” wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thin flesh, and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for frying and stir-fry. A good drying pepper for making seasoning spice powder. A variety from Mexico.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Onza Roja Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3" long by ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thin flesh, and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has fuzzy green stems, fuzzy green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for Mexican cuisine and drying pepper for making seasoning spice powder. A variety from Oaxaca, Mexico.
77 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Orange Pepperoncini Pepper. This small bush plant produces high yields of 3 ½" long by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for making pickles, sliced on pizza, or fresh in salads or sandwiches. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Orozco Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 6" long by 2" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to bright orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Ortega Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long by 1 ½" wide Anaheim peppers. This popular hot pepper variety is prized for its mild Anaheim peppers. Peppers are mildly hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from green to dark red when mature. Most commonly used green. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Ortega is a special stock of Anaheim TMR 23 selected by Ortega Chile Company. Excellent for stuffing, grilling, roasting, stews, and sauces. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. The plant produces heavy yields of 3" long hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when they mature. Peppers turn hotter as they mature. Excellent stuffed or pickled. They are sautéed in ol
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85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Papri Paprika Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 6" long by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very mild with just a tint of hotness and turn from green to dark red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent when dried, crushed, and ground into dark red Paprika powder. A variety from the USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Paprika Pepper, The plant produces good yields of 4" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to dark red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent when dried, crushed, and ground into Paprika powder. A variety from the USA.
70 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Paquime Pepper. This early maturing, sturdy plant produces excellent yields of giant 5" long by 1 ½" wide Jalapeno peppers. It is one of the largest Jalapeno peppers available. These high-quality peppers are medium-hot, have thick flesh, and turn from glossy light green to red as they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for salsa, stuffing, grilling, or making poppers. Suitable for home, market, and commercial growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: N, PVY.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Park's Whopper Jalapeno Pepper. The plant produces high yields of Jumbo Jalapeno peppers weighing 2 ½ oz Jalapeno peppers. It is a popular, high-yielding Jalapeno pepper variety prized for producing large, jumbo Jalapenos with thick walls, good flavor, and reliable heat. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature, but are usually used green. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. These delicious Jalapeno peppers are excellent fresh, canned, stuffed, or pickled. Great for nachos and Mexican sauces. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: N, PVY, TEV. Scoville Heat Units: 2,500.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Pasilla Bajio Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long by 1" wide hot peppers. It is a popular chili pepper variety from Mexico, and when dried, it wrinkles and resembles a large raisin, hence the name "Pasilla" (little raisin). Peppers are mildly hot, have medium-thin flesh, and turn from dark green to dark brown when mature. The plant has green stems, dark green leaves, and white flowers. Mainly dried and used to make smoky-flavored sauces. Excellent for Mexican cuisine, making mole sauces, and seasoning spice powder. United States Department of Agriculture, NA 82531. A variety from Mexico. Disease Resistant: TMV.
100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Peach Habanero Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1 ½" long by 1 ¼" wide wrinkled Habanero peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to peach when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers are extremely hot. Excellent used fresh and in salsa. Also, great pickling, roasting, drying variety. Perfect for making hot pepper sauce. A variety from the Caribbean region. Scoville Heat Units: 315,000.
100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Peach Lightning Habanero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 ½" long by ¾" wide white Habanero peppers. This small bushy plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers are lantern-shaped, extremely hot, crunchy, and turn from green to creamy white when mature. Can be used fresh, dried to make chili powder, or used to make a white hot sauce. A variety from Peru.
90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Peito de Moca Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1 ¼" long by 1 ¼" wide Aji peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, grow upright, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has g
65 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Pepperoncino Pepper. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 5 ½" long by ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from yellowish-green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Usually harvested when green and pickled. Excellent for Italian cuisine and for pickling. Also known as Golden Greek Pepperoncino. United States Department of Agriculture, USDA PI 603810. A variety from Milan, Italy.
105 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Pequin Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ½" long by ¼" wide hot Bird peppers. This popular hot pepper variety is highly valued in Mexican cuisine. These tiny, fiery-hot peppers turn from green to orange-red to red as they mature. They have a citrusy, nutty, smoky flavor with a fruity note. Heat builds and can linger rather than hitting all at once. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Great for salsas, hot sauces (notably listed in Cholula), pickling, soups, stews, vinegars, oils, flakes, and powder. The name comes from the Spanish pequeño (small). Excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from Mexico and the Southwestern USA.
90+ days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Peru Yellow Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3" long by ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers have a lemony citrus flavor. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. A rare variety from Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 44,940.
90+ days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Peter Pepper Orange. The plant produces good yields of 4 ½" long by 1 ¼ " wide Penis shaped hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green leaves, green stems, and white flowers. It makes a good conversation piece. Grow all four colors: Orange, Purple, Red, and Yellow. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. A variety from the USA.
90+ days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Peter Pepper Red. The plant produces good yields of 4 ½" long by 1 ¼ " wide, penis-shaped hot peppers. It is a rare chili pepper famous for its distinctive phallic shape, long, cylindrical pods with a bulbous end. Peppers are hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green leaves, green stems, and white flowers. It makes a good conversation piece. Grow all four colors: Orange, Purple, Red, and Yellow. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 593566. A variety from the USA.
90+ days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Peter Yellow Pepper Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 4 ½" long by 1 ¼ " wide Penis shaped hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to yellow when mature. The plant has green l
90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Piaozinho Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 1 ¼" long by ¾" wide Habanero peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thin flesh, and turn from green, to brown, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Great for making hot sauce, pickling, and seasoning spice powder. Excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from Brazil. Scoville Heat Units: 100,000.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Piccante a Cuore Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1 ¼" long by 1 ¼" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling and salads. A variety from Italy.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Piccante Calabrese Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 1 ¾" long by 1 ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have very thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling, stuffing, and canning. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Italy.
90 days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Pilange Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ¾" long by 1 ¼" wide Tomato shaped hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from dark green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 497973. A variety from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Scoville Heat Units: 7,575.
70 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Pimiento de Padron Pepper. This early-maturing plant produces good yields of 3 ½" long by 1 ¼" wide hot peppers. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its excellent productivity and is a great choice for home gardeners who enjoy frying peppers and like a bit of culinary excitement. Its early production, high yields, and medium-hot heat make it a standout among frying or tapas-style peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium-thin flesh, and turn from green to dark red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling, frying, and stir-fry. Usually used in the green stage and pickled. Also fried in olive oil and served as an appetizer called tapa. Peppers are mildly hot when green, but get hotter as they mature. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Spain.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Piquillo Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3 ½" long by 1 ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot, grow upright, have thick flesh, and turn from green to bright red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent roasted stuffed, sauteed, or pickled. An heirloom variety from Navarra, Spain.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Pizza Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3" long by 1 ½" wide Jalapeno peppers. This popular hot pepper variety is prized for its Jalapeno-like flavor and crunch without much heat, especially for pizza toppings. Peppers are mild, have very thick walls, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pizza, pickling, grilling, stuffing, and freezing. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 5,000.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Poblano L Pepper Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 5" long by 2 ½" wide Poblano peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from dark green to chocolate brown when they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. They are called Poblano when fresh and called Ancho when dried. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. A variety from Mexico.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Poblano Pepper Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 4" long by 2" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from dark green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Perfect for stuffing, roasting, or frying. The main ingredient in chili Rellenos. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets! An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from Mexico.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Poinsettia Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright in clusters, and turn from light green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A very beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant. Suitable for containers, pots, and patios. A variety from Japan.
65 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Pot a Peno Pepper. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 4" long by 1" wide Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when they mature. The plant has dark green stems, green leaves, and creamy yellow flowers. Perfect for hanging baskets, patios, or containers. The plant has excellent foliage to protect pepper from sun-scald. It is an excellent choice for home gardens and farmer's markets. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 500
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Prairie Fire Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1" long by ½" wide Pequin peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have thin flesh, grow upright, and turn from chartreuse, to cream, to yellow, to orange, to red wh
100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Primotalii Pepper Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 2 ½” long by 1" wide wrinkled Habanero peppers with a very long thin tail. Peppers are extremely hot, have thin flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for making beef jerky, salsa, pickling, and hot sauce. It is a cross between the 7 Pot Primo Pepper and the Fatalii Yellow Pepper. It was created by Chris Saunders. Peppers are extremely hot similar to that of the Carolina Reaper. A variety from the United Kingdom. Scoville Heat Units: 1,000,000.
110 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Pumpkin Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1½" by 2½" pumpkin shaped peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. If left in the field, they will bleach to burnt orange. The plant has green stems, large green pumpkin shaped leaves, and white flowers. These small peppers look so much like real miniature pumpkins that you’ll be fooled. They will get hard, hold their shape, and not mold when they are dried. A very unique ornamental hot pepper. A variety from the USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Purira Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thick flesh, grow upright, and turn from light yellow with purple markings, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. A beautiful ornamental plant. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 49,718.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Purple Cayenne Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ¾" long by ½" wide purple Cayenne peppers. A popular hot pepper variety prized for its ornamental appeal, it is fully edible and productive. Peppers are hot, grow upright, have medium-thin flesh, and turn from pale yellow to purple to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for salsa and for making hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NA 82537. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 50,000.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Purple Jalapeno Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ½" long by 1 ¾” wide Jalapeno peppers. Peppers are medium hot, grow upright, have thick flesh, and turn from green to purple to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers can display green, purple, and red fruits at the same time, along with showy purple-lavender flowers, making it a beautiful ornamental plant. Excellent for Mexican cuisine, salads, salsa, and pickling. A variety from the USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Purple Pepper. The plant produces good yields of hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green, to purple, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves with a purple tint, and violet flowers. A beautiful ornamental plant. A variety from Japan.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Purple Serrano Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3" long by 1" wide Serrano hot peppers. It is a popular hot pepper, prized for its colorful, hotter variant of the classic Serrano chile. Peppers are hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from green to deep purple to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green fuzzy leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for creating a beautiful salsa and hot pickles by combining these with the regular green Serrano peppers. Also known as Serrano Purple Pepper. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.
100+ days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Purple UFO Pepper Seeds. The plant produces high yields of 2 ½” long by 1 ½ wide hot peppers. It looks like a flying saucer or UFO. Peppers are hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to purple, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and purple flowers. Excellent for sauces, salads, pickling, and salsa. A great ornamental plant. A variety from the USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Quintisho Pepper. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of ¾" round hot peppers. It is a rare heirloom hot pepper variety originating from Bolivia. They are small, round peppers, and resemble tiny cherry tomatoes. Great for making hot sauces, chili pepper flakes, chile powder, pickling, and fresh use. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. The pepper resembles a tiny cherry tomato. Excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from Bolivia.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Rajah Pepper Seeds. The plant produces heavy yields of 5" long by ½” wide Cayenne peppers. This pepper has superior quality, is medium hot, and turns from medium dark green to bright red when it matures. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. The plant has a strong root system and good foliage cover to help protect fruits against sunscald. It is one of the best Cayenne peppers for seasoning pickles, chili, and salsa. Heat Tolerant. Drought Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 6,000.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Ralph Thompson Squash Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 ½" long by 2" wide Cheese hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have very thick flesh, and turn from green, to brown, to red when mature. The plant
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Ram's Horn Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 8" long by 1" wide Cayenne peppers. It is an heirloom Cayenne pepper variety known for its long, slender, curved pods resembling a ram's horn. Peppers are medium hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from light green to red when mature. Excellent for making salsa, roasting, frying, stir-fry, and seasoning spice powder. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the Emily Eidson family of Lexington, South Carolina, USA.
100 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Rat's Turd Pepper. The plant produces high yields of ¾" long by ½" wide hot peppers that look like its name. Peppers are very hot and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. The size of the peppers may be larger or smaller. These peppers look like rat turds! Excellent drying pepper for making hot pepper flakes, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. A variety from the USA.
100 days. Capsicum chinense. (F1) Real Deal Pepper Seeds. The plant produces good yields of 3" long by 3” wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. It has the heatness as the Tabasco pepper. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for sauces, pickling, and stir-fry. A variety from the USA.
100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Red Dominica Habanero Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ½" long by 1 ½" wide wrinkled Habanero peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from light green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has light green stems, light green leaves, and yellowish cream flowers. Excellent for making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning powder. A rare variety from the Commonwealth of Dominica.
75 days. Capsicum baccatum. (F1) Red Ember Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 4 ½" long by 1" wide Cayenne peppers. Peppers are mildly hot, have thick flesh, and turn from green to red when they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. The peppers have a pleasantly sweet and spicy flavor. It has thicker walls and a tastier flavor than the traditional Cayenne pepper. Excellent fresh, cooked, or dried for making pepper flakes. Does well in cooler weather. Suitable for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.
80 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Red Flame Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 6 ½" long Cayenne peppers. It is a popular Cayenne pepper for its high yields, thin-walled fruits that dry quickly, and suitability for making ristras. Peppers are hot, have thin walls, and turn from green to bright crimson red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A perfect pepper for seasoning when dried and great for making powder, flakes, or ristras because the thin walls dry quickly and retain attractive color. Also good for making hot sauce. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Red Missile Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1 ½" long by ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers grow upright then downward when ripening, are hot, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers are shaped like missiles. A variety from the USA.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Red Rocket Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 4" long by ½" wide Cayenne peppers. This popular hot pepper variety is prized for its early maturity, heavy yields, thin walls, and suitability for drying. Peppers are hot, have thin flesh, and turn from pale green to brown to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Peppers have a sweet and hot flavor. Excellent for pickling, salsa, and drying for hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, NA 87741. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 50,000.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Rezha Macedonian Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 5" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from yellowish green to red when mature. The plant has green st
60 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Ring of Fire Pepper. This early-maturing plant produces high yields of 6" long by ½" wide Cayenne peppers. It is a popular chili pepper variety known for its heat, productivity, and suitability for shorter growing seasons. Peppers are hot, have thin flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent drying pepper for making seasoning spice powder, pepper flakes, pizza toppings, and for making fresh salsa. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 653665. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 50,000.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Rio Grande Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 5 ½" long by 1 ¼" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Developed by the New Mexico State University, New Mexico, USA. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 593561.
70 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Ristra Cayenne Pepper Seeds. This early maturing plant produces high yields of 9" long by ½" wide Cayenne peppers. Peppers are hot, have very thin flesh, and turn from lime green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent drying pepper for making hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder. It is also great for stringing into long ristras for drying, Excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.
90 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Rocotillo Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1 ½" long by 1 ¼" wide Habanero peppers. Peppers are mildly hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent drying pepper and great for making seasoning spice powder. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Puerto Rico. Scoville Heat Units: 599.
120+ days. Capsicum pubescens. Open Pollinated. Rocoto Manzano Amarillo Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2" long by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, have very thick flesh, turn from green to yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, hairy green leaves, and blue flowers. Peppers resemble apples and have unique black seeds. It is one of the most cold tolerant peppers around, but won't tolerate frost. Flowers may require hand pollination to set fruit. Best if brought indoors over the winter. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from Chile. Scoville Heat Units: 50,000.
120+ days. Capsicum pubescens. Open Pollinated. Rocoto Orange Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2" wide by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot, have very thick flesh, turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, hairy green leaves, and blue flowers. Peppers resemble an Apple and have unique black seeds. It is one of the most cold tolerant peppers around, but won't tolerate frost. Flowers may require hand pollination to set fruit. Best if brought indoors over the winter. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Peru.
120+ days. Capsicum pubescens. Open Pollinated. Rocoto Red Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2" wide by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot, have very thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, hairy green leaves, and blue flowers. Peppers resemble apples and have unique black seeds. It is one of the most cold tolerant peppers around, but it won't tolerate frost. Flowers may require hand pollination to set fruit. Best if brought indoors over the winter. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A rare variety from Peru.
120+ days. Capsicum pubescens. Open Pollinated. Rocoto Yellow Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2" wide by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot, have very thick flesh, and turn from green to yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, hairy green leaves, and blue flowers. Peppers resemble apples and have unique black seeds. It is one of the most cold tolerant peppers around, but won't tolerate frost. Flowers may require hand pollination to set fruit. Best if brought indoors over the winter. Cold Tolerant. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Peru.
95 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Rooster Spur Pepper. The plant produces good yields of tiny 1 ½" long by ¼" hot peppers. Peppers grow upright, are very hot, and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Known for making Rooster Pepper Sausage. Excellent fresh eating, roasting, pickling, salsa, and making chili powder. Suitable for containers and patio gardening. An heirloom from Laurel, Mississippi. Grown by the Ainsworth family for more than 100 years. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 645552.
90 days. Capsicum chinense. (F1) Roulette Habanero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 3" long by 1 ½" wide Habanero peppers. Peppers are not hot, have thick flesh, and turn from green to red when they mature. This is a sweet version of the Habanero. It has a sweet flavor with citrusy habanero flavor, but with little heat. There is just a small bit of heat that is detectable which gives it the flavor of the hot Habanero strain. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and creamy yellow flowers. Excellent fresh, pickled, roasted, and sauteed. Suitable for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 100.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Royal Black Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 1" long by ¼" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from purple (almost black) to red when mature. Plant has dark purple stems, and dark purple leaves that are almost black, and violet flowers. Excellent for spicy dishes and vinegars. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. A variety from the USA.
90+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Saco de Velho Pepper. This tall plant produces high yields of large 3" long x 3" wide wrinkled Habanero peppers. Peppers are very hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to bright yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent fresh use, for pickling, making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. The Portuguese name translates to Bag Old. A rare variety from Goias, Brazil.
60 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Sadabahar Pepper. This early maturing plant produces high yields of Cayenne peppers. Peppers are very hot, grow upright, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, hanging baskets, and small gardens. A rare variety from India.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Salmon Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2" long by ¼" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright in clusters, have thin flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for Oriental cuisine and for making hot pepper flakes and seasoning spice powder. A beautiful ornamental plant suitable for containers, pots, patios, and small gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Santa Fe Grande Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 3" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. One of the best pickling peppers on the market, the types you see in the supermarkets. This variety has thick crunchy walls and is perfect for pickling. Excellent for salads, sandwiches, or salsas. The plant is very productive and produces 25 to 50 peppers. Ideal for containers. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 43583. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TMV. Scoville Heat Units: 500 to 700.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Santo Domingo Pueblo Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3 ½" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 645492. A variety from Santo Domingo, New Mexico.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Satan's Kiss Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 1 ½" long by 1 ¾" wide Cherry peppers. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its sweet and peppery flavor with a spicy kick. Peppers are hot, have very thick flesh, grow upright, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. The classic preparation is to stuff with mozzarella and anchovies (or cream cheese), then grill. Also good for pickling, canning, salsas, salads, or ornamental use. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Italy. Scoville Heat Units: 50,000.