90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Laotian Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 1 ¼" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, have thin flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for Asian cuisine. A variety from Laos.
100+ days. Capsicum baccatum. Open Pollinated. Lemon Drop Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ¾" long by ¾" wide Aji peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to lemon yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for pickling, and making salsa, hot sauce, and seasoning spice powder. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 315024. A variety from Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 19,243.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Lisa Piquin Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 1" long by ½" wide hot 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. A Tabasco type pepper. A rare variety from the USA.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Little Elf Pepper. The plant produces good yields of small ¾“ long by ½" wide Pequin peppers. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its striking multi-colored display. It is popular for indoor growing due to its small size and colorful fruits. Peppers are medium-hot, grow upright, have thin flesh, and turn from light green to yellow with some purple, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green leaves, green stems, and white flowers. A beautiful ornamental pepper plant for indoor plants, containers, and landscaping projects. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Hungary.
80 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Lumbre Hatch XX Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 6" long by 1" wide Anaheim peppers. It is known as one of the hottest in the traditional Hatch/New Mexico green chile family. Peppers are medium-hot, have medium-thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. This variety is similar to New Mexico types but is 2x hotter. It is the hottest Anaheim variety available. It is an excellent drying pepper for making seasoning spice powder, roasting, frying, and stir-frying. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Magnum Habanero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of orange Habanero hot peppers. Peppers turn from green to shiny bright orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. This hardy plant will ensure maturity in cooler climates like the Northeast. A true stand out and improved variety. A variety from the Caribbean region. Scoville Heat Units: 325,000.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Mariachi Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 4" long by 2" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from creamy yellow to red when mature. This is an improved version of the Santa Fe Grande with higher yields. The peppers are larger and milder. Excellent fresh, pickled, or stuffed. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Martin's Carrot Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3 ¼" long by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. It is a rare, heirloom hot pepper variety known for its distinctive carrot-like shape. Peppers are medium-hot and turn from green to dark red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Great for hot sauces, pickling, or fresh use. Excellent choice for home gardens. This variety originated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and was developed in the 19th century by Mennonite horticulturist Jacob B. Garber. An heirloom variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 20,921.
95 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of 1 ¾" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from dark purple to red when mature. The plant has dark purple stems, green and dark purple leaves, and
80 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Maule's Red Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 10" long Cayenne peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Originating from the William Maule Seed Company of Philadelphia. Excellent for making hot sauce or dried to make crushed pepper flakes. A variety from Pennsylvania, USA.
100+ days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. McMahon's Texas Chiltepin Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ½" long by ¼" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot, grow upright, have thin flesh, and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent drying pepper. Botanist Bernard McMahon gave Thomas Jefferson this variety in the late 18th century. Also known as McMahon's Texas Bird Pepper and McMahon's Bird Pepper. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Texas, USA.
Mellow Star Shishito Pepper grows productive pepper plants with outstanding flavor, strong growth, and dependable harvests throughout the growing season.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Merah Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 5" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Great cooking pepper. A variety from Malaysia.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Mesilla Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 10" long Cayenne peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant PVY, TEV, TMV.
70 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Mexibell Pepper. This early maturing plant produces good yields of bell hot peppers with a mild chili flavor. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent stuffing pepper. Excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: TMV.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Minero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 1 oz Guajillo peppers. Peppers turn from dark green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Great when eaten fresh or dried. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA.
Mini White Habanero Pepper grows productive pepper plants with outstanding flavor, strong growth, and dependable harvests throughout the growing season.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Mosco Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 6" by 1½" Anaheim peppers. Peppers are medium hot, have thick walls, and turn from green to red when mature. These chili peppers are excellent for grilling, roasting, or stuffing. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units. 6,000.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Mosquetero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 6" long by 3" wide Ancho peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from deep green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Usually used when green. They perform well under cooler climates. Excellent for stuffing into chiles Rellenos or frying. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. A variety from the USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Mr Purple Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 3 ½" long by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot and turn from purple, to pale yellow, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, light green leaves with purple streaks, and white purple flowers. A beautiful pepper for adding color to salads and pickles. A variety from the USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Mulato Isleno Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 6" long by 1 ¾” wide Ancho peppers. It is a Mexican chili pepper variety prized for its rich, sweet, smoky, and somewhat prune-like or chocolatey flavor when mature. Peppers are mildly hot, have medium-thin flesh, and turn from deep green to dark brown when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, and making mole. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 640855. A rare variety from Mexico.
95 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Mushroom Red Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 1" long by 1 ½" wide mushroom shaped peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for garnishing, pickling, or drying. An excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from the USA.
95 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Mushroom Yellow Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 1" long by 1 ½" wide mushroom shaped hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to yellow when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for garnish, pickling, or drying. An heirloom variety from the USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Negro de Valle Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 6" long by ¾" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to chocolate brown when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. These dark brown chiles are used to make the best Chile Colorado. A variety from Chihuahua, Mexico.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Negro Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 4 ½" long by 1 ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are medium hot and turn from green to brown when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 661077. A variety from Chihuahua, Mexico.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. New Mexico 6-4 Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long by 1 ½" wide Anaheim peppers. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for drying, stuffing, roasting, frying, stir-frying, and canning. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. Developed by New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Scoville Heat Units: 1,000.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Nippon Taka Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 ½" long by ½" hot peppers. Peppers are very hot, grow upright in clusters, and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, gr
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Big Jim Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 12" long by 2 ¾" wide Anaheim peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety developed by New Mexico State University. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 635876. A variety from the USA.
NuMex Cajohn Serrano Pepper grows productive pepper plants with outstanding flavor, strong growth, and dependable harvests throughout the growing season.
95 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Centennial Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ¾" long by ½" wide hot peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from purple, to yellow, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A beautiful ornamental hot pepper plant. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Chinese New Year Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small bullet shaped hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright in clusters, and turn from green, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, and green leaves, and white flowers. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental plant 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 Christmas Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. Peppers are hot, grow upright, are bullet-shaped, and turn from light green to red. These dwarf ornamental plants are perfect for the holidays. Suitable for containers, pots, patios, and small gardens where space is very limited! This variety was developed by the New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, New Mexico, USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of 5" long by 1 ½" wide Anaheim-type hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Grown fo
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Earth Day Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. These bullet shaped peppers are hot and turn from green to brown when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. This edible dwarf ornamental pepper plant is suitable for containers and small gardens. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Easter Pepper. The plant produces high yields of small hot peppers. They are hot and turn from lavender, light yellow, to orange, to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Grows in clusters of 4 to 6 peppers. Does well in hot and humid environments. A beautiful edible dwarf ornamental suitable for containers, pots, patios, and small gardens. Drought Tolerant. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Espanola Improved Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 6" long Anaheim peppers. Peppers are 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. 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. 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. This is an improved variety of the Big Jim with a consistent hot heat level. 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. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Joe E Parker Pepper. The plant produces heavy yields of 7" long by 1 ½" wide Anaheim peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA.
90 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. NuMex Las Cruces Cayenne Peppers. The plant produces high yields of long Cayenne peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. Developed by the New Mexico State University. A variety from New Mexico, USA. Disease Resistance: BCTV.
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.
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
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
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.
62+ days. Capsicum chinense. (F1) Orange Plum Habanero Pepper. This early maturing large bush plant produces excellent yields of 2" long by 1 ¼" wide wrinkled Habanero peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to a brilliant to yellow orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A very early hybrid Habanero that produces all year long. Excellent for making hot sauce. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 285,000.
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. Peppers are mildly hot, have medium thick flesh, turn from green to dark red when mature. The plant has green stems, green le
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
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.
105 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Pequin Pepper. The plant produces good yields of ½" long by ¼" wide hot Bird peppers. These tiny, fiery-hot peppers turn from green to orange-red to red as they mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A rare variety from Mexico and the Southwestern USA.
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. 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 and pickling. An excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.
85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Poblano L Pepper. 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. 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. Scoville Heat Units: 2,000.
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.
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.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Purple Cayenne Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ¾" long by ½" wide purple Cayenne peppers. 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. 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. Pusa Jwala Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 5 ½" long by ½" wide Cayenne peppers. Peppers are hot and turn from light green to red when mature. The plant has light green stems, light green leaves, and white flowers. A variety from India.
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.
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
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
76 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Sahuaro Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 9" long by 2" wide Anaheim peppers. Peppers are mildly hot, have thick walls, and turn from light green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. The plant has a good leaf canopy providing protection against sunscald. Great frying and stuffing variety. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PMV. Scoville Heat Units: 500.
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.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) San Ardo Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 6" long by 3" wide Ancho peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from glossy dark green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: BLS, PVY, PMV, TMV.
75 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Sandia Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 7" long by 2" wide Anaheim peppers. Peppers are hot, have medium thick flesh, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for stuffing, roasting, frying, stir-frying, enchilada sauce, stews, and canning. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA.
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.
100 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Scotch Bonnet Orange Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ½" long by 1 ¼" wide wrinkled Habanero peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to orange when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. A variety from Jamaica. Scoville Units: 100,000.
100+ days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Scotch Bonnet Red Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 2 ½" long by 1 ¼" wide Habanero peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to bright red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for making spicy salsa, pickling, and making hot sauce. A variety from Jamaica. Scoville Heat Units: 350,000.
100 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Scotch Bonnet Red Pepper. The plant produces good yields of small wrinkled hot peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to bright red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. One of the hottest in the world. It is so hot that one pepper is enough to spice up a large pot of soup or chili. The plant has a good leaf canopy to protect peppers from sunburn. A variety from Jamaica.
72 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Sequoia Pepper. This early maturing plant produces good yields of large 6 ¾” long by 2 ¾" wide Ancho Poblano peppers. The peppers are mildly hot and turn from dark green to deep red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Good cooking, stuffing pepper, and Mexican cuisine. Suitable for Northeastern regions. An excellent choice for home gardens, farmer’s markets, and market growers. A variety from the USA.