Pickling Hot Peppers

95 days. Capsicum chinense. (F1) Super Habanero Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 ½” long by 1 ½” wide Habanero peppers. It is a popular, high-yielding Habanero pepper variety known for its intense heat, uniform fruit, and good productivity. Peppers are extremely hot and turn from pale green to bright red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Perfect for salsa, pickling, beef jerky, and hot sauce. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 400,000.

75 days. Capsicum chinense. Open Pollinated. Calabrian Sigaretta Ristra Pepper. The plant produces good yields of 5" long by ¾” wide hot peppers. It is a traditional Italian heirloom chili pepper variety prized for its vibrant red color when ripe, slender shape (similar to a cayenne but often a bit thicker), and versatile flavor profile. Peppers are hot, medium-thick flesh, grow upright, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for making salsa, hot sauce, pickling, and seasoning spice powder. A rare heirloom variety from Calabria, Italy.

85 days. Capsicum frutescens. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of 1" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to red when mature. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its aroma and flavor. In Peru, it is used fresh, chopped in sauces and aderezos to season traditional dishes such as tortilla de raya, arroz con pato, chinguirito, and others. It can also be eaten fresh with food or incorporated into various sauces and preparations. The peppers are very hot, grow upwards, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A variety from the northern coast, especially the Lambayeque and Chiclayo regions, and the jungles of Peru. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI  3093. A rare variety from Lima, Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 80,000.

68 days. Capsicum annuum. (F1) Dancing Spirit Pepper. This early-maturing plant produces high yields of 3" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are mildly hot and turn from pale yellow to orange to brilliant red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. Excellent for salsa, pickling, sauces, fresh eating, and frying. Colorful progression makes it visually appealing in the garden and kitchen. Plant does extremely well in most climates. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA. Scoville Heat Units: 30,000.

85 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. Thai Red Chili Pepper. The plant produces high yields of 2 to 3" long hot peppers. This popular hot pepper variety is prized for its culinary heat and visual appeal. They are a staple in Thai and Southeast Asian cooking. A must-have for adding spice to foods, especially Thai cuisine. Peppers are very hot, grow upright, and turn from green to bright red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. High in Vitamin A and Vitamin C. Great for curries, stir-fries, sauces, soups, and salads; also dried for flakes or powder, or pickled. Makes a nice ornamental plant too. The plant averages 200 fruits per plant. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from Thailand. Scoville Heat Units: 100,000.