Piri-piri is a small, extremely spicy chili pepper that's a member of the capsicum genus: 

Also known as: African bird's-eye, African devil, or African red devil

Scoville units: 50,000–175,000

Uses: Sauces, spices, and pharmaceutical applications

Origin: Portuguese explorers produced the pepper in Portugal's former Southern African territories

Harvesting: Harvest when the pepper is bright red

Eating: Can be eaten fresh or dried

Flavor: Some say piri-piri has a bit of sweetness and a smoky flavor

Piri-piri peppers are commonly used in Portuguese cuisine, and are often associated with chicken.

They are also widely used in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Portugal, Brazil, and Angola.

Light Conditions: Sun to Shade

Size: 20-80" Tall and Spreading

Bloom Period: June-July

Bloom Colour: White

Growth Habit: Aggressive to Very Aggressive

Zone 3

Stratification Required: 2-3 months

Chilhuacle Negro is a rare, dark chocolate brown, moderately hot chili pepper from Oaxaca, Mexico. It's a key ingredient in mole negro, a classic Oaxacan dish. 

Characteristics:

Color: Dark chocolate brown when ripe 

Shape: Medium-small, tapered bell-shaped 

Flavor: Rich, smoky, fruity, with notes of dried plum, tobacco, and liquorice 

Heat: Similar to or slightly hotter than cayenne peppers, with a Scoville scale rating of 1,250–2,000 

Uses: 

Roasted and added to salsas

Used in mole sauces

Ground into a powder and used as a hot pepper powder

Stepped in olive oil to make chili oil

Used in soups, stews, marinades

Chile de arbol is a Mexican chili pepper with several names, including: 

Chile de arbol: The literal translation of this Spanish name is "chili from tree"

Bird's beak chile: Another name for this pepper

Rat's tail chile: Another name for this pepper

Tree chili: Another name for this pepperChile de Arbol are a favorite in Mexican cuisine because of their bold heat and subtle, natural smoky flavor. They originated in Chihuahua, Mexico and dry well with good red color for use as wreaths or other decorative items. Fresh pods can be pureed to make a sauce for chips or to season the pork filling for tamales. When left whole, they can add great flavor to oils and vinegar. Toasted pods can be ground into a powder to season red chile sauces or to create a spice rub.

Narrow pendant shaped fruits grow to 3” long and mature from light green to dark red with a woody stem. This vigorous plant can reach over 4 feet in height in one season and resembles a little tree. Capsicum annuum (90 days)

Heat Level: Very Hot.  Scoville Heat Units 15,000 - 30,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

The Sigaretta di Bergamo pepper, also known as the Cigarette Pepper, is a sweet, long, and slender pepper that originated in Bergamo, Italy. It's a type of Capsicum annuum pepper and is known for its high antioxidant content. 

Appearance:

The Sigaretta di Bergamo pepper is long and slender, with a pointed tip. 

The pepper's flesh is bright green when unripe and turns red when fully ripe. 

The pepper has a wrinkled surface and a tapered conical shape. 

Uses:

The Sigaretta di Bergamo pepper can be eaten fresh in salads, grilled, blanched, or pickled. 

It's also often used as an appetizer with meats and cheeses. 

Other characteristics:

The Sigaretta di Bergamo pepper is a sweet pepper with little to no heat. 

The plant that produces the Sigaretta di Bergamo pepper can grow to be 18–24 inches tall. 

The pepper's pods are pendant-shaped and have medium thick flesh.

This pepper plant is very ornamental with its slender peppers that stand straight up in the air. All three colors of yellow, orange and red are on the plant at the same time resembling flames of a fire. Their cheery colors are wonderful for a patio, landscape, or garden. 

Very ornamental peppers ripen from yellow, to orange, then to red. The long pointy 3-4” peppers grow upright in bright clusters on a small 10” plant. Great in containers. The peppers are edible if desired.

Capsicum annuum (85 days) 

Heat Level: Medium Scoville: 5,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

The Queen of the Night tomato is an heirloom variety from Germany, known for its striking appearance and rich, savory flavor. It features a unique color palette of orange-red, streaked with deep purple or black "shoulders" where the sun hits it, and a vermillion interior. These medium-sized, round tomatoes (3-3.5 oz) are juicy and well-suited for fresh eating, salads, and slicing. 

Exterior: An orange-red base with streaks of deep purple, black, or indigo. The dark coloring intensifies with more sun exposure.

Interior: A vibrant, fragrant, and juicy vermillion flesh.

Size: Medium-sized, typically 3 to 3.5 ounces. 

Flavor and use

Flavor: Rich, savory, and slightly tangy, with a sweet and fragrant taste. Some describe it as a well-balanced, mild tomato flavor.

Uses: Excellent for fresh eating, salads, and slicing. Its dense flesh also makes it suitable for gourmet sauces. 

These round to oval fruits are only 3/8” wide. It is often confused with the Pequin that is a small oval with a point. The Tepin grow on 36” tall plants and have extreme heat. All peppers are perennials, so if your plant survives the winter without freezing, the shrub can get very large. Capsicum annuum  (120 days)

Heat Level: Super Hot.  Scoville Heat Units 50,000 - 100,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7 - 21 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart or into large 5 gallon containers. Harvest peppers when they are red.

Growth Habit: Upright, broadleaf, semi-heading type.

Stems: Thick, curved, crisp, and tender.

Leaves: Dark green and can curl inward to form a head in cold weather.

Flavor: Sweet and crisp with a mild spice, less peppery than other mustards. The microgreens have notes of broccoli and cabbage with an underlying spice. 

Maturity: 35–45 days for a full-sized head, or 21 days for baby greens.

Growing conditions: Cool season annual, prefers fertile, well-drained soil and full sun.

Planting: Sow seeds in early/late spring or late summer/early fall.

Start harvesting baby greens when they are about 3 inches tall.

Thin plants to 10 inches apart for mature heads.

Harvest the tender florets and thick stems.

Keep soil consistently moist for the best flavor.

To ensure a continuous harvest, plant seeds every two weeks.

Can be grown for microgreens by harvesting at a young stage. 

Culinary: Excellent for stir-fries, soups, or pickling.

Harvest stages: Both the leaves and the thick stems are edible and delicious. 

Lunga di Napoli Squash is a rare Italian heirloom famous for its impressive size and rich, sweet flavor. These long, curved fruits can grow 2–3 feet in length with deep green skin that ripens to a warm tan. Inside, the bright orange flesh is dense, smooth, and incredibly flavorful — perfect for roasting, soups, ravioli filling, and baking.

Vigorous vines produce heavy yields and store well after harvest. A standout variety for gardeners who love unique, old-world vegetables with gourmet taste and serious wow factor.