This rare pepper is crunchy and juicy with a mix of tropical flavors that are described as citrus and fruity with slightly smoky tones. Biquinho can be eaten raw or cooked, but are generally pickled in vinegar and served with meals. Try these Biquinho peppers which are also called Sweety Drops, in our Pickled Sweety Drop Peppers Recipe. These peppers are quite popular in Brazil, where they originated.

These small round 1-1/4" peppers have a pointy end. They have a unique, slightly tart flavor with a tiny bit of heat. Fruits turn from very pale green to yellow and get orange-red if left longer on the plant. The small 24” plant can produce hundreds of peppers. Read more about these Brazilian Peppers »

Capsicum annuum (90 days) Heirloom - Open Pollinated

Heat Level: Mild Scoville:  500-1,000

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

A chocolate-colored bell pepper with a very sweet flavor. It ripens from green to dark brown on the outside and brick red flesh on the inside. This is our earliest pepper to harvest, with the first peppers ripening at around 57 days.

Heavy fruit set of 3-4” peppers and it tolerates cool nights. Heat Level: None

~ 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 - 14 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 full size and brown. 

Bolivian Rainbow - A unique and bright ornamental landscape plant. It bears beautiful colored peppers early and all through the season. This heirloom is from Bolivia and has been grown there for centuries. 

The 24" tall plants have purple tinged foliage and purple flowers. Fruits are small at 3/4" and turn from purple to yellow and then to red when mature. All colors are on the plant at once making it very showy. The peppers are edible, but it is usually grown as an ornamental. Great for containers and easy to grow. Capsicum annuum (90 days) Heirloom - Open-pollinated - Non-GMO

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

~ Packet contains 10 seeds. 

Red Habanero  -This hot habanero with its fruity flavor is a fine addition to make extra spicy salsas, marinades, and very hot sauces. It originates from the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico and will grow well in northern climates. Easy to grow.

The red pods are 1-1/2" long and 1" wide and grow on 36" tall plants. It is so productive the plant may need support when loaded with fruit. Capsicum chinense (90 days) Heirloom - Open-pollinated

Heat Level: Extra Super Hot.  Scoville Heat Units 400,000

Puyas are smaller than guajillo and pack more heat, measuring 5,000 to 8,000 SHU. Chefs of authentic Mexican cuisine, when looking for an unexpected kick, use Puya chiles in place of Guajillo chiles.

Unlike some Mexican dried chiles that are bred for their heat, Guajillos are bred for flavor.

These chiles are slightly fruity with a sweet heat, tannic with a hint of pine, tart berries, and light smoky undertones.

Super Sweet 100 F1

Fruit Color: Red. Size:  Cherry 1" Plant Habit: Indeterminate  Plant Size: 6’

Cherry-sized fruits are produced in long pendulous clusters right up until frost. It has improved disease fighting ability and is easily to grown on stakes or tall cages. grows well in all climates including hot and dry areas.

This improved variety has all the taste and bounty of Sweet 100, but more hardiness and less cracking. A very nutritious tomato with high vitamin C content. A well-established favorite with a very sweet taste and perfectly bite size.

60 days

Sriracha peppers are a hybrid jalapeño pepper that are large, dark green, and turn red when ripe. They are mildly hot, with a Scoville rating of around 2,300–2,500, and are used to make the popular condiment sriracha. 

Fruit: Large, uniform, dark green fruit that turns red

Skin: Smooth

Scoville rating: 2,300–2,500

Growth: Indeterminate

Days to harvest: 80–95

Spacing: 18–24 in (46–61 cm)

Height: 18–22 in (46–56 cm)

Here are some tips for growing Sriracha peppers:

Plant in full sun 

Ideal temperatures are 70–80°F during the day and 60–70°F at night 

Water deeply but not too often, about 1–2 times a week 

Wait to harvest until the fruit reaches full maturity to reduce yield 

Frequent picking will increase yield but will sacrifice flavor 

Use pruning shears or a knife to cut the fruit from the branch 

Sriracha peppers can be used for roasting, pickling, or slicing.

Hong gochu (홍고추) are vibrant red Korean chili peppers, prized for their sweet, smoky, slightly tangy flavor and mild-to-medium heat (around 5,000-7,000 SHU), essential for authentic kimchi, gochujang (chili paste), and stews, offering rich color, depth, and flavor to Korean cuisine, used fresh, dried, or ground. 

Color: Bright, glossy red when ripe, sometimes shiny green when unripe.

Shape: Elongated and slender.

Flavor: Rich, sweet, smoky, slightly floral, with earthy notes.

Heat: Mild to medium, less intense than some other Korean varieties. 

Gochugaru: Dried and ground to make coarse or fine chili flakes for kimchi, marinades, soups, and sauces.

Gochujang: A key fermented chili paste ingredient.

Fresh: Used chopped in side dishes (banchan), salads, or for garnishes.

Dried: Can be used whole or in powders for deep flavor and color. 

Provides spice, vibrant red color, sweet/smoky flavor, and acts as a natural preservative in kimchi.

A fundamental ingredient, distinguishing many traditional Korean dishes.