The Aleppo pepper is a moderately spicy variety of Capsicum annuum used as a spice, particularly in Turkish, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. Also known as the Halaby pepper, its pods are ripened to a burgundy color, then semi-dried, de-seeded, and crushed or coarsely ground.

Aleppo pepper, also known as Halaby pepper or pul biber, is a popular Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spice made from dried, coarsely ground, deep red chili peppers. It is highly prized for its complex flavor profile that offers more depth than standard crushed red pepper flakes. 

The Trinidad Moruga White Pepper is a rare, white variant of the Trinidad Moruga Scorpion pepper, known for its tropical flavor and extreme heat:

The Trinidad Moruga White Pepper is a super hot pepper with a Scoville Heat Unit (SHU) rating of over 1,000,000, though slightly less than the original Moruga Scorpion.

The Trinidad Moruga White Pepper can be used to make hot sauces, salsas, or spice-infused recipes. 

Award winning shrub. Excellent for freezing and eating fresh.

Zone 4-5

Indeterminate

85 days. Heirloom. Open-Pollinated. 

Create a sweet meat sauce with this gem. Eat raw as a snack or roast and saute it in its sweetness.

Okahijiki, or Land Seaweed, is a long, thin, grass-like green with rounded succulent leaves. The matchstick-shaped leaves measure around 6 centimeters long, and are bright green. They grow at the end of rounded, branched stems that can grow up to 30 centimeters in height. Baby leaves are harvested when they are between 10 and 15 centimeters long, when they are most tender. Older leaves can get tough. Okahijiki is juicy with a crisp texture and a tart, salty flavor.

Okahijiki is used in sushi, salads or as a side for fish or chicken dishes. Leaves are blanched in salty water and added to salads. Steam Okahijiki for a few minutes and serve tossed in mustard or vinegar. The succulent leaves can also be lightly sautéed in butter or oil, and will maintain their crisp texture. Use the smaller, thinner leaves as a garnish for appetizers or use the larger leaves as a bed for fish or meat. Okahijiki pairs well with soy sauce, sesame seed oil, vinegar, garlic and raw fish. Store unwashed Okahijiki in the refrigerator for up to a week.

It is a small variety of melon, around the size of a softball. It has flesh similar to most cantaloupes, but with a distinct and more intense aroma, and a more pink hue. It originated in the Charentes region of France, and is most associated with the Provençal area around the town of Cavaillon.

The Peter pepper is a rare, hot chili pepper with a distinctive shape.

Peter peppers are irregularly shaped pods that are 4–6 in long and 2–5 cm in diameter. They have a wrinkled, cylindrical shape with a rounded tip and a cleft. The skin is glossy, waxy, and firm, and the flesh is semi-thick, crisp, and pale green to red. Peter peppers ripen from green to bright red. 

Peter peppers have a bright, vegetal, and sweet flavor with a moderate to hot level of spice. They are similar to jalapeños but slightly sweeter.

Peter peppers have a Scoville heat unit (SHU) rating of 10,000–23,000, which is hotter than a jalapeño. 

The origin of the Peter pepper is unknown, but it is believed to be from Appalachia, United States.

Santaka peppers are 2–3 inches long, thin-walled, and have a tapered teardrop shape. They are green when unripe and turn red when ripe. The skin is thin and wrinkled when harvested. 

Santaka peppers have a Scoville heat rating of 40,000–50,000, which means they are very hot. They have a simple, intense heat that blends well with other bold spices. 

Santaka peppers can be used fresh in stir-fries and soups, or dried into a powder for sauces, chutneys, salsas, and more. They can also be steeped in vegetable oils to infuse the oil with their heat.