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PEPPER

Capsicum sp.
(Capsicums, chilies, sweet pepper, bell pepper, hot pepper, paprika, pieprz, peperoncino, peperoni, peperone, pimienta, pimiento, guindilla, shimia mirch)

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CHILES



Chiles
Capsicum annuum Chile pepper plant
              seeds

RICH's CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE
Legend has it that a red hot chile, like a rattlesnake, is easy to identify: the more flame-shaped and red the fruit, the hotter the pepper, but we have discovered, sometimes painfully, that this is not always the case. To protect the misguided and the unsuspecting and to help compare our peppers, we have created RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE (for those of you who prefer a more precise logic, a Scoville rating is also included). Rich's ratings are:

1 - YOU CALL THIS A PEPPER? Sweet bell peppers fall here; not hot at all
2 - HMMM, OKAY, THERE IS SOMETHING TO THIS ONE. Still sweet, but with a slight bite
3 - ALL RIGHT! THIS IS A CHILE! Moderate; this one leaves your tongue singing.
4 - QUICK - THE TORTILLAS! This one is hot, but your oral mucous membranes are still intact. (Note: Do not reach for the water - only makes it worse.)
5 - WHOA, NELLI!   These varieties are only for the brave. Sometimes, no sound at all emits from the person eating - he is trying to catch his breath. When he can speak, he often asks if he still has a face.

(Keep in mind that there are many factors that determine the heat of a pepper including the amount of rainfall the plants receive, and the pH of your soil, so the actual heat of your peppers may vary.)

SEED SPECS:  Average 4000 seeds per ounce
All varieties listed are open pollinated, unless indicated.
Plants are individually packed in 2in. pots and will be shipped when available and appropriate for your area.  There is no minimum order.  Please email shipdept@richfarmgarden.com   to check availability and scheduled shipping dates.  ORDER EARLY!



Agrich Old fashioned hot Jalapeno peppers Capsicum annuum  Agrich Jalapeño - 70 days -  This pepper strain comes from years of careful selection of heavy producer plants with consistent, heavy walled fruit that has the distinctive Jalapeno flavor, not too hot, and not too mild.   Fat chilies from 3 to 4 inches long.  For lovers of the true flavor of the old fashioned Jalapeno, this pepper is tart with a RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING of- 4,  (Scoville: 50000).
#29225  Packet, $3.50   Approximately 25 seeds
#Bc-29225  Bulk Seed   100 seeds   $23.65
#P29225A  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50
#P6-29225  Six Plants - moist root shipping pack; $11.50


Agrich Poblano - Super large (5 inch)poblano/ancho, medium hot when green (poblano), maturing to a firey maroon (ancho). Chili used for mole sauce and for chile rellanos. RICHs CHILE PEPPER - THERMAL SCALE RATING of- 2 to 4,  (Scoville: 3000-50,000)
#9955  Packet, $3.50   Approximately 25 seeds
#Bc-9955  Bulk Seed   100 seeds   $12.00
#P6-29225  Six Plants - moist root shipping pack; $11.50


Aji Amarillo Chiles  Aji Amarillo (80-90 days) A South American variety with a spicy smoky flavor. Medium hot. 3-4in. wrinkled orange to red fruits can be dried & ground into powder or eaten fresh.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3;  Scoville: 20000
#286  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#P286A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50



Aji Colorado (75-85 days) Fire-engine red hot chile from Chile.  Short shrubby plants with 3-5 inch fruits.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3; Scoville: 20000
#573  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds


Anaheim
        Chiles  Anaheim (77 days)  One of the most popular varieties for use in 'chile rellenos', these long tapered green fruits have a mildly pungent, slightly sweet flavor and turn red when ripe.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 2; Scoville: 3000
#125226  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#Bz-125226  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $16.49
#B4z-125226  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $30.99
#B1-125226  Bulk Seed   1 lb.   $85.99
#P125226  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Capsicum annuum Ancho Poblano chile pepper
                    (Scale in inches) 
  Ancho/Poblano (90-110 days) Known as ancho when dried and poblano when fresh, this mildly hot pepper is used for "chile rellenos" and mole. Dark green fruits turn red when mature.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - (Pablano) 2, Scoville: 3000; (Ancho) 4, Scoville: 50000
#0028724  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#Bz-0028724  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $18.99
#B4z-0028724  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $40.99
#B1-0028724  Bulk Seed   1 lb.   $120.93
#P0028724A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50
#P6-0028724    Six Plants - moist root shipping pack; $11.50


Bacio
        di Satana Satan's Kiss Chiles  Bacio di Satana (Satan's Kiss)  90 days.  Small round cherry pepper packs a powerful hot flavor. RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING -  4, Scoville: 50000
#2536  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds



Balloon  (90-100 days) -  3-4 foot tall plants with small leaves and strange-looking fruits that resemble a bell pepper that has been stepped upon.  Flesh is crunchy and sweet, but the placenta and seeds are extremely hot.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4;  Scoville: 50000
#576  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 10 seeds



Bird's Beak  (78 days) -  Narrow Mexican cayenne type with a smoky flavor. Excellent for salsas. Plants grow to 36" tall.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3;  Scoville: -2500
#9957  Packet, $4.50 each,  Approximately 20 seeds



Black Hungarian  (70-80 days) -  This Hungarian heirloom has green foliage with purple veins.  Fruit is purple, ripening to red and shaped like a jalapeno.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3, Scoville:  20000
#577  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 20 seeds


Bolivian Rainbow Chiles  Bolivian Rainbow (75-85 days) - This import from Bolivia makes a lovely landscape plant with its purple leaves and lovely 1/2in. fruits which begin purple, then yellow and finally red.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4, Scoville: 50000
#288  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#P288A   One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Caribbean Red Habanero Capsicum annuum  Caribbean Red Habanero (90 days) - A Habanero that ripens to a bright red colored, 2 inch thin wall fruit.  Hotter than most Habanero varieties. 
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 5,  Scoville: 400000
#5785  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#Bz-5785  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $35.99
#B4z-5785  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $112.99
#P5785A  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Cayenne
        Chile pepper  Cayenne (75 days) This heirloom is the classic slender red chile; a main ingredient in Cajun and New Orleans cuisine. Dries well and makes lovely ristras.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4, Scoville: 50000
#0028924  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#Bz-0028924  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $18.99
#B4z-0028924  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $36.05
#B1-0028924  Bulk Seed   1 lb.   $87.71
#P0028924  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Cherry bomb pepper  Cherry Bomb (60 days)  Round peppers begin green, but turn cherry red as they ripen.  Strong plants are disease resistant.   RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING -  3, Scoville: 10000 

#3468  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#B500-3468  Bulk Seed   500 seeds   $37.69
#Bm-3468  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds   $70.00


Chiltepin Tepin Chile pepper     Chiltepin (Tepin) (160 days) -   One of the world's hottest peppers. A native of Mexico, This small 1/4 inch round pepper is red when ripe, but these are often picked green and pickled with the stem still on.   Disease resistant.   RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 5
#5776  Packet $6.50   Approximately 25 seeds
#B500-5776  Bulk Seed   500 seeds   $36.99
#Bm-5776  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds   $59.95


Como de Toro (Cowhorn)  (75 days) - Distinctive curved pods are 8-10 inches long and resemble cown horns. Plants grow to 36 inches in height and bear profusely. Great for salsa and fresh market sales.    RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 2; Scoville Rating: 2500 to 5000
#5399  Packet $4.50   Approximately 25 seeds
#B1z-5399  Bulk Seed   1oz, Approximately 250 seeds   $22.99
#B4z-5399  Bulk Seed   1oz, Approximately 1000 seeds   $50.69



Dante's Inferno  - (62 days)  7 inch long pale green fruits mature to range and then red. Great roasted or fried. Tangy, medium hot.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3;  Scoville: 1500-2500
#9958  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 20 seeds


Georgia Flame (90 days) Compact 24 inch plants are perfect for container or patio. 2 x 8 inch red thick wall fruits are crunchy and spicy. Great for salsas.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3,  Scoville: 1500-2500
#5400  Packet, $5.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#Bm-5400  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds    $134.90



  Escudo Pepper (100 days) - This pepper was developed for heat. Starting with a small red hot chile that was found in South East Asia, the hottest from each year's harvest over 40 years was selected, originally to be eaten, but now generally used to control pests. We are not claiming that the pepper is inedible, for those adventurous souls with strong stomachs, but put this plant in full sun, and starve it for water, and you've got a HOT pepper! Hotter yet, when grown on acidic soil as demonstrated in a trial at the Agrich Experimental Farm.  This was achieved by adding sulfur to the soil, and peppers produced were very hot indeed. We do not recommend this soil treatment for food peppers, or even for garden pest use, due to changes in the way that elements are drawn into plant and fruit, but it may be possible to achieve even hotter garden safe pepper spray if planted on naturally occurring acidic soil.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 5+; Scoville: to 2,000,000
#458     Packet   $16.50     Approximately 6 seeds
#LG458     Large Packet   $75.50     Approximately 50 seeds
#P458A  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot;    $16.50


Habanero
        Chile pepper  Habanero (95 days) This Central American native is world famous for its volcanic taste. Lantern -shaped fruits ripen to a golden orange. Said to be seven  times hotter than a jalapeno, but the flavor is very different, and the connoisseur knows what they like.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 5,  Scoville: 350000
#290  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#Bz-290  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $32.99
#B4z-290  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $104.99
#P290A  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Hungarian Apple (78 days) - Round 2inch fruits are cream colored ripening to red. Thick, crunchy flesh and medium hot flavor.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3,  Scoville: 1500-2500
#9956  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#Bm-9956  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds    $52.68


Hungarian Hot Wax Chile Banana pepper  Hungarian Hot Wax (Hot Banana Pepper) 85 days - Very dependable producer from Hungary; fruits are 4-6in. long upright & yellow.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 2, Scoville: 4000
#0029128  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#Bz-0029128  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $22.99
#B4z-0029128  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $38.78
#B1-0029128  Bulk Seed   1 lb.   $96.11
#P0029128  Plant       $4.50


Jalapeno gigante Capsicum annuum  Jalapeño Gigante - (65 days) - Hybrid Jalapeno with mild flavor reaching sizes of 4.5 to 5 inches with thick walls. Great for stuffing and chipolte dishes.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3, Scoville: 20,000
#5783  Packet $6.50   Approximately 10 seeds
#P5783A  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50



  Jalapeño M (65-70 days) - Excellent, consistent producer. Mild flavor. Fat green chilies 3 to 4 inches long
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3, Scoville: 15000
#578422   Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#Bz-578422  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $10.99
#B4z-578422  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $26.49
#B1-578422  Bulk Seed   1 lb.   $50.49


Naga Jolokia Ghost pepper Bhut Jolokia  Naga Jolokia (also known as: Ghost pepper, Bhut Jolokia, Naga King Chile, Bhoot Jolokia, Bih Jolokia, Naga Morich, Saga Jolokia, Tezpur Chile and Umorok.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 5; Scoville: 855000 to 1,400,000
#666     Packet $8.50     Approximately 30 seeds
#Bm-666     Bulk seed 1000 $116.53    
#P666A  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Numex Big Jim(New Mexico Big Jim) (77 days)Super Anaheim type 2 x 9 inch green fruits maturing to red. Medium hot with up to 30 pods per plant. One of the cultivars developed by Fabian Garcia at the New Mexico State University.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4,  Scoville: 6500
#5401  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#Bm-5401  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds    $21.75



Pasilla (78 days) -  Mild, sweet slender 12" fruits - green turning to mahogany when mature. Great for paste in Mexican dishes. This variety was used to produce todays Hatch and New Mexico chiles.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3;  Scoville: 1500-2500
#9960  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 20 seeds


Peruvian Purple Chiles  Peruvian Purple (85-95 days)  Pretty enough to be an ornamental.  Plants are purple, as are the spicy fruuts.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3, Scoville: 20000
#575  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#P575A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50



Scotch Bonnet Mix (90 days) - Caribbean hot pepper related to the Habanero, with round 1-1/2 inch fruits.  Hot with a taste of tomato.  Good variety for salsas and sauces.
#2599  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds


Serrano
        Chile pepper  Serrano (80-90 days) - Popular in Southwest dishes and in Thai foods, this chile has a classic flame-shaped appearance. 3-4in. fruits are great for hot sauces and pickling. Walls are medium thick. The plant itself is also distinctive - unlike other peppers, it has fuzzy leaves.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4, Scoville: 30000
#0029324  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#Bz-0029324  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $20.09
#B4z-0029324  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $35.28
#B1-0029324  Bulk Seed   1 lb.   $85.47
#P0029324  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Tabasco
        Chile pepper  Tabasco (85 days) -  Little peppers used to make tobasco sauce.  Small, but powerful.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4,  Scoville: 50000
#0057828  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#LG0057828  Large Packet $23.50   Approximately 500 seeds
#B1-0057828   Bulk seed   1 lb.    $223.50
#P0057828A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Thai
        Dragon Chile pepper  Thai Dragon (70 days)  - Hybrid oriental type hot pepper.  Shaped like a serrano, it begins green, but reddens as it ages.
#0347026  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#B1z-0347026   Bulk Seed 1oz   Approximately 1000 Seeds       $68.53
#B4z-0347026  Bulk Seed   4 oz.    $179.49
#P0347026  Plant       $4.50


Tinidad Scorpion (95 days) - Tested at 1.2 million scovilles and rated the world's hottest pepper. Lantern shaped fruits mature to bright red. Handle with gloves. Makes great pepper spray, but watch out!
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 5++,  Scoville: 1,200,000
#9961  Packet $9.50 each,  Approximately 20 seeds
#Bm-9951  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds    $387.50




SWEET PEPPERS                    Go to top - Chiles


Agrich Gold Bell  - (74 days) Golden yellow bell with thick walls. 3-1/2 x 4 inch fruits. Disease resistant.
#9963  Packet, $5.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#Bm-9963  Bulk seeds, 1000 seeds, $129.00


Agrich Humongoid Bell (63 days) Huge green bells mature to red. Thick walls and disease resistance make this the choice for your garden. 5 x 8 inch fruits. Voted 'Best Bell' in our trials.
#9965  Packet, $8.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#Bm-9965  Bulk seeds, 1000 seeds, $134.50


Aladdin(72 days)  -  Hybrid.   A beautiful 4-lobed bell pepper measuring up to 5in. in diameter.  Dependable with high yields. Black leaf spot tolerant.
#3471  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#B500-3471  Bulk Seed   500 seeds   $33.99
#Bm-3471  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds   $59.99


Antohi Romanian  (53 days) - 2 x 4 inch pointed bell pepper. Great for frying - very sweet. Fruits are yellow ripening to red. Romanian heirloom.
#9967  Packet, $4.50 each,  Approximately 20 seeds
#Bm-9967  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds    $50.00


Yellow
        banana pepper  Banana (65 days) -  OP  Sweet elongated peppers are perfect for canning.  Yellow ripening to orange.
#3954  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#Bz-3954  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $10.99



Bull Nose (Large Sweet Spanish, Sweet Mountain) (60 days) - Heirloom dating from 1759 India is a good thick walled blocky sweet bell pepper for warm climates.  Ripens from green to scarlet.
#826  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#P826A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50



Buran (90 days)  - Sweet heirloom bell-type pepper from Poland with 3-lobed 4in. fruits.  Green fruits will mature to red, but remain sweet.
#580  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 12 seeds


California Wonder sweet bell pepper  California Wonder (75 days)  - The standard boxy green bell pepper.  Thick walled and great for stuffing.
#0057922  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#Bz-0057922  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $22.72
#B4z-0057922  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $50.99
#B1-0057922  Bulk Seed   1 lb.   $81.69
#P0057922A  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Chervena Chuska sweet pepper  Chervena Chuska (Chujski) 85 days - Sweet heirloom from Bulgaria used primarily for roasting.  Fruits are green, ripening to mahogany, then red.  Fruits are 6 inches long.
#581  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds


Chocolate Bell pepper  Chocolate Bell (70 days) -  F1 Hybrid;  Dark green bell shaped pepper ripens to a dark mahogany.  Disease resistant.
#1250  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#B500-1250  Bulk Seed   500 seeds   $37.69
#Bm-1250  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds   $70.00


Cubanelle pepper  Cubanelle (68 days)  - A large smooth heirloom pepper with 6in. tapered bright yellow-green fruits.  Good for frying.
#1251  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#Bz-1251  Bulk Seed   1 oz.   $13.99
#B4z-1251  Bulk Seed   4 oz.   $34.99


Giant Aconcagua pepper  Giant Aconcagua (70 days)  - Great stuffing pepper. Long fruit up to eleven inches. Very sweet
#955  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds


Golden Treasure(80 days) Italian heirloom. Large tapered fruits 2 x 8 inch. Green ripening to yellow. Medium thick flesh, thin skin. Very sweet. Excellent frying pepper.
#9968  Packet, $9.50 each,  Approximately 20 seeds
#Bm-9968  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds    $62.68


Jingle Bell (60 days) - 1-1/2 x 2 inch mini green bells mature to red. Crispy fruits make a pretty stir fry or salad. Very high yields.
#5403  Packet, $5.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#Bm-5403  Bulk seeds, 1000 seeds, $82.95


Jupiter
        pepper  Jupiter  (72 days) - Thick walled four lobed green pepper.  Great for stuffing. Disease resistant.
#828  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#B1z-828  Bulk seed 1oz, $37.44 each,  Approximately 250 seeds
#B4z-828  Bulk seeds, 4oz $83.58,  Approximately 50 seeds
#P828A   One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Lilac Bell
        pepper  Lilac Bell (72 days)  - Hybrid.  Thick walled pepper with a pretty lilac color.  Brightens up a salad and tastes great.
#2576  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#B500-2576  Bulk Seed   500 seeds   $46.69
#Bm-2576  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds   $85.29


Marconi
        pepper  Marconi (70-90 days)  - Italian heirloom pepper with very sweet, large red fruits suitable for frying and peeling.
#583  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds



Nardello (also known as Jimmy Nardellos)(70 days)- Heirloom variety was imported by Guiseppe Nardello from the Ruoti region of Italy to the US in 1887. Sweet pepper perfect for frying or for eating fresh.
#296  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds



Orange Bell  (72 days)  Large thick walled peppers become a rich orange when ripe.  Good for stuffing.
#2578  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 50 seeds
#P2578A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Peperocini pepper  Peperocini (72 days) Abundant yield of long yellow-green four in. fruit.  Classic Italian pepper.
#823  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P823A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Pimiento
        pepper  Pimiento (90-100 days)  - Thick walls and sweet flesh make this meart shaped pepper a favorite.
#582  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P582A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Purple Beauty Bell Pepper  Purple Beauty Bell (70 days) - Another rare variety that matures to a deep dark purple. Thick walls make it good for stuffing.
#295  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#B1-295  Bulk seed 1oz, Approximately 250 seeds $39.27, 
#B4z-295  Bulk seed 4oz, Approximately 1000 seeds $87.22,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P295A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Quadrato d'Asti Rosso (80 days) - Giant 7-8oz red bell from Asti, Italy with thick walls and a sweet rich flavor. Classic bell!
#9966  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#Bm-9966  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds   $54.95


Red Bell
        pepper  Red Bell (68 days)  F-1 Hybrid;  Vigorous plants bearing deep red thick walled bell pepper.  5 inch fruits.  Disease resistant.
#1164  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#P1164A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Sheepnose  (75 days)  - Pimiento type heirloom form Ohio with thick juicy meaty flesh. 4 x 3 inch fruits. An excellent choice for canning.
#9969  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#Bm-9969  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds   $59.95



Sunrise Orange Bell (70 days) - This pretty rare variety matures early to a bright orange-yellow. Good northern variety.
#294  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#P294A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50



Sweet Italian Relleno (75 days) Delicious Anaheim type chile.  Great for frying or stuffing.
#784  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#P784A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Sweet Long Tall Sally Capsicum annuum green bell LTS
        pepper  Sweet Sally - 70 days - otherwise known as 'Long Tall Sally', 'Long Tall Sweet' or 'The LTS Pepper' is a very heavy producer of large, thick walled, fat and very long sweet peppers.  These fruits have few seeds.  Excellent for stuffing.
#0579325  Packet  $4.50   Approximately 15 seeds
#B7g-0579325  Bulk Seed   7 g. (Approximately 1000 seeds)   $108.29
#P0579325A  One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50
#P6-0579325  Six Plants - moist root shipping pack; $11.50


Sweet Spot  (70 days)  -  Hybrid.  Banana type pepper.  Very sweet.  Good frying type.  Black leaf spot tolerant.
#3473  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 30 seeds
#B500-3473  Bulk Seed   500 seeds   $32.99
#Bm-3473  Bulk Seed   1000 seeds   $58.33



Tennesse Cheese (82 days)  Heirloom from Spain. Early Pimiento type. Perfect for short season. Fruits are ruffled and round. Good for stuffing.  Heavy producer
#956  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 20 seeds
#P956A   One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Yellow bell pepper  Yellow Bell (72 Days) - Bright yellow peppers are crunchy and sweet.  Good for stuffing or salads.
#2577  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#P2577A    One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50


Yolo Wonder (74 days) -Standard green bell - ripens to red. Thick walled 4-1/2 x 4 inch fruits. Great for stuffing.
#9592  Packet, $3.50 each,  Approximately 25 seeds
#B1z-9592    Bulk seed 1oz $19.60
#B4z-9592    Bulk seed 4oz $35.00


CULTIVATION
Peppers are members of the family Solanaceae, the Nightshade family, which also includes potatoes.  There are about 27 named species of peppers, five of which include most garden peppers: C. annuum, C. baccatum, C. chinense , and C. pubescens. 

Peppers grow best in well drained soils with a pH of 6.5 and sufficient organic matter to allow water retention and adequate nutrients (high nitrogen should be avoided as it promotes plant growth over fruit production).  Soil should be worked fairly fine before planting. 

Best success is had by transplanting seedlings into a prepared garden rather than direct seeding.  For transplants, sow seed in pots or trays in a light well drained soil at a depth of 1/4 inch about 8-10 weeks before the date scheduled to transplant outdoors.  Keep moist and warm (75-90F) until seedlings emerge.  Germination occurs within 8-25 days (germination will occur very slowly and unevenly in cooler soil, see the Propagation - Soil temperature Graph below) . When seedlings reach about 2 inches in height and have their third leaf, reduce temperatures to 55F at night for 4 weeks being certain to give them bright light during the day.  After this time, keep heat at about 70F both daytime and night. 

After all danger of frost has past and soil has warmed to 65F, transplant seedlings outdoors in prepared soil in full sun.  Seedlings should have buds, but no flowers for best tranplants.  Plant seedlings 18-24 inches apart in rows 24-36 inches apart.  We prefer 'puddling' (filling the transplant hole with water when planting) with a fertilizer solution high in phosphorus when planting.  Cool temperatures after transplanting can be mitigated by using row covers when temperatures fall below 55F, just make sure to remove the covers when temperatures reach 85F to avoid damage to the plants.  Sun scald on fruits can be caused by insufficient leaf cover and can be remedied by providing some shade to the plants in afternoon sun.  (Balanced feeding will usually avoid this situation.)

If irrigation is necessary, make certain to water at ground level to avoid sun scald and some diseases.  For best production, continue to add high phosphorus fertilizers through the growth process, but avoid high applications of nitrogen which will cause excess foliage and lower fruit production.

Peppers contain capsaicin a chemical that produces a burning heat sensation when the fruit is eaten.  The amount of capsaicin determines the heat of the fruit - sweet peppers having little to none and hot peppers contain more.  The chemical is present in the membrane surrounding the seeds and sometimes in the fruit itself.  We have found that slightly starving a plant for water, such as planting on a mound, can make your chilies taste a little hotter; and comparatively slightly milder when planted in a dip and given plenty of water. The main way, of course, to get the heat and flavor that you want is variety selection and the seed genetics. 

Capsaicin in chilies is used to manufacture topical medications used to treat arthritis, etc.  Capsaicin can also be used as a vasodiator, to treat stomach problems, as a local anesthetic, a mild antibiotic, a general energizing tonic. Most peppers are an excellent source Vitamin C.



Soil temperature
        for planting pepper seeds

There is great diversity in the pepper varieties that we offer; which make the general information provided only valuable as adjustable guidelines. This may also affect your seed planting and propagation strategies and the germination rates under your planting conditions may vary from the seed lot test results. The following soil temperature data is for peppers in general: Temperatures are average daytime from planting to emergence. Percentage is average germination rate. Days is number of days to emergence.
50ºF x 1% x days; 59ºF x 70% x 25 days; 68ºF x 96% x 13 days; 77ºF x 98% x 8 days; 86ºF x 95% x 8 days; 95ºF x 70% x 9 days;

TIPS:     HARVESTING FOR SEED
To grow a true variety from seed, many plant types will require controlled pollination in most neighborhoods. But a consumer saving seed for himself, or, even if you have designated yourself as a keeper of the species, with good seed storage practices does not have to do the same thing every year. He might do with a looser approach. Even in the Corn Belt with every other neighbor growing corn, a good sweet corn can be grown and saved with a little observation and planning. First make sure that your neighbor is not growing a poison corn, then plant the corn earlier or later than your neighbor, or use a longer or shorter variety. Look a little farther on the prevailing upwind side, but it's not that difficult. Some vegetable types cross more easily, than others but generally, space them as far apart as possible, and if you are planting for your own consumption, go for it. For a vegetable like corn, you will need to calculate how much you will eat, and then plant more for seed. The corn for food will be picked sooner for more tender eats, but the seed corn will be in the field longer for sure maturity, and aid in the drying, so plant this farther from the coon tracks. A vegetable like the pepper may make you think that you can have your cake and eat it too, and this is true, but still wants management. In our micro-managed chile pepper plots, we will go through the rows when the fruits have started to come and mark the plants that have the characteristics that we desire. We allow the largest fruits on these plants to stay to full maturity and begin to dry on the plant. The others are picked younger for freezing and canning (and eating straight-away), while the seed peppers are eventually harvested and after the seeds removed, the fruit is dried and ground. This difference in the tender green beans that we eat, and the mature seeds we harvest from our kitchen garden is even greater, and it happens faster, so we tend to sort on a pod by pod basis rather than by the plant. We enjoy our favorite young tender beans in the pod all winter long out of the freezer, but the tougher pods from the seed beans are fed to the cows or rabbits as fast as we can haul them.

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