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Capsicum sp.
(Capsicums, chilies, sweet pepper, bell pepper, hot pepper,
paprika, pieprz, peperoncino, peperoni, peperone, pimienta,
pimiento, guindilla, shimia mirch)
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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 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 |
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| #Bc-29225 Bulk Seed 100 seeds $23.65 |
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| #P29225A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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| #P6-29225 Six Plants - moist root shipping pack; $11.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bc-9955 Bulk Seed 100 seeds $12.00 |
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| #P6-29225 Six Plants - moist root shipping pack; $11.50 |
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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 |
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| #P286A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| #Bz-125226 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $16.49 |
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| #B4z-125226 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $30.99 |
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| #B1-125226 Bulk Seed 1 lb. $85.99 |
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| #P125226 One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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(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 |
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| #Bz-0028724 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $18.99 |
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| #B4z-0028724 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $40.99 |
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| #B1-0028724 Bulk Seed 1 lb. $120.93 |
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| #P0028724A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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| #P6-0028724 Six Plants - moist root shipping pack; $11.50 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| #P288A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bz-5785 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $35.99 |
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| #B4z-5785 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $112.99 |
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| #P5785A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bz-0028924 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $18.99 |
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| #B4z-0028924 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $36.05 |
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| #B1-0028924 Bulk Seed 1 lb. $87.71 |
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| #P0028924 One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #B500-3468 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $37.69 |
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| #Bm-3468 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $70.00 |
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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 |
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| #B500-5776 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $36.99 |
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| #Bm-5776 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $59.95 |
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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 |
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| #B1z-5399 Bulk Seed 1oz, Approximately 250 seeds $22.99 |
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| #B4z-5399 Bulk Seed 1oz, Approximately 1000 seeds $50.69 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-5400 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $134.90 |
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| #458 Packet $16.50 Approximately 6 seeds |
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| #LG458 Large Packet $75.50 Approximately 50 seeds |
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| #P458A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $16.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bz-290 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $32.99 |
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| #B4z-290 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $104.99 |
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| #P290A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-9956 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $52.68 |
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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 |
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| #Bz-0029128 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $22.99 |
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| #B4z-0029128 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $38.78 |
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| #B1-0029128 Bulk Seed 1 lb. $96.11 |
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| #P0029128 Plant $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #P5783A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bz-578422 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $10.99 |
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| #B4z-578422 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $26.49 |
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| #B1-578422 Bulk Seed 1 lb. $50.49 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-666 Bulk seed 1000 $116.53 |
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| #P666A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-5401 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $21.75 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| #P575A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| #Bz-0029324 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $20.09 |
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| #B4z-0029324 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $35.28 |
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| #B1-0029324 Bulk Seed 1 lb. $85.47 |
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| #P0029324 One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #LG0057828 Large Packet $23.50 Approximately 500 seeds |
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| #B1-0057828 Bulk seed 1 lb. $223.50 |
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| #P0057828A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #B1z-0347026 Bulk Seed 1oz Approximately 1000 Seeds $68.53 |
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| #B4z-0347026 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $179.49 |
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| #P0347026 Plant $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-9951 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $387.50 |
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SWEET PEPPERS Go to top - Chiles
Agrich Gold Bell
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(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 |
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| #Bm-9963 Bulk seeds, 1000 seeds, $129.00 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-9965 Bulk seeds, 1000 seeds, $134.50 |
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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 |
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| #B500-3471 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $33.99 |
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| #Bm-3471 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $59.99 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-9967 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $50.00 |
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Banana (65 days)
- OP Sweet elongated peppers are perfect for
canning. Yellow ripening to orange.
| #3954 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
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| #Bz-3954 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $10.99 |
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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 |
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| #P826A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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California Wonder (75 days) -
The standard boxy green bell pepper. Thick walled
and great for stuffing.
| #0057922 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
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| #Bz-0057922 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $22.72 |
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| #B4z-0057922 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $50.99 |
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| #B1-0057922 Bulk Seed 1 lb. $81.69 |
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| #P0057922A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| #B500-1250 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $37.69 |
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| #Bm-1250 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $70.00 |
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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 |
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| #Bz-1251 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $13.99 |
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| #B4z-1251 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $34.99 |
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Giant
Aconcagua (70 days) - Great stuffing pepper. Long
fruit up to eleven inches. Very sweet
| #955 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
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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 |
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| #Bm-9968 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $62.68 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-5403 Bulk seeds, 1000 seeds, $82.95 |
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Jupiter (72 days)
- Thick walled four lobed green pepper. Great for stuffing.
Disease resistant.
| #828 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
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| #B1z-828 Bulk seed 1oz, $37.44 each, Approximately 250 seeds |
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| #B4z-828 Bulk seeds, 4oz $83.58, Approximately 50 seeds |
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| #P828A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #B500-2576 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $46.69 |
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| #Bm-2576 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $85.29 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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| #P2578A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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Peperocini
(72 days) Abundant yield of long yellow-green four in.
fruit. Classic Italian pepper.
| #823 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds |
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| #P823A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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Pimiento
(90-100 days) - Thick walls and sweet flesh make this meart
shaped pepper a favorite.
| #582 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds |
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| #P582A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #B1-295 Bulk seed 1oz, Approximately 250 seeds $39.27, |
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| #B4z-295 Bulk seed 4oz, Approximately 1000 seeds $87.22, Approximately 30 seeds |
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| #P295A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-9966 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $54.95 |
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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 |
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| #P1164A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #Bm-9969 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $59.95 |
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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 |
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| #P294A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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Sweet Italian Relleno
(75 days) Delicious Anaheim type chile.
Great for frying or stuffing.
| #784 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds |
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| #P784A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #B7g-0579325 Bulk Seed 7 g. (Approximately 1000 seeds) $108.29 |
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| #P0579325A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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| #P6-0579325 Six Plants - moist root shipping pack; $11.50 |
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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 |
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| #B500-3473 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $32.99 |
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| #Bm-3473 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $58.33 |
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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 |
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| #P956A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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Yellow
Bell (72 Days) - Bright yellow peppers are crunchy and
sweet. Good for stuffing or salads.
| #2577 Packet, $3.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds |
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| #P2577A One Plant in 2-1/2inch pot; $4.50 |
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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 |
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| #B1z-9592 Bulk seed 1oz $19.60 |
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| #B4z-9592 Bulk seed 4oz $35.00 |
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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.
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;
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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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