Hot Pepper

Anaheim Pepper - The "Ortega" Experiment In 1894, the history of the New Mexico chile split in two. While one chile stayed in the high desert to develop the signature spice that became the "Hatch"...

AZ20 Hot Pepper - The Story of a Chile Breeding Triumph For years, we searched out one particular roadside roaster in Flagstaff, Arizona, drawn by the incredible aroma of fresh-roasted gre

Chilhuacle Negro - Emperor of Chiles This rare chile seed took us years to track down. Our search wound through a network of friends, farmers, and market vendors in Oaxaca, eventually leading us to...

Chiltepin Pepper - Mother of All Peppers Looking more like a small round berry than a chile, the Chiltepin – pronounced “chill tuh peen” – is one of the oldest and few remaining wild chiles. Often...

Concho Chile – Arizona’s Secret Flavor Treasure A few miles outside the southernmost Hopi village, an exchange occurred in 1583 that ripples through the centuries to today. The Hopi, a people of...

Espelette Pepper - Taste the Basque Country in Your Garden The Espelette pepper has certainly earned its legendary status by consistently proving itself to be exceptional. This treasured chile of...

Jalapeño M Hot Pepper - The Original Jalapeño An improved historical pepper that is ubiquitous in Mexico and the American Southwest. It has a medium heat with a great flavor either green or red...

Lemon Drop Hot Pepper – Addictive Spicy Citrus Flavor For those who love their chile heat with a citrus tang, this is the pepper to know and grow. Also called Aji Limon or Lemon Chile and very...

Nuevo Sandia Pepper - Deep, Rich Flavor Traditionally, Sandia chiles are grown and used for the red dried fruit or pods, ground into chile powder and chile flakes, and are one of the most-used...

Paprika Jackson Pepper - Mild, Yet Bold Southwest Paprika  Paprika Jackson’s sweet, mild warmth was almost lost just over a decade ago. Fortunately, a chile pepper breeder from southern Arizona who...

Pepperoncini Pepper - Greek Favorite This Milanese strain of an old Greek variety is unparalleled for purity and productivity. Large yields of thin 2 - 4” long, lime-green fruits stay sweet until...

Poblano/Ancho Pepper - Fresh or Dried This thick-walled stuffing pepper is 4" x 2 1/2" at shoulder and turns from black-green to red-brown when ripe. Concentrated fruit set on beautiful 2-3' tall...

Red Peter Pepper - Spice Up Your Garden You should grow this chile despite its unusual shape. Appearances aside, this is a surprisingly good pepper with an excellent flavor balanced by a good amount...

Serrano Tampiqueno Pepper - The Fiery Jewel of Mexican Cuisine The serrano pepper (also known as the chile serrano) may be small, but it packs a fiery punch! This vibrant green chile is a staple in...

Shishito Pepper - The Essential Japanese Frying Pepper The Shishito is best known for its culinary Roll of the Dice —a game of chance where one in ten peppers delivers an unexpected burst of heat...

Tabasco Pepper - The "Sauce Pepper" Since 1849 For spicy food lovers around the world, the word "Tabasco" brings to mind the diamond-labeled icon that launched the global hot sauce industry. But to...