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Peppers
Sweet peppers are an excellent source of vitamin C when fully ripe and especially when eaten raw. The varieties that ripen to red contribute vitamin A as well. We also offer a number of chile peppers here, ranging from mild to intensely hot.
In 1912, American chemist Wilbur Scoville devised what he called the "Scoville Organoleptic Test" as a means to measure the relative hotness or piquancy of chile peppers. Although it is somewhat subjective, the Scoville Scale (as it's known today) is still used by growers and makers of hot sauce to rate piquancy by so-called Scoville Heat Units (SHU).
What the Scoville Scale measures, of course, is the concentration of capsaicin - the chemical compound that produces the piquant nature of chiles.
Anaheim
Mildly hot, 15cm (6") long green peppers borne on vigorous, upright, bushy 45-60cm (18-24") tall plants. This HEIRLOOM from southern California has been around since at least 1913. It has thick walls that are excellent or roasting or smoking, and will mature to red if left on the plant. Much less hot than a Jalapeno at 100-500 SHUs.
Matures in 70-90 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP642 A (0.2g) approximately 26 seeds
PP642 B (1g) approximately 130 seeds
PP642 C (5g) approximately 650 seeds
Ancho
Heart-shaped peppers are 7-10cm (3-4") long with a mildly pungent and slightly sweet taste. In its fresh form (called "poblano") it is a very dark, glossy green and is used roasted and stuffed for rellenos (remove skin after roasting). When reddish-brown and dried (called ancho) it is used to make chili powder and mole sauce. Plants produce lots of high quality, dark-green peppers that ripen to red. 1,000 - 2,000 SHU's.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP643 A (0.5g) approximately 60 seeds
PP643 B (2g) approximately 240 seeds
PP643 C (10g) approximately 1200 seeds
PP643 D (25g) approximately 3000 seeds
Belcanto
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Belcanto is a Capia type sweet red pepper. Capias are a Turkish variety that are great for sun drying or roasting, but they're also good raw or stuffed. Belcanto is early maturing, and produces lots of double-lobed fruits to 15cm (6") in length. A hearty, compact plant for open field or greenhouse production with high levels of sugar in the fruits. This hybrid seed is sold by seed count.
Matures in 60 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP617 A 10 seeds
PP617 B 100 seeds
Blushing Beauty
Replaces Ivory. Sweet and crisp full-flavoured bell pepper that blushes gracefully from ivory to gold to red as it matures on the plant (delicious at any stage). Thick, beautiful and big, 10cm (4") long by 10cm (4") wide. Tremendous yield when container or garden planting. Resistant to Tobacco Mosiac Virus. Sold by seed count.
Matures in 67 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP633 A 10 seeds
PP633 B 100 seeds
PP633 C 500 seeds
PP633 D 1000 seeds
California Wonder 300
California Wonder Pepper seeds are one of the standards for bell peppers. Bears heavy, smooth-skinned, thick-walled, blocky peppers on vigorous 45-60cm (18-24") tall plants. Peppers are 4-lobed and start out green, but with enough heat they'll turn a lovely red.
Matures in 65-75 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP620 A (0.5g) approximately 81 seeds
PP620 B (2g) approximately 334 seeds
PP620 C (15g) approximately 2445 seeds
PP620 D (100g) approximately 16300
California Wonder 300 Organic
California Wonder Pepper seeds are one of the standards for bell peppers, CERTIFIED ORGANIC California Wonder 300 bears heavy, smooth-skinned, thick-walled, blocky peppers on vigorous 45-60cm (18-24") tall plants. Peppers are 4-lobed and start out green, but with enough heat they'll turn a lovely red.
Matures in 65-75 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP619 A (0.5g) approximately 60 seeds
PP619 B (2g) approximately 240 seeds
PP619 C (10g) approximately 1200 seeds
PP619 D (100g) approximately 12000 seeds
Cheyenne
SPICY HOT! This early-ripening hybrid has all the heat of "cayenne" chilies, but the fruits mature orange on stout, 45cm (18") tall plants. Great for containers, Cheyenne is productive and HOT, with a sweet red bell pepper undertone in its flavour. The peppers dry well for making homemade hot chili powder. 30,000 - 50,000 SHU's. Sold by seed count.
Matures in 65-70 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP626 A 10 seeds
PP626 B 100 seeds
PP626 C 250 seeds
PP626 D 500 seeds
PP626 E 1000 seeds
Chile de Arbol
Small, dark red chiles grow on this Mexican HEIRLOOM bush, and pack a wallop at 15,000 - 30,000 SHUs. Grow de Arbol in containers and move indoors into a greenhouse over winter, and it will come back as a perennial for several years. Thin-skinned fruits are easy to dry, and they have a very pleasant, hot, smoky, distinctive flavour.
Matures in 80-90 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP641 A (0.2g) approximately 26 seeds
PP641 B (1g) approximately 130 seeds
PP641 C (5g) approximately 650 seeds
Chocolate Beauty
Chocolate Beauty Peppers are medium large, lobed bell peppers that turn from green to a chocolate brown if left to mature for 85 days. As they turn colour, the sweetness really increases, and they are visually stunning when mixed with yellow bell peppers in a salad. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus.
Matures in 67 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP632 A (0.2g) approximately 26 seeds
PP632 B (1g) approximately 133 seeds
PP632 C (10g) approximately 1330 seeds
Filius Blue
Spicy hot! Filius Blue Pepper Seeds are sometimes grown in containers as an ornamental plant, this exotic bush has purplish foliage. The peppers are also purple-blue (and very hot) when young, but mature to a bright red with a milder edge. A versatile and curious plant for chile lovers. 40,000 - 58,000 SHU's. Sold by seed count.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP650 A 20 seeds
PP650 B 100 seeds
Friars Hat
Capiscum baccatum
SPICY HOT! Friar's Hat is a hotter than average, 3-sided chile originally grown in Barbados as Peri-Peri. Sometimes called Bishop's Crown, these unusually shaped fruits are wider than they are long. Start indoors in March above 20C (70F) to allow them time to ripen to a bright red. 5,000 - 30,000 SHU's. Sold by seed count.
Matures in 100 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP645 A 20 seeds
PP645 B 100 seeds
Golden Summer
Like Golden Bell, this handsome pepper produces 4-lobed, bright golden yellow fruits when fully mature. They start as a pale green and develop the distinctive yellow in about 70 days. Good leaf cover will protect fruits from sunscald (the grey and soft area that isn't moldy). Do you want bigger peppers? Try taking off some of the flowers. Golden Summers add sparkle to salads and dip trays.
Matures in 62 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP625 A (0.1g) approximately 15 seeds
PP625 B (1g) approximately 154 seeds
PP625 C (5g) approximately 770 seeds
Gypsy
We highly recommend Gypsy Pepper seeds. This yellow, thick-walled sweet pepper that is every bit as good as bell varieties. A long 15–18cm (6–7") pepper, it tapers to a point. We love the extra sweetness when it turns red. In Vancouver, Gypsy produces many more fruit than any bell types. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus.
Matures in 58 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP635 A (0.2g) approximately 31 seeds
PP635 B (1g) approximately 157 seeds
PP635 C (5g) approximately 785 seeds
Hungarian Yellow Hot Wax
Spicy HOT! This bright yellow medium hot pepper averages 14cm X 4cm (5.5"x 1.5"). Fruit are smooth, waxy and taper to a point. Compact plants grow up to 60cm (24") tall and are very productive. Early and widely adapted, this one does well in cool summers. 5,000 - 10,000 SHU's.
Matures in 58-85 Days. (open pollnated seeds)
PP648 A (0.5g) approximately 75 seeds
PP648 B (5g) approximately 750 seeds
PP648 C (15g) approximately 2250 seeds
Jalapeno M
Spicy hot! Pungent and hot, the thick-walled and juicy dark green peppers are 8cm (3") long and about 2cm(1") wide with a blunt end. On the coast, fruits set well on mid-sized plants 60-90cm (24-36") tall. If there are still green peppers on the plant at the end of the season, pull up the whole plant and hang in a dry spot for it to finish ripening to red. Use green peppers for fresh eating, pickling, and sauces; and dry the red ones. 2,000 - 5,000 SHU's.
Matures in 70 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP647 A (0.25g) approximately 47 seeds
PP647 B (1g) approximately 190 seeds
PP647 C (10g) approximately 1900 seeds
Large Red Thick Cayenne
Spicy hot! Strong upright plants produce large-shouldered, wrinkled, tapered, and curved fruit ranging from 5-7" long by 1.25-1.5" in diameter with medium-thick flesh. Fruit color is dark green turning to scarlet when ripe. Not as hot as Cayenne Long Red Thin. 30,000 - 40,000 SHU's.
Matures in 70-80 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP646 A (0.5g) approximately 75 seeds
PP646 B (2g) approximately 300 seeds
PP646 C (10g) approximately 1500
Lehel Organic
CERTIFIED ORGANIC. This Hungarian White Point pepper combines high-quality fruits with high yields. The medium growing plants have short internodes, and fruit sets very well. Lehel is one of the earliest pepper varieties. Fruit walls are very thick, firm, and smooth. The fruits themselves are an attractive white colour with a triangular shape and a flat base. Recommended for heated greenhouses or growing beneath unheated cloches. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus.
Matures in 65 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP618 A (0.08g) approximately 12 seeds
PP618 B (0.5g) approximately 75 seeds
Matan Nardello
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! "Jimmy Nardello" is an HEIRLOOM strain dating back to 1887, when it was first brought to North America from southern Italy. Peppers are sweet, crisp, juicy, and flavourful, with thin skins that make them ideal for cooking, drying, or eating raw.
Matures in 80-90 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP654 A (0.25g) approximately 50 seeds
PP654 B (2g) approximately 402 seeds
PP654 C (10g) approximately 2010 seeds
Mini Bell Red
Miniature bright red bell peppers glow above sturdy little plants on this new variety. Perky little peppers are just the perfect size for your favorite stuffing to display on appetizer plates. They are sweetest when red and are delicious when eaten fresh from the garden.
Matures in 60-70 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP631 A (0.2g) approximately 46 seeds
PP631 B (1g) approximately 230 seeds
PP631 C (5g) approximately 1150 seeds
Northstar
This is the earliest large bell to turn from green to red. The 3–4 lobed medium to large fruit are smooth and have medium-thick flesh. Plants have strong branching habit, good leaf cover, and high yields. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus.
Matures in 66 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP624 A (0.15g) approximately 18 seeds
PP624 B (0.5g) approximately 63 seeds
PP624 C (1g) approximately 126 seeds
PP624 D (5g) approximately 630 seeds
PP624 E (15g) approximately 1890 seeds
Orange Sun
Glowing orange bell peppers are easy to find on this 60cm tall plant. The 3 to 4-lobed orange peppers grow 10-13cm long and have thick walls and a fine flavour. They look lovely on the grill and in salads.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP649 A (0.2g) approximately 36 seeds
Oranos
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Vivid, sweet, and very early to mature, Oranos produces heavy yields of bright orange, thick-walled, conical fruits averaging 13-15cm (5-6") long. Harvest green fruit at 60 days, or orange at 75. Plants are even more productive in a greenhouse environment.
Matures in 60-75 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP653 A 10 seeds
PP653 B 25 seeds
PP653 C 125 seeds
PP653 D 500 seeds
Papri~K
CERTIFIED ORGANIC! Hardy, vigorous plants that are very productive, even in an open field setting. Fruits have small seed cavities, so they dry easily, turning from scarlet to dark brown as they do. Fruits average 12cm (4½") long with a narrow conical shape. Grow your own paprika!
Matures in 90 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP630 A (0.1g) approximately 15 seeds
PP630 B (2g) approximately 314 seeds
PP630 C (10g) approximately 1570 seeds
Pasilla Bajio
Pasilla means "little raisin" in Spanish and speaks to the brown colour and sweet, smoky flavour of these chiles when they are dried. Pasilla is a key ingredient in the classic mole Poblano sauce of Mexico. Raw, the pods are known as chilacas, and have a mildlly hot, pleasant flavour. 1,000 - 1,500 SHUs.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP651 A approximately 65 seeds
PP651 B approximately 650 seeds
PP651 C approximately 1300 seeds
Pepperoncini
An Italian HEIRLOOM, bushy and vigorous plants yield prodigious quantities of slender 12cm (5") and sweet green peppers that turn red and become even sweeter. The rich taste is like a sun-dried tomato with just a tiny hint of warmth. Pepperoncini is wonderful for eating fresh, chopped in salads, served with dips or breads, or pickled.
Matures in 70 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP629 A (0.5g) approximately 115 seeds
PP629 B (2g) approximately 460 seeds
PP629 C (10g) approximately 2300 seeds
PP629 D (100g) approximately 23000 seeds
Pimento Elite
What a wonderful find these beautiful peppers are! Sweet with thick walls, they get even sweeter when they turn bright red. Heart-shaped rather than lobed and incredibly juicy, we munched them like apples. Green or red, you will love these for salads or cooking. Strong plants grow 66cm (26") tall. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus.
Matures in 88 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP628 A (0.2g) approximately 30 seeds
PP628 B (1g) approximately 150 seeds
PP628 C (5g) approximately 750 seeds
Purple Beauty
The best purple pepper available, short and bushy plants have 5 to 12 blocky fruits hiding in the leaves. The colour goes from green to purple to deep red. Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus.
Matures in 70-75 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP621 A (0.5g) approximately 80 seeds
PP621 B (1g) approximately 160 seeds
PP621 C (5g) approximately 800 seeds
Red Bulls Horn
This sweet Italian HEIRLOOM is a favourite for frying and is an excellent producer on the Coast. The 45cm (18") plant produces loads of fat, conical 10–13cm (4–5") peppers curved in the shape of a bull's horn. They ripen to a deep red late in summer or can be harvested green.
Matures in 80 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP627 A (0.5g) approximately 85 seeds
PP627 B (2g) approximately 340 seeds
PP627 C (10g) approximately 1700 seeds
Red Habanero
SPICY HOT! This pepper is the hottest we offer. The little lime-green peppers ripen to red. Start indoors in March. The seed is slower to germinate (up to 3 weeks) and should be kept at 21-24ºC (70-75ºF). Big plants need lots of heat to mature and are well worth the time - and the tears. 100,000 - 350,000 SHU's.
Matures in 90-100 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP644 A (0.5g) approximately 105 seeds
PP644 B (2g) approximately 420 seeds
PP644 C (10g) approximately 2100 seeds
Scotch Bonnet
SPICY HOT! Capsicum chinense. So named because of its resemblance to a Tam o'shanter Scottish cap, this little pepper packs a rather powerful kick. Scotch Bonnet chile peppers are widely used in Jamaican and other Caribbean cooking, and have a flavour profile that is quite distinct from its close cousin the Habanero. Give this variety a little extra time to mature and as much heat as possible. 150,000 - 325,000 SHUs.
Matures in 120 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP652 A (0.5g) approximately 112 seeds
PP652 B (2g) approximately 450 seeds
PP652 C (10g) approximately 2250 seeds
PP652 D (50g) approximately 11250 seeds
Sureno
Sureño is a hybrid serrano chile pepper bred for compactness and productivity. Small, bushy plants are highly productive with large, straight, frim-bodied, bright green fruits. Serranos are about twice as hot as Jalapenos, and are the chile of choice in much South Asian cuisine. Discarding the seeds will reduce the heat by half. 10,000-23-000 SHUs.
Matures in 70 days. (hybrid seeds)
PP636 A (0.2g) approximately 32 seeds
PP636 B (1g) approximately 163 seeds
PP636 C (5g) approximately 815 seeds
Thai Dragon
Capsicum annuum
Spicy HOT! Unlike some other hot pepper varieties that tend to droop, Thai Dragon pepper plants are loaded with clusters of slender red hot chile peppers that point up above the green leaves on short 40cm (16") sturdy plants. The decorative appeal of these plants make them ideal for container gardening. At the end of the summer, if some peppers are still on the plant, pull it up and hang indoors as a decoration or for some spicy Southeast Asian recipes. These peppers dry very well for long storage, and they keep their heat. 50,000 - 100,000 SHU's.
Matures in 85 days. (open pollinated seeds)
PP659 A (0.1g) approximately 28 seeds
PP659 B (0.5g) approximately 140 seeds
PP659 C (2g) approximately 560 seeds
PP659 D (5g) approximately 1400 seeds