2024 Seeds shipping now!Yes! We are currently selling seeds for the 2024 growing season now! We're getting a few emails from customers about this, and wanted to share that we are shipping out our 2024 seed packets currently, so the seeds are as fresh as possible for next year's growing season! No need to wait until 2024 to get the freshest seeds. Our seed packets make great gifts and stocking stuffers for gardeners! Also be sure to order our 2024 Seed Catalog that is packed with growing tips, recipes, ...
Free Marigold SeedsFREE MARIGOLDS + A STICKER WITH EVERY ORDER WITH DISCOUNT CODE: MARIGOLDGIFT Offer ended 12/15/2023 MISSED IT? SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE SEED DISCOUNTS » Marigolds are perfect pepper and tomato companions in the garden, they attract pollinators, plus they help ward off pests near vegetable crops and look beautiful too, especially in late summer and fall. Some research has claimed that growing Marigolds around your tomato plants even helps protects them from harmful root-knot nematodes in the soil...
Gardening gifts under $10Looking for some gardening gifts under $10? Seeds make great gifts for any gardener, especially unique or unusual seeds! If you're looking for a last minute gardening gift under $10, our digital Gift Cards are perfect as your favorite gardener can choose some new seeds to grow in their garden! You can purchase it and email it right away to the recipient, or print a copy of the card and wrap it and put it under the tree or stocking, or gift wrap it in a box! Happy gifting!
Best Peppers to Grow IndoorsBest Peppers to Grow Indoors Want to grow peppers indoors over the winter months? Or maybe year-round? It is possible. Many pepper varieties can live for many years if not exposed to frost. It is important to have good lighting for your indoor peppers. A sunny window in the winter is not likely enough going to provide enough hours of light to keep the pepper plant growing. Many indoor growers keep pepper plants under florescent or led lights to keep them growing and producing over the winter ...
Green Chile Thanksgiving RecipesHere are a few of our favorite Green Chile Thanksgiving Recipes that will spice up your day of thanks with family and friends. These twists on some Thanksgiving classics will surely be the favorite dishes on the table this year! Hatch Green Chile Gravy Recipe »What are mashed potatoes without gravy? This spicy green chile gravy is the perfect compliment to homemade mashed potatoes. You can also go Christmas-style at Thanksgiving and make our classic Red Chile Sauce recipes below to also p...
Easy Christmas Green Chile RecipesThese are the best Christmas Green Chile Recipes and other spicy dishes to make your holidays even tastier: Hatch Green Chile Gravy Recipe »Go Christmas-style at Christmas with green chile gravy and red chile recipes below – pour half green, half red on your mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, and other dishes for a festive and super tasty Christmas-Style delight. Red Chile Sauce Recipe »Fresh Red Chile Sauce Recipe » A classic, Mexican Red Chile Sauces make every recipe special...
Compost Pumpkins!Did you grow pumpkins this year for Halloween jack-o-lanterns? Get some extra life out of your pumpkins and compost them! Your garden soil will thank you next spring when you reap the compost harvest. Are pumpkins good to compost?Yes, they are! Pumpkins are compostable, seeds and all. Used jack-o-lanterns make the best compost and break down quickly into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden.How long does it take for a pumpkin to compost?Not long! Whole pumpkins can take 8-12 weeks to sta...
Herb Seeds for SaleHerb Seeds for SaleCheck out our herb seed collection for all sorts of seeds for your herb garden. These are the best herb seeds to grow in your garden for year-round use in the kitchen. Herbs are super healthy and packed with nutrition and flavor, so they're the perfect compliments to a vegetable garden. We've selected the easiest herb seeds to grow to help you become a successful herb gardener! Herbs make great companions for your vegetable garden, you can grow basil around tomato p...
Pepper GiftsNeed pepper gift ideas for the pepper lovers in your life? Here are our top gift ideas for your list: Chile Pepper Seeds: If the spice lover in your life likes to garden, then new pepper seeds are always a hit. We offer gift seed bundles that are sure to please any gardener. Pepper Powders or Flakes: There are a lot of small batch pepper powders and pepper flakes out there, they make for great stocking stuffers, too! And, any chile-lover is going to love pepper powders. You can also ma...
BFCM dealsBFCM deals - all week long (BFCM = Black Friday, Small Business Saturday + Cyber Monday) 32% OFF OUR PEPPER SEED GIFT PACKS like our pepper pickler gift pack! These seed bundles are perfect stocking stuffers for your favorite gardener. Use discount code: StockingStuffer23Expires 11/27/2023 10% Off Gift Cards with Discount Code: GiftCard23Expires 11/27/2023Happy Thanksgiving!
Split Tomatoes?Split Tomatoes?Can you eat them? Yes, if the split is small and superficial and you pick and eat it right away, like in the cherry tomato above, it should be fine. Some larger tomatoes split, too, and you can cut out the crack after washing and eat the good parts. If cherry tomatoes have been split for a few days, however, you may want to toss them in the compost because mold and rot may set in. How do you prevent split tomatoes?Split tomatoes occur when the water available is inconsistent,...
Seed Reviews ContestCongratulations to our 2023 winners! Lindsay K. Alex G. Chuck D.The three of you each won a $25 Gift Card for seeds! Thank you so much for all of your reviews. This fall 2023 contest is over but stay tuned for future contests and deals by subscribing to our newsletter »ORIGINAL CONTEST: We want your seed reviews! What did well for you this year? What were your favorites? REVIEW OUR SEEDS THEN ENTER TO WIN A $25 GIFT CARD! We will pick 3 Lucky Gift Card winners on Nov. 17, 2023Step 1:Review ...
Are peppers herbs or spices?Herbs are typically considered the leafy part of the plant, such as basil, rosemary, thyme, parsley, cilantro, and oregano. Spices, on the other hand, are typically come from the root, stem, seed, fruit, flower or bark of a plant or tree. So peppers are usually considered a spice, and they are also a fruit. Although, as with many things, these terms aren't always black and white...Peppers are also considered herbs. In fact, the International Herb Society deemed that peppers were the Her...
What is so special about Aleppo pepper?What is so special about Aleppo pepper?The Aleppo pepper was named the Herb of the Month by the Herb Society of America in September 2023 because of it's outstanding qualities. The Aleppo pepper is delicious as it's mildly spicy and wonderfully sweet – reminiscent of sun-dried tomatoes or raisins combined with cumin and fruity citrus. Their rich flavor and color add depth to any dish – so make sure to grow Aleppo peppers in your garden to store in your spice cabinet! They dry easily a...
Pepper XLooking for Pepper X seeds? Pepper X is the new Guinness World Record holder for being the world's hottest pepper. But unfortunately, Ed Currie, Pepper X's creator, is NOT selling any seeds so they are not yet available to grow. According to the creator, Pepper X is a patented variety and Pepper X seeds are not going to be available.You can buy his hot sauces with the Pepper X, but not any seeds, plants or pods. He's keeping his baby close for now. Read more about Pepper X, inclu...
Tomatillo Hot Sauce RecipeTry this amazing roasted Tomatillo hot sauce with green jalapenos. 😊💚🔥TOMATILLO HOT SAUCE RECIPE:6-12+ Tomatillos4-6+ Green Jalapenos (we used unripe Orange Jalapenos but you can use any green hot pepper!)4+ Cloves of GarlicVinegar to taste/consistencySalt & Pepper to tasteCut tomatillos and jalapenos in half and roast in a cast iron pan or on the grill to blister the skins a bit, let cool in glass dish. Blend all the ingredients including the garlic and salt and pepper in a food processo...
2024 Seeds shipping now!
Yes! We are currently selling seeds for the 2024 growing season now! We're getting a few emails from customers about this, and wanted to share that we are shipping out our 2024 seed packets currently, so the seeds are as fresh as possible for next year's growing season! No need to wait until 2024 to get the freshest seeds. Our seed packets make great gifts and stocking stuffers for gardeners! Also be sure to order our 2024 Seed Catalog that is packed with growing tips, recipes, ...
Free Marigold Seeds
FREE MARIGOLDS + A STICKER WITH EVERY ORDER WITH DISCOUNT CODE: MARIGOLDGIFT Offer ended 12/15/2023 MISSED IT? SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE SEED DISCOUNTS » Marigolds are perfect pepper and tomato companions in the garden, they attract pollinators, plus they help ward off pests near vegetable crops and look beautiful too, especially in late summer and fall. Some research has claimed that growing Marigolds around your tomato plants even helps protects them from harmful root-knot nematodes in the soil...
Gardening gifts under $10
Looking for some gardening gifts under $10? Seeds make great gifts for any gardener, especially unique or unusual seeds! If you're looking for a last minute gardening gift under $10, our digital Gift Cards are perfect as your favorite gardener can choose some new seeds to grow in their garden! You can purchase it and email it right away to the recipient, or print a copy of the card and wrap it and put it under the tree or stocking, or gift wrap it in a box! Happy gifting!
Best Peppers to Grow Indoors
Best Peppers to Grow Indoors Want to grow peppers indoors over the winter months? Or maybe year-round? It is possible. Many pepper varieties can live for many years if not exposed to frost. It is important to have good lighting for your indoor peppers. A sunny window in the winter is not likely enough going to provide enough hours of light to keep the pepper plant growing. Many indoor growers keep pepper plants under florescent or led lights to keep them growing and producing over the winter ...
Green Chile Thanksgiving Recipes
Here are a few of our favorite Green Chile Thanksgiving Recipes that will spice up your day of thanks with family and friends. These twists on some Thanksgiving classics will surely be the favorite dishes on the table this year! Hatch Green Chile Gravy Recipe »What are mashed potatoes without gravy? This spicy green chile gravy is the perfect compliment to homemade mashed potatoes. You can also go Christmas-style at Thanksgiving and make our classic Red Chile Sauce recipes below to also p...
Easy Christmas Green Chile Recipes
These are the best Christmas Green Chile Recipes and other spicy dishes to make your holidays even tastier: Hatch Green Chile Gravy Recipe »Go Christmas-style at Christmas with green chile gravy and red chile recipes below – pour half green, half red on your mashed potatoes, scalloped potatoes, and other dishes for a festive and super tasty Christmas-Style delight. Red Chile Sauce Recipe »Fresh Red Chile Sauce Recipe » A classic, Mexican Red Chile Sauces make every recipe special...
Compost Pumpkins!
Did you grow pumpkins this year for Halloween jack-o-lanterns? Get some extra life out of your pumpkins and compost them! Your garden soil will thank you next spring when you reap the compost harvest. Are pumpkins good to compost?Yes, they are! Pumpkins are compostable, seeds and all. Used jack-o-lanterns make the best compost and break down quickly into nutrient-rich fertilizer for your garden.How long does it take for a pumpkin to compost?Not long! Whole pumpkins can take 8-12 weeks to sta...
Herb Seeds for Sale
Herb Seeds for SaleCheck out our herb seed collection for all sorts of seeds for your herb garden. These are the best herb seeds to grow in your garden for year-round use in the kitchen. Herbs are super healthy and packed with nutrition and flavor, so they're the perfect compliments to a vegetable garden. We've selected the easiest herb seeds to grow to help you become a successful herb gardener! Herbs make great companions for your vegetable garden, you can grow basil around tomato p...
Pepper Gifts
Need pepper gift ideas for the pepper lovers in your life? Here are our top gift ideas for your list: Chile Pepper Seeds: If the spice lover in your life likes to garden, then new pepper seeds are always a hit. We offer gift seed bundles that are sure to please any gardener. Pepper Powders or Flakes: There are a lot of small batch pepper powders and pepper flakes out there, they make for great stocking stuffers, too! And, any chile-lover is going to love pepper powders. You can also ma...
BFCM deals
BFCM deals - all week long (BFCM = Black Friday, Small Business Saturday + Cyber Monday) 32% OFF OUR PEPPER SEED GIFT PACKS like our pepper pickler gift pack! These seed bundles are perfect stocking stuffers for your favorite gardener. Use discount code: StockingStuffer23Expires 11/27/2023 10% Off Gift Cards with Discount Code: GiftCard23Expires 11/27/2023Happy Thanksgiving!
Split Tomatoes?
Split Tomatoes?Can you eat them? Yes, if the split is small and superficial and you pick and eat it right away, like in the cherry tomato above, it should be fine. Some larger tomatoes split, too, and you can cut out the crack after washing and eat the good parts. If cherry tomatoes have been split for a few days, however, you may want to toss them in the compost because mold and rot may set in. How do you prevent split tomatoes?Split tomatoes occur when the water available is inconsistent,...
Seed Reviews Contest
Congratulations to our 2023 winners! Lindsay K. Alex G. Chuck D.The three of you each won a $25 Gift Card for seeds! Thank you so much for all of your reviews. This fall 2023 contest is over but stay tuned for future contests and deals by subscribing to our newsletter »ORIGINAL CONTEST: We want your seed reviews! What did well for you this year? What were your favorites? REVIEW OUR SEEDS THEN ENTER TO WIN A $25 GIFT CARD! We will pick 3 Lucky Gift Card winners on Nov. 17, 2023Step 1:Review ...
Are peppers herbs or spices?
Herbs are typically considered the leafy part of the plant, such as basil, rosemary, thyme, parsley, cilantro, and oregano. Spices, on the other hand, are typically come from the root, stem, seed, fruit, flower or bark of a plant or tree. So peppers are usually considered a spice, and they are also a fruit. Although, as with many things, these terms aren't always black and white...Peppers are also considered herbs. In fact, the International Herb Society deemed that peppers were the Her...
What is so special about Aleppo pepper?
What is so special about Aleppo pepper?The Aleppo pepper was named the Herb of the Month by the Herb Society of America in September 2023 because of it's outstanding qualities. The Aleppo pepper is delicious as it's mildly spicy and wonderfully sweet – reminiscent of sun-dried tomatoes or raisins combined with cumin and fruity citrus. Their rich flavor and color add depth to any dish – so make sure to grow Aleppo peppers in your garden to store in your spice cabinet! They dry easily a...
Pepper X
Looking for Pepper X seeds? Pepper X is the new Guinness World Record holder for being the world's hottest pepper. But unfortunately, Ed Currie, Pepper X's creator, is NOT selling any seeds so they are not yet available to grow. According to the creator, Pepper X is a patented variety and Pepper X seeds are not going to be available.You can buy his hot sauces with the Pepper X, but not any seeds, plants or pods. He's keeping his baby close for now. Read more about Pepper X, inclu...
Tomatillo Hot Sauce Recipe
Try this amazing roasted Tomatillo hot sauce with green jalapenos. 😊💚🔥TOMATILLO HOT SAUCE RECIPE:6-12+ Tomatillos4-6+ Green Jalapenos (we used unripe Orange Jalapenos but you can use any green hot pepper!)4+ Cloves of GarlicVinegar to taste/consistencySalt & Pepper to tasteCut tomatillos and jalapenos in half and roast in a cast iron pan or on the grill to blister the skins a bit, let cool in glass dish. Blend all the ingredients including the garlic and salt and pepper in a food processo...
