Seeds to Plant in May - Direct SowingA summer squash above was direct seeded in mounds in May at a community garden in Denver. Squash is best direct sown as it doesn't like to have it's roots disturbed, so we generally plant it directly in the garden in May and June. Is May too late to direct sow seeds? Answer: Nope! May is a great time to direct sow many seeds in most growing regions in most of the Northern Hemisphere! May marks the transition from spring to summer in many regions, and the days are super long in M...
Edible Nasturtium for your Vegetable GardenNasturtium flowers are beautiful and add artistic flair to your vegetable garden! Plus, the leaves and flowers are edible – they are tasty and a bit spicy, their peppery flavor tastes great when added to salads or as a garnish on any dish. Easy to grow from seeds, direct sow them! They have beautiful edible flowers, leaves and seed pods. Nasturtiums are also a great companion plant for peppers and tomatoes as they attract beneficial insects and deter some pests in the garden. They are ...
Mild Peppers to GrowThere are so many tasty mild peppers to grow for people who don't want a lot of spice or any spice in their food. You can grow completely sweet peppers with 0 Scovilles (no heat), or you can grow mild pepper seeds with just a dash of spice. Check our our List of Peppers by Heat for all the mild peppers we carry at the top of the list - we carry seeds for over 101 peppers of the world, and there are so many unusual, exotic and delicious mild pepper varieties to grow for your kitchen. Check...
Habanero Pepper Heat ScaleHabanero Pepper Heat Scale Our Habanero seeds grow Habaneros that range from 0 to 450,000 Scovilles. That's right, we have two no-heat Habaneros that pack all the great fruity flavor of Habaneros but without heat so they're considered sweet peppers. Our classic Orange Habanero Seeds produce pods that have around 250,000 Scovilles. Get our hottest Habanero with our newer Yellow Caribbean Habanero seeds which produce pods with 450,000 Scovilles. Our second runner up is our Red Caribbean...
Best Peppers for SalsaIf you love salsa like us, growing hot peppers from seed is a great way to step up your salsa game! Best Peppers in Salsa: With tons of different peppers to choose from in different heat levels, flavors and colors, don't limit yourself to just Jalapenos and Serranos – which are the most popular choices – be sure to try all sorts of hot peppers in your salsa to taste the rainbow of flavors! Roasted Anaheim chile, green chile and poblano peppers offer a milder, smoky flavor. Or for a wi...
20% OFF SEEDS TO PLANT IN MAY & JUNEMay and June are great months to sow seeds! That's right, May and June is great time to sow many seeds in most growing regions in most of the Northern Hemisphere.To help you get started, we're offering 20% OFF SEEDS TO PLANT IN MAY & JUNEUse discount code: PLANTNOWExpires May 23, 2025 SHOP SEEDS ON SALE » Learn more about what seeds are best to direct sow in May & June »
Why are pepper plants turning yellow even with fertilizer?Wondering why some of your pepper plants are turning yellow even with fertilizer?Yellow leaves on your pepper plants may not be because you aren't fertilizing enough, they could have plenty of fertilizer but other issues can cause yellow leaves. While it is true that not enough nitrogen in the soil is a reason pepper plant leaves turn yellow, that is definitely not always the case! There may be plenty of nitrogen and other nutrients, but too much of another thing - water. One of the most ...
What to plant with TomatoesWondering what to plant with tomatoes to help them thrive? Here are some of our top suggestions: Basil – basil and tomatoes are the perfect companions! It's been said that growing a basil plant next to your tomatoes can improve the growth and taste of tomatoes. Basil also helps repel garden pests like aphids and spider mites, while attracting pollinators with it's blooms. It's also perfect to grow basil with tomatoes because they complement each other in the kitchen! Think tomat...
Companion Plants for Tomatoes and PeppersThere are a lot of great companion plants that you can pair with tomatoes and peppers in the garden. If you have a small space, companion planting other vegetables and herbs is a great way to get more harvest out of your garden! Can you plant peppers and tomatoes together? While it is said you should plant them apart because they do share pests and diseases and can compete for the same nutrients, often times gardeners just don't have much room in a home garden so we plant peppers and to...
What is eating my cucumber seedlings?If you've had the problem of direct seeding cucumber seeds in your garden, and they germinate and look great, but then before they even grow true leaves their heads get eaten, leaving just a stem behind? Well, you're not alone. There are a lot of insects and creatures that enjoy cucumber sprouts. They must be tasty! The culprit we think in this case was a cutworm, as we found one curled up nearby in the leaf mulch. To get around this issue, there are a few techniques: Sow seeds i...
What month do you plant hot peppers?Wondering when to plant hot pepper seeds? It depends on your growing region and gardening plan. We generally like to sow pepper seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last frost date. However, if you're planting hot peppers, you can plant them earlier, up to 12+ weeks indoors before your last expected frost date. This is because hot peppers, especially the hottest peppers seeds take a long time to germinate (7-21+ days) and they also need a long growing season to produce a lot of pods. So...
Hot Peppers From Seeds - a great customer review!Thanks to David who shared his great post with us about growing our seeds! Read on.... During our travels through New Mexico on an Alien Tour—from the Meteor Crater to Roswell, where even the most ordinary dishes come with a fiery kick—I found myself falling under the spell of Hatch chili peppers. It seemed fitting that our journey took us straight through Hatch, New Mexico, the undisputed mothership of peppers. The moment we got home, I went online to feed my new obsession, which led me to ...
No-Heat HabanerosLooking for no-heat Habaneros because you love the Habanero flavor but want to tame the heat? We have two varieties of no-heat Habaneros that have the complex fruity flavor of habaneros but without the heat. Here are our 2 no-heat Habaneros: 1. The Habanada is a sweet habanero pepper with crisp, thin skin with exotic, floral flavor. Now you can enjoy the bright tropical sweetness of habaneros without a hint of heat. These are great to use to make mild salsa recipes, or, to combine with ...
Why are my pepper seedlings growing slowly?Question: I planted Hatch Chile seeds from seed 3 weeks ago they are only 1 1/4" tall... why are they not growing faster? Answer: Peppers can take some time to get growing, give them time and be patient. Keeping them warm helps! Chile pepper seedlings thrive when temperatures are warm. Being sensitive to the cold, ideal temperatures are 70°F to 80°F during the day, and 60°F to 70° F at night. But don't worry if your pepper seedlings are taking some time to grow larger, they don&#...
ChileheadsThe term "Chileheads" refers to passionate connoisseurs of chile (chili) peppers. Chileheads appreciate the range of spicy heat levels and flavors that peppers provide – and often get addicted to ever-spicier peppers like the Carolina Reaper. Hot sauce (including homemade Hot Sauce Recipes) takes up a whole shelf in their fridge, and chili-cookoffs are considered a good challenge. While Chileheads are usually known for their addiction to spicy heat, they also love the different flavo...
Best Soil for Starting Seeds IndoorsStart A Garden: STEP 1 - Seedling Mix Starting a garden is easy with the right information. This first step to success is using seedling mix to plant your seeds. You want to use the best soil for starting seeds indoors for success. Watch now and learn how to fill trays and how to determine the proper moisture content of your mix. Make sure to use only the best soil for starting peppers! Learn more about the Best Soil for Peppers » Want to learn more about growing peppers from seed? Check o...
Yellow Pepper Seeds on SaleSorry, this sale has now ended. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE DISCOUNTS » 20% OFF SELECTED YELLOW PEPPERSWITH DISCOUNT CODE: HELLOYELLOW Offer good until midnight on Sunday, March 9, 2025 Sorry, this sale has now ended. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE DISCOUNTS »
New Year's Gardening ResolutionsNew Year’s Gardening Resolutions: 1. I will not overwater my plants.2. I will not underwater my plants.3. I will start more seeds.4. I will grow more food.5. I will plant more native plants.6. I will make lots of compost. Happy New Year! “Anyone who thinks that gardening season begins in the spring & ends in the fall is missing the best part of the year. Gardening season begins in January with the dream.” More Garden Resolution Ideas: Use More Compost: Add or start a new compost pile or...
Alfredo Spaghetti Squash - Vegan/ Dairy-free Recipe!Vegan Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Ingredients • 1 Spaghetti Squash For the sauce: • 3 tablespoons of olive oil • 6+ cloves Garlic, minced • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour or arrowroot/chickpea flour if gluten-free • 1 can Coconut Milk + Water as needed • ⅓ cup Nutritional Yeast • ½ teaspoon Salt • ¼ teaspoon Pepper • 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional) • ¼ cup chopped Parsley• Hot Pepper Flakes and/or Basil (optional) Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a sharp knife, cut the squas...
Colorado PeppersMany peppers grow well in Colorado, but a few have been developed specifically for Colorado's wild climate! Check out these specific peppers that grow well in Colorado: Pueblo Chile Pueblo chile is a source of pride for chile-lovers in Colorado! Farmers in Pueblo, Colorado, have been growing regionally-adapted chile peppers for decades. However, in the early 2000s Dr. Michael Bartolo, an agriculture professor at CSU, developed the Mosco chile variety which was selected from a crop of pep...
Seeds to Plant in May - Direct Sowing
A summer squash above was direct seeded in mounds in May at a community garden in Denver. Squash is best direct sown as it doesn't like to have it's roots disturbed, so we generally plant it directly in the garden in May and June. Is May too late to direct sow seeds? Answer: Nope! May is a great time to direct sow many seeds in most growing regions in most of the Northern Hemisphere! May marks the transition from spring to summer in many regions, and the days are super long in M...
Edible Nasturtium for your Vegetable Garden
Nasturtium flowers are beautiful and add artistic flair to your vegetable garden! Plus, the leaves and flowers are edible – they are tasty and a bit spicy, their peppery flavor tastes great when added to salads or as a garnish on any dish. Easy to grow from seeds, direct sow them! They have beautiful edible flowers, leaves and seed pods. Nasturtiums are also a great companion plant for peppers and tomatoes as they attract beneficial insects and deter some pests in the garden. They are ...
Mild Peppers to Grow
There are so many tasty mild peppers to grow for people who don't want a lot of spice or any spice in their food. You can grow completely sweet peppers with 0 Scovilles (no heat), or you can grow mild pepper seeds with just a dash of spice. Check our our List of Peppers by Heat for all the mild peppers we carry at the top of the list - we carry seeds for over 101 peppers of the world, and there are so many unusual, exotic and delicious mild pepper varieties to grow for your kitchen. Check...
Habanero Pepper Heat Scale
Habanero Pepper Heat Scale Our Habanero seeds grow Habaneros that range from 0 to 450,000 Scovilles. That's right, we have two no-heat Habaneros that pack all the great fruity flavor of Habaneros but without heat so they're considered sweet peppers. Our classic Orange Habanero Seeds produce pods that have around 250,000 Scovilles. Get our hottest Habanero with our newer Yellow Caribbean Habanero seeds which produce pods with 450,000 Scovilles. Our second runner up is our Red Caribbean...
Best Peppers for Salsa
If you love salsa like us, growing hot peppers from seed is a great way to step up your salsa game! Best Peppers in Salsa: With tons of different peppers to choose from in different heat levels, flavors and colors, don't limit yourself to just Jalapenos and Serranos – which are the most popular choices – be sure to try all sorts of hot peppers in your salsa to taste the rainbow of flavors! Roasted Anaheim chile, green chile and poblano peppers offer a milder, smoky flavor. Or for a wi...
20% OFF SEEDS TO PLANT IN MAY & JUNE
May and June are great months to sow seeds! That's right, May and June is great time to sow many seeds in most growing regions in most of the Northern Hemisphere.To help you get started, we're offering 20% OFF SEEDS TO PLANT IN MAY & JUNEUse discount code: PLANTNOWExpires May 23, 2025 SHOP SEEDS ON SALE » Learn more about what seeds are best to direct sow in May & June »
Why are pepper plants turning yellow even with fertilizer?
Wondering why some of your pepper plants are turning yellow even with fertilizer?Yellow leaves on your pepper plants may not be because you aren't fertilizing enough, they could have plenty of fertilizer but other issues can cause yellow leaves. While it is true that not enough nitrogen in the soil is a reason pepper plant leaves turn yellow, that is definitely not always the case! There may be plenty of nitrogen and other nutrients, but too much of another thing - water. One of the most ...
What to plant with Tomatoes
Wondering what to plant with tomatoes to help them thrive? Here are some of our top suggestions: Basil – basil and tomatoes are the perfect companions! It's been said that growing a basil plant next to your tomatoes can improve the growth and taste of tomatoes. Basil also helps repel garden pests like aphids and spider mites, while attracting pollinators with it's blooms. It's also perfect to grow basil with tomatoes because they complement each other in the kitchen! Think tomat...
Companion Plants for Tomatoes and Peppers
There are a lot of great companion plants that you can pair with tomatoes and peppers in the garden. If you have a small space, companion planting other vegetables and herbs is a great way to get more harvest out of your garden! Can you plant peppers and tomatoes together? While it is said you should plant them apart because they do share pests and diseases and can compete for the same nutrients, often times gardeners just don't have much room in a home garden so we plant peppers and to...
What is eating my cucumber seedlings?
If you've had the problem of direct seeding cucumber seeds in your garden, and they germinate and look great, but then before they even grow true leaves their heads get eaten, leaving just a stem behind? Well, you're not alone. There are a lot of insects and creatures that enjoy cucumber sprouts. They must be tasty! The culprit we think in this case was a cutworm, as we found one curled up nearby in the leaf mulch. To get around this issue, there are a few techniques: Sow seeds i...
What month do you plant hot peppers?
Wondering when to plant hot pepper seeds? It depends on your growing region and gardening plan. We generally like to sow pepper seeds indoors about 8 weeks before the last frost date. However, if you're planting hot peppers, you can plant them earlier, up to 12+ weeks indoors before your last expected frost date. This is because hot peppers, especially the hottest peppers seeds take a long time to germinate (7-21+ days) and they also need a long growing season to produce a lot of pods. So...
Hot Peppers From Seeds - a great customer review!
Thanks to David who shared his great post with us about growing our seeds! Read on.... During our travels through New Mexico on an Alien Tour—from the Meteor Crater to Roswell, where even the most ordinary dishes come with a fiery kick—I found myself falling under the spell of Hatch chili peppers. It seemed fitting that our journey took us straight through Hatch, New Mexico, the undisputed mothership of peppers. The moment we got home, I went online to feed my new obsession, which led me to ...
No-Heat Habaneros
Looking for no-heat Habaneros because you love the Habanero flavor but want to tame the heat? We have two varieties of no-heat Habaneros that have the complex fruity flavor of habaneros but without the heat. Here are our 2 no-heat Habaneros: 1. The Habanada is a sweet habanero pepper with crisp, thin skin with exotic, floral flavor. Now you can enjoy the bright tropical sweetness of habaneros without a hint of heat. These are great to use to make mild salsa recipes, or, to combine with ...
Why are my pepper seedlings growing slowly?
Question: I planted Hatch Chile seeds from seed 3 weeks ago they are only 1 1/4" tall... why are they not growing faster? Answer: Peppers can take some time to get growing, give them time and be patient. Keeping them warm helps! Chile pepper seedlings thrive when temperatures are warm. Being sensitive to the cold, ideal temperatures are 70°F to 80°F during the day, and 60°F to 70° F at night. But don't worry if your pepper seedlings are taking some time to grow larger, they don&#...
Chileheads
The term "Chileheads" refers to passionate connoisseurs of chile (chili) peppers. Chileheads appreciate the range of spicy heat levels and flavors that peppers provide – and often get addicted to ever-spicier peppers like the Carolina Reaper. Hot sauce (including homemade Hot Sauce Recipes) takes up a whole shelf in their fridge, and chili-cookoffs are considered a good challenge. While Chileheads are usually known for their addiction to spicy heat, they also love the different flavo...
Best Soil for Starting Seeds Indoors
Start A Garden: STEP 1 - Seedling Mix Starting a garden is easy with the right information. This first step to success is using seedling mix to plant your seeds. You want to use the best soil for starting seeds indoors for success. Watch now and learn how to fill trays and how to determine the proper moisture content of your mix. Make sure to use only the best soil for starting peppers! Learn more about the Best Soil for Peppers » Want to learn more about growing peppers from seed? Check o...
Yellow Pepper Seeds on Sale
Sorry, this sale has now ended. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE DISCOUNTS » 20% OFF SELECTED YELLOW PEPPERSWITH DISCOUNT CODE: HELLOYELLOW Offer good until midnight on Sunday, March 9, 2025 Sorry, this sale has now ended. SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE DISCOUNTS »
New Year's Gardening Resolutions
New Year’s Gardening Resolutions: 1. I will not overwater my plants.2. I will not underwater my plants.3. I will start more seeds.4. I will grow more food.5. I will plant more native plants.6. I will make lots of compost. Happy New Year! “Anyone who thinks that gardening season begins in the spring & ends in the fall is missing the best part of the year. Gardening season begins in January with the dream.” More Garden Resolution Ideas: Use More Compost: Add or start a new compost pile or...
Alfredo Spaghetti Squash - Vegan/ Dairy-free Recipe!
Vegan Spaghetti Squash Alfredo Ingredients • 1 Spaghetti Squash For the sauce: • 3 tablespoons of olive oil • 6+ cloves Garlic, minced • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour or arrowroot/chickpea flour if gluten-free • 1 can Coconut Milk + Water as needed • ⅓ cup Nutritional Yeast • ½ teaspoon Salt • ¼ teaspoon Pepper • 1 pinch ground nutmeg (optional) • ¼ cup chopped Parsley• Hot Pepper Flakes and/or Basil (optional) Instructions Preheat the oven to 350°F. Using a sharp knife, cut the squas...
Colorado Peppers
Many peppers grow well in Colorado, but a few have been developed specifically for Colorado's wild climate! Check out these specific peppers that grow well in Colorado: Pueblo Chile Pueblo chile is a source of pride for chile-lovers in Colorado! Farmers in Pueblo, Colorado, have been growing regionally-adapted chile peppers for decades. However, in the early 2000s Dr. Michael Bartolo, an agriculture professor at CSU, developed the Mosco chile variety which was selected from a crop of pep...
