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  1. Disease-resistant Peppers Peppers in general are easy to grow and suffer from less diseases than most other vegetables. However, they can get diseases, so it's wise to practice good growing methods. To keep disease at bay, plant peppers with adequate spacing so there is good air circulation. Use supports to keep their branches off the ground, and prune off bottom leaves or branches near soil to help keep air circulation up and keep your pepper plants healthy. It's also great to mulch with grass clippings or le...
  2. What is the fastest growing pepper? Wondering what is the fastest growing pepper? We love peppers at Sandia Seed, and we carry the fastest growing pepper seeds for people who want peppers sooner in the summer, and for those who live in short season climates. As this season comes to a close, many gardeners find that some of the longer-season peppers did not ripen before the first frost set in. Growing any of our favorite fastest growing peppers will ensure you'll have plenty of ripe peppers before the temperatures drop! Re...
  3. What is the best time plant pepper seeds? We recommend that you start pepper seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last average frost date. For gardeners in growing zones in northern climates, January-March are good months to start seeds for peppers indoors. You want to get them growing so they are big enough to transplant after your night time temperatures get up to 50ยฐF or higher without any chance of frost. For many growing regions with winters, frost-free weather starts in mid-to-late May to June.But it really depends on where y...
  4. Hot Chili Seeds Looking for the best hot chili seeds to grow in your garden? Well look no further than Sandia Seed! We have over 100 peppers from around the world that you can grow in your home garden. Bring international flavors to your kitchen and grow savory sweet peppers or spicy peppers to elevate every dish! We have some of the hottest peppers in the world, plus hot peppers, mild peppers, and even sweet peppers which pack a ton of flavor without heat. At Sandia Seed, we started out specializing in Gree...
  5. How to Grow Chilli Plants Chillies, chiles, peppers, whatever you want to call them, are easy to grow plants in any vegetable garden. They do like warm weather, so it is best to start them indoors 6-8 weeks before hardening them off and transplanting them outdoors. Chile plants do great in 5 gallon+ pots, and they also grow very well in the ground. Make sure they have well-draining soil, and amend it with homemade compost if possible to keep the plants healthy. Here our our Top 14 Tips on How to Grow Chilli Plants: ...
  6. Best Chile Seeds Looking to grow the best chile seeds? Sandia Seed offers over 100 seeds for peppers of the world so you can grow a rainbow of flavors and heat in your garden. We have sweet chiles, super hot chiles, hot chiles, and mild chiles, so you can grow chile plants that are perfect for your spice-level. Of course watch out, once you start eating spicy you'll likely crave even more spice! We have the best chile seeds for sale: Chile seeds are easy to grow โ€“ but you do have to follow a few g...
  7. Louisiana Hot Sauce Recipe Classic Louisiana Hot Sauce relies on fermentation to develop tangy flavors that are sure to please any hot sauce lover. You can also do a quick version, see the second recipe lower below, if you don't want to wait a couple weeks! But if you have time, try the fermented version, you won't regret it! Louisiana Hot Sauce Recipe Ingredients: 1 pound of Red Hot Peppers: 1 pound, chopped(use cayenne, tabasco, red jalapeno or other red hot peppers) 1 quart - Unchlorinated Water 3 tablespoo...
  8. Jalapeno Salsa Recipe A classic, this Jalapeno Salsa Recipe is sure to please all salsa connoisseurs! Jalapeno Salsa Recipe 2-3 cups of chopped Fresh Tomatoes(or a jar or large 28oz can of preserved tomatoes)1 Bunch of fresh Cilantro leaves(use as much as you'd like)1-3+ Jalapenos - any varietyNote: You can also use any fresh or dried hot peppers for this recipe (Santa Fe Grande Peppers, Cayenne Peppers, Habanero Peppers, Thai Hot Peppers, Red Cherry Hot Peppers, Ghost Peppers, you name it!1/2 Onion, Dic...
  9. Seedling Damping Off - The cure! Wondering why seedlings are struggling?Why are seedlings leggy and weak?Why are seedlings wilting and dying? These are common questions gardeners have when starting seeds for their vegetable garden. Don't worry, there are solutions to all of these issues! The best solution is to provide air circulation and movement! Seedlings need exercise too, otherwise they get spindly and weak and can even get sick from an ailment called "Damping off." Often people think that their seedlin...
  10. How do you care for Jimmy Nardello peppers? Jimmy Nardello pepper plants are easy to grow and care for, and can be started from seed. The sweet pods are delicious and these are relatively fast-growing peppers so you can enjoy them for a long harvest. It is best to start your Jimmy Nardello seeds indoors in temperatures between 80-90หš F for best germination, we like to use a heat mat to keep them warm until germination. The seeds should be sown indoors 6 to 8 weeks prior to planting outdoors. Use well-draining seed starting mix, and use...
  11. Can you grow habanero peppers from seeds? Yes, any gardener can grow habanero peppers from seeds! Habanero peppers are easily grown from seed, but there are a few tips that will help you germinate the seeds and grow productive Habanero plants: 1. Use Fresh Habanero Seeds Use the freshest seeds possible for the best germination. Seeds can typically last 2-5 years (but can be good for up to 25+ years if stored perfectly in dry, cool conditions). If your seeds are a little older, you can just expect that they may not germinate as quick...
  12. Discount Seeds: New Tomato Seed Bundle! Check out our latest discount seeds bundle: The Popular Tomato Bundle 4-pack price is 15% off! This tomato collection contains all of our staff's favorites! The bundle includes one packet each of a cherry-size tomato, a slicer, a paste and a beefsteak tomato. All four of these tomatoes are heirlooms, open-pollinated and non-GMO. Perfect for any garden! On a budget and want more deals on seeds?View more of our Discount Seeds ยป Happy Growing!
  13. Seed Discounts for St. Patrick's Day! 17% off for Saint Patrick's Day on select Lucky Green Veggies! Use code: LUCKYGREEN at checkout, or click the link below to automatically apply the discount to your order. ๐ŸŒˆ Apply discount & shop ยป Offer valid Mar 12, 2024 - Mar 18, 2024
  14. How to Transplant Pepper Plants How to Transplant Pepper Plants Whether you started your own pepper seeds, or if you're transplanting peppers from the garden center, here are our top tips for best success. Transplanting peppers is a simple process, though there are a few tricks to help your pepper transplants thrive. 1. Make sure to harden off your seedlings first! This simply means to bring indoor-started pepper plants outside and expose them to the sun gradually. This will help avoid transplant shock. 2. Create Labe...
  15. How to grow hot peppers: The best advice from pepper growers What is the best hot pepper growing advice you have ever received? Just go for it! Some people just don't try. Grow some of the fastest growing peppers to start, as they are easier to germinate and you get to harvest them much sooner than some other varieties such as many of the super hot peppers. These fast growing peppers are also great for short season gardening โ€“ so you can get plenty of peppers before your first frost. Start Seeds Indoors: We recommend starting hot pepper seeds ...
  16. Happy June Gardening! It's June 1st, but it's not too late to plant zucchini seeds! Our Summer Squash Black Beauty Zucchini produces a huge crop of tender zucchini squash during the summer - and they are super fast growing, they start to harvest in 55 days! We direct sow the seeds in mounds in the garden, zucchini plants grow fast and don't like to get root bound, so starting them indoors is unnecessary. It's June...Is it too late to plant seeds? There are plenty of other veggies that you can p...
  17. Problems growing carrots? We used to have trouble growing carrots, specifically with sowing carrot seeds, likely because we did not keep them consistently moist during their germination period. Carrot seeds not germinating? Carrot seeds can be planted directly into the garden soil and are easy to grow. But there is a secret to growing carrots and getting the seeds to germinate. If you have problems with carrots in your garden (or at least starting the seeds), use the Carrot Board Trick: For best results, sow car...
  18. Fried Zucchini Blossoms Recipe Fried Zucchini Blossoms Recipe Did you know that you can eat the beautiful zucchini blossoms? We like to stuff them with hummus or cheese and garlic, hot pepper flakes, and basil then dunk them in a simple flour and soda water batter and fry in a cast iron skillet. YUM! See recipe... Baked or FriedZucchini Blossoms Recipe INGREDIENTS: 8-12 Squash Blossoms (any zucchini, squash or pumpkin blossoms)Fresh Basil or Sage Leaves (1/2 cup+)Hummus (homemade or store-bought)orRicotta Cheese (a...
  19. When to Plant Cucumber Seeds Wondering when to plant cucumber seeds? Well, it's mid-June and it is the perfect time to plant cucumber seeds! You can plant cucumbers seeds after all chance of frost has past, for many areas in the United States that is from May to June, depending on your growing region. As they are fast growing, you could also plant cucumber seeds in June and early July and still have time for a harvest in late summer and fall. We find that they do best when planted directly in the ground. But, if you ...
  20. What Seeds to Plant in August Wondering what to plant in August? In the West, we start seeds for the following vegetables in August:Lettuces, spinach, beets, carrots, green onions, cilantro, basil, bok choy, mizuna, kale, peas, green beans, broccoli, sugar snap peas, radishes and cabbage. Now is a great time to fill in bare spots in your garden or to start seeds to plant into places where cucumbers, basil or other summer veggies are at the end of their production. Vegetables to Plant in August-SeptemberSome of the cool w...