2022 Seed CatalogCheck out Sandia Seed's brand new 2022 Seed Catalog that we just designed and got back from the printer! Our 2022 Seed Catalog is packed with seeds for some of your favorites like our Hatch Chile seeds, plus several new peppers of the world, plus organic vegetable seeds and heirloom tomato seeds. Our pepper-packed 2022 Seed Catalog is printed and is now shipping!Check out the 2022 Seed Catalog, it's packed with recipes, growing tips and lots of seeds! Perfect for winter-ti...
Types of JalapenosThere are a lot of different types of Jalapeños! There are many different types of jalapenos – there are super hot jalapenos, and there are mild jalapenos, and they come in different colors, too – some jalapenos ripen to yellow or orange! We have a purple jalapenos hat start out deep green and then change to dark purple and finally mature to red. Sandia Seed has not just one but NINE different types of Jalapeños! Grow any of these jalapeño seeds in your garden for adding to salsas, hot...
Wholesale Seed PacketsWholesale Seed Packets from Sandia Seed: Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seed Packets to shops and plant nurseries around the country! We have a great Wholesale Seed program for plant nurseries, garden centers, gift shops and local hardware stores!Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds for peppers of the world, including over 100+ pepper seeds and some of our favorite 44+ tomato seeds including lots of heirloom and organic varieties from around the world. Sandia Seed specializes in New Mexican C...
Cilantro SeedsDo you grow cilantro? Love it or hate it? We love it, it goes so perfectly with hot peppers and tomatoes to make the best salsas! We find that salsa just isn't as good without the punch of that amazing cilantro flavor. Even many of those who hate cilantro think salsa with cilantro is delicious! Something is magical about how the flavors combine with tomatoes, hot peppers, garlic, lime juice, onion and cilantro... fresh homemade salsa is definitely one of our favorite foods!Try some Cilant...
50% Off Seeds for Black Friday!PLUS, GET 50% OFF SEEDS IN OUR ROTATING HALF-OFF COLLECTION:Check out our 50% off seeds deal for Black Friday (extended!) Plus, get our brand new seed catalog free with every order, and free shipping for orders over $20.(These offers end soon!)Now's a great time to buy your favorite gardener some seeds! Shop now: sandiaseed.com/collections/50-off-seeds Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks to all our customers for helping our small seed business thrive this season. Hope you all shop small ...
Carolina Reaper Seeds for SaleIf you're looking for Carolina Reaper seeds, make sure to checkout Sandia Seed! We have the least-expensive Carolina Reaper seeds online! At just $3.99 for 10 seeds, our Carolina Reaper Seeds' price is hard to beat. Quality Carolina Reaper Seeds at the Best PriceOur seeds are also quality seeds (not from China!), and we back them up with our Replacement Seeds or Money Back Guarantee: If your seeds fail to germinate, after following our website germination instructions, we will replace...
Growing Hot Peppers in 6B in Nova ScotiaHere's one of our seed customer's recent question: Pepper Growing Question: I live in the South shore of Nova Scotia and my husband wants me to grow jalapeno peppers or habanaros. I am a zone 6b. what would you suggest? Answer:We'd recommend any of our short season peppers, such as our Early Jalapeno or our pretty Yellow Jalapeno. Find lots more of our top picks for peppers to grow in shorter growing seasons here: Here are some of our top tips for Growing Peppers Faster: ...
Dried Pepper NamesDo you dry out your chile pods for year-round use?Did you know chile have different names depending on if they are fresh or dried? Dried Jalapeños = ChipotleDried Poblanos = AnchoDried Anaheim Chile = Colorado or CaliforniaDried Mirasol = GuajilloDried Serrano = Chile Seco*(or more specifically: balin, chico, tipico and largo)Dried Chilaca = PasillaDried Chile de Arbol = Chile Seco* The names above can vary depending on the region you are from. Some terms are more general: "Chile Seco&...
Why are my pepper plants not growing?Pepper plants growing slow? Wondering why your pepper plants aren't growing? Or why are your pepper plants growing so slow? With peppers, patience is a virtue – so don't give up on your peppers if they are taking their sweet ol' time. Here are our top tips on getting your pepper seeds and plants to grow faster: When starting pepper seeds, keep them warm: For the most successful and fastest germination, pepper seeds need warmth and moisture. We recommend keeping them very warm at...
Can peppers survive 40 degree weather?People have asked, can peppers survive 40˚ F temperatures? Yes, pepper plants can SURVIVE 40˚ F temperatures, but they won't be happy about it and it will likely stunt their growth. Most peppers are not happy when temperatures drop below 50-60˚ F. They will survive, but they most certainly will not thrive if kept too long in cool temps!If you live in a short season climate, we recommend starting pepper seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the spring is expected, and wait to...
How to Grow Bunching Onions from SeedIf you like growing vegetables from seed, make sure to plant some easy-to-grow scallions, also known as green onions. These tasty treats are packed with flavor and go with practically everything – chop or cut them with scissors and toss onto salads, sandwiches, soups, burritos, tacos, stir fries and so much more. Scallions are mild in taste, so you won't cry while cutting them. The most intense flavor comes from the white part closer to the stem, but the entire green onion is edible and c...
Wholesale SeedsSandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds to anyone who wants to resell seeds in online stores, garden centers, hardware stores, gift shops or other local stores. Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds for all of our 100+ pepper seeds and our top favorite 44+ tomato seeds including lots of heirloom and Vegetable Seeds from around the world. It's easy to become a Sandia Seed seller! We offer new wholesale customers receive 50% off your first order over $300 and then all future reorders with no mini...
Purple PeppersLooking for purple peppers? We not only have several varieties of purple peppers you can grow, but we also have purple tomatoes, too! Growing purple peppers and tomatoes adds lots of color to the garden and your harvest. We have sweet purple peppers such as the purple bell pepper as well as hot purple peppers like the Purple Bhut Jolokia ghost pepper. You can make a deep purple salsa if you grow some of our purple tomatoes and purple peppers – which is sure to be a spicy delight to ...
Gardening QuotesGardening Quote:I don't always enjoy working on my garden... oh wait, yes I do. Gardening Quote:”One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade & a package of garden seeds” Gardening Quote:Gardening adds years to your life, and life to your years. Gardening Quote:“There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments”~ Janet Kilburn PhillipsGardening Quote: Sorry I have Plants this WeekendWhen the world wearies & society ceases to satisfy, there is always the ...
Watering PeppersShown above: Yellow Leaves from Overwatering Here are some of our top tips for watering your indoor grown pepper seedlings: Keep your seedings lightly moist, don't overwater seedlings! The yellow leafed pepper seedlings above are yellow from having soggy roots. Make sure to let the soil dry out slightly between watering – keep your soil lightly moist, not wet.Watering Peppers with Room-Temperature Water:Fill up a watering can and let it come to room temperature when watering your seed...
Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp RecipeThis recipe was inspired by a similar dish we enjoy at La Vaquita Marina Restaurant, San Felipe, Baja California. It has amazing flavor and is easy to make. The Poblano peppers have mild to medium heat and make this meal a crowd pleaser. Poblano pepper heat is at 500 to 1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 4 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion 1 lb. medium fresh shr...
Plant Vegetables in July!Did you know that July is the PERFECT time to get things outside for the fall season for many growing regions? It's not too late to add to your garden!Sandia Seed is excited to share that we just added lots more Vegetable Seeds to go with all of our 140+ different types of chile pepper and tomato seeds! July is a great time to plant any of the leafy greens like lettuce and spinach, and other veggies like carrots, beets, radishes, beans, scallions, and broccoli. July and August are a gr...
Container PeppersContainer Peppers:Yes, peppers can be grown in containers and pots! It's good to choose varieties that do well in containers, see our list below.Container Size for Peppers:Plant peppers in the largest container possible, we recommend using pots that are at least 5-Gallons and 10-12" across in size so there is plenty of soil for pepper plants to grow roots into. Plastic pots hold in moisture better, which is good if you are growing them in hot dry conditions. Full Sun:Make sure your p...
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles RecipeThis is a simple recipe that you can make in smaller batches to use up your cucumbers and some peppers in the summer months. Quick and easy, you don't have to water bath these delicious spicy pickles, just store them in your fridge. We find that these refrigerator pickles are much crispier than their preserved cousins, you have to eat them a little faster as they don't last as long and they must be kept refrigerated, but don't worry, they're so good that won't likely be a ...
Green Chile Quinoa Salad RecipeHere's a delicious healthy spicy salad that is perfect for summertime! Green Chile Quinoa Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup of Red Quinoa, cooked 1/2 cup+ Green chiles, roasted, peeled and diced 2-3 cloves of garlic 1 cup of diced tomatoes 6 chopped green onions 1 cup of chopped fresh spinach 2 cups of roasted corn 2 cups of black beans 1 cucumber, diced Bunch of chopped cilantro (stems are ok, too!) 2 Limes, juiced 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and Pepper to taste 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp red peppe...
So, as a life long BOC fan and an avid gardener who loves the quality of seeds I’ve always received from Sandia Seeds. I just had to have this shirt. It rocks! I ordered a couple more for some fellow BOC fans as well. Great quality and the graphic is outstanding!
I'm going to grow these every year, they are HOT!! They make great poppers and salsa. Very productive, easy to grow, quick germination and fast growing plants. Thank you for the stellar seeds.
I planted several cultivars from wholesale seed. These were prolific. See all that RED (and green)?!? Looking forward to harvesting in a few days. Thank You Sandia Seed!
I pretty much use Sandia seeds exclusively! A few years ago I just happened to order your Jalapeño M. To me it's the perfect Jalapeño! Really nice size! Perfect heat for what we like! Wonderful flavor with a meatyness that's perfect for many different uses! I make my own Sriracha so I wait for them to turn red. They're one of my base peppers for my sauce! I praise them to all my personal friends and to members of groups that I belong to!
Serrano Hidalgo Seeds fromSandia Seed produce even in the HOT drought of central Illinois this year! I love adding a little Mexican kick to my salsa but also tossing these on the grill! They have great flavor and produce all summer long!
I had looked high & low, and searched the web with many word combinations ‘looking’ specifically for my favorite chili, the Dynamite xx Hot… so I could grow my own. The peppers were sold in Colorado at select places during roasting season, but you couldn’t buy seeds for them… anywhere!
Finally, as luck and persistence would have it, I discovered Sandia Seed Company.
Thank you Sandia! I planted them and had a great crop this year. I plan on growing them every year as well as trying some of their other seeds,
There's just something fun about growing a jalapeno that is light enough in color that some people think it's a banana pepper. LOL! I picked these just for color variety, and I'm very pleased that my plants have been loaded with them all season! We donated about 50 lbs of mixed peppers this year from our garden and I still had enough to freeze some and can more jars of recipes than we'll probably be able to use before next season. All my peppers were from Sandia Seed Company. I've never had such great pepper production before using these seeds!!
This spinach germinated well, and produced way more spinach than I'd initially expected. It grew really well, was slow to bolt in the summer, and has a really nice mild flavor for salads or steamed.
This was my first time growing these and I will definitely be growing them from now on. Great germination and very sturdy plants that have withstood some really high winds. Huge long peppers that are excellent green or red, very easy to peel skin.
Growing these in Florida, (Recent transplant of NM).
Lovely peppers. Took a couple weeks is all and wow! I have several budding; 2 large enough to nickname. They're still in their infancy, but I can tell they are going to be great! Love the seeds!
2022 Seed Catalog
Check out Sandia Seed's brand new 2022 Seed Catalog that we just designed and got back from the printer! Our 2022 Seed Catalog is packed with seeds for some of your favorites like our Hatch Chile seeds, plus several new peppers of the world, plus organic vegetable seeds and heirloom tomato seeds. Our pepper-packed 2022 Seed Catalog is printed and is now shipping!Check out the 2022 Seed Catalog, it's packed with recipes, growing tips and lots of seeds! Perfect for winter-ti...
Types of Jalapenos
There are a lot of different types of Jalapeños! There are many different types of jalapenos – there are super hot jalapenos, and there are mild jalapenos, and they come in different colors, too – some jalapenos ripen to yellow or orange! We have a purple jalapenos hat start out deep green and then change to dark purple and finally mature to red. Sandia Seed has not just one but NINE different types of Jalapeños! Grow any of these jalapeño seeds in your garden for adding to salsas, hot...
Wholesale Seed Packets
Wholesale Seed Packets from Sandia Seed: Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seed Packets to shops and plant nurseries around the country! We have a great Wholesale Seed program for plant nurseries, garden centers, gift shops and local hardware stores!Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds for peppers of the world, including over 100+ pepper seeds and some of our favorite 44+ tomato seeds including lots of heirloom and organic varieties from around the world. Sandia Seed specializes in New Mexican C...
Cilantro Seeds
Do you grow cilantro? Love it or hate it? We love it, it goes so perfectly with hot peppers and tomatoes to make the best salsas! We find that salsa just isn't as good without the punch of that amazing cilantro flavor. Even many of those who hate cilantro think salsa with cilantro is delicious! Something is magical about how the flavors combine with tomatoes, hot peppers, garlic, lime juice, onion and cilantro... fresh homemade salsa is definitely one of our favorite foods!Try some Cilant...
50% Off Seeds for Black Friday!
PLUS, GET 50% OFF SEEDS IN OUR ROTATING HALF-OFF COLLECTION:Check out our 50% off seeds deal for Black Friday (extended!) Plus, get our brand new seed catalog free with every order, and free shipping for orders over $20.(These offers end soon!)Now's a great time to buy your favorite gardener some seeds! Shop now: sandiaseed.com/collections/50-off-seeds Happy Thanksgiving! Thanks to all our customers for helping our small seed business thrive this season. Hope you all shop small ...
Carolina Reaper Seeds for Sale
If you're looking for Carolina Reaper seeds, make sure to checkout Sandia Seed! We have the least-expensive Carolina Reaper seeds online! At just $3.99 for 10 seeds, our Carolina Reaper Seeds' price is hard to beat. Quality Carolina Reaper Seeds at the Best PriceOur seeds are also quality seeds (not from China!), and we back them up with our Replacement Seeds or Money Back Guarantee: If your seeds fail to germinate, after following our website germination instructions, we will replace...
Growing Hot Peppers in 6B in Nova Scotia
Here's one of our seed customer's recent question: Pepper Growing Question: I live in the South shore of Nova Scotia and my husband wants me to grow jalapeno peppers or habanaros. I am a zone 6b. what would you suggest? Answer:We'd recommend any of our short season peppers, such as our Early Jalapeno or our pretty Yellow Jalapeno. Find lots more of our top picks for peppers to grow in shorter growing seasons here: Here are some of our top tips for Growing Peppers Faster: ...
Dried Pepper Names
Do you dry out your chile pods for year-round use?Did you know chile have different names depending on if they are fresh or dried? Dried Jalapeños = ChipotleDried Poblanos = AnchoDried Anaheim Chile = Colorado or CaliforniaDried Mirasol = GuajilloDried Serrano = Chile Seco*(or more specifically: balin, chico, tipico and largo)Dried Chilaca = PasillaDried Chile de Arbol = Chile Seco* The names above can vary depending on the region you are from. Some terms are more general: "Chile Seco&...
Why are my pepper plants not growing?
Pepper plants growing slow? Wondering why your pepper plants aren't growing? Or why are your pepper plants growing so slow? With peppers, patience is a virtue – so don't give up on your peppers if they are taking their sweet ol' time. Here are our top tips on getting your pepper seeds and plants to grow faster: When starting pepper seeds, keep them warm: For the most successful and fastest germination, pepper seeds need warmth and moisture. We recommend keeping them very warm at...
Can peppers survive 40 degree weather?
People have asked, can peppers survive 40˚ F temperatures? Yes, pepper plants can SURVIVE 40˚ F temperatures, but they won't be happy about it and it will likely stunt their growth. Most peppers are not happy when temperatures drop below 50-60˚ F. They will survive, but they most certainly will not thrive if kept too long in cool temps!If you live in a short season climate, we recommend starting pepper seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost of the spring is expected, and wait to...
How to Grow Bunching Onions from Seed
If you like growing vegetables from seed, make sure to plant some easy-to-grow scallions, also known as green onions. These tasty treats are packed with flavor and go with practically everything – chop or cut them with scissors and toss onto salads, sandwiches, soups, burritos, tacos, stir fries and so much more. Scallions are mild in taste, so you won't cry while cutting them. The most intense flavor comes from the white part closer to the stem, but the entire green onion is edible and c...
Wholesale Seeds
Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds to anyone who wants to resell seeds in online stores, garden centers, hardware stores, gift shops or other local stores. Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds for all of our 100+ pepper seeds and our top favorite 44+ tomato seeds including lots of heirloom and Vegetable Seeds from around the world. It's easy to become a Sandia Seed seller! We offer new wholesale customers receive 50% off your first order over $300 and then all future reorders with no mini...
Purple Peppers
Looking for purple peppers? We not only have several varieties of purple peppers you can grow, but we also have purple tomatoes, too! Growing purple peppers and tomatoes adds lots of color to the garden and your harvest. We have sweet purple peppers such as the purple bell pepper as well as hot purple peppers like the Purple Bhut Jolokia ghost pepper. You can make a deep purple salsa if you grow some of our purple tomatoes and purple peppers – which is sure to be a spicy delight to ...
Gardening Quotes
Gardening Quote:I don't always enjoy working on my garden... oh wait, yes I do. Gardening Quote:”One of the healthiest ways to gamble is with a spade & a package of garden seeds” Gardening Quote:Gardening adds years to your life, and life to your years. Gardening Quote:“There are no gardening mistakes, only experiments”~ Janet Kilburn PhillipsGardening Quote: Sorry I have Plants this WeekendWhen the world wearies & society ceases to satisfy, there is always the ...
Watering Peppers
Shown above: Yellow Leaves from Overwatering Here are some of our top tips for watering your indoor grown pepper seedlings: Keep your seedings lightly moist, don't overwater seedlings! The yellow leafed pepper seedlings above are yellow from having soggy roots. Make sure to let the soil dry out slightly between watering – keep your soil lightly moist, not wet.Watering Peppers with Room-Temperature Water:Fill up a watering can and let it come to room temperature when watering your seed...
Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp Recipe
This recipe was inspired by a similar dish we enjoy at La Vaquita Marina Restaurant, San Felipe, Baja California. It has amazing flavor and is easy to make. The Poblano peppers have mild to medium heat and make this meal a crowd pleaser. Poblano pepper heat is at 500 to 1,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Poblano Peppers Stuffed with Shrimp Yields: 4 servings Ingredients 4 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup diced sweet yellow onion 1 lb. medium fresh shr...
Plant Vegetables in July!
Did you know that July is the PERFECT time to get things outside for the fall season for many growing regions? It's not too late to add to your garden!Sandia Seed is excited to share that we just added lots more Vegetable Seeds to go with all of our 140+ different types of chile pepper and tomato seeds! July is a great time to plant any of the leafy greens like lettuce and spinach, and other veggies like carrots, beets, radishes, beans, scallions, and broccoli. July and August are a gr...
Container Peppers
Container Peppers:Yes, peppers can be grown in containers and pots! It's good to choose varieties that do well in containers, see our list below.Container Size for Peppers:Plant peppers in the largest container possible, we recommend using pots that are at least 5-Gallons and 10-12" across in size so there is plenty of soil for pepper plants to grow roots into. Plastic pots hold in moisture better, which is good if you are growing them in hot dry conditions. Full Sun:Make sure your p...
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
This is a simple recipe that you can make in smaller batches to use up your cucumbers and some peppers in the summer months. Quick and easy, you don't have to water bath these delicious spicy pickles, just store them in your fridge. We find that these refrigerator pickles are much crispier than their preserved cousins, you have to eat them a little faster as they don't last as long and they must be kept refrigerated, but don't worry, they're so good that won't likely be a ...
Green Chile Quinoa Salad Recipe
Here's a delicious healthy spicy salad that is perfect for summertime! Green Chile Quinoa Salad Recipe Ingredients: 1 cup of Red Quinoa, cooked 1/2 cup+ Green chiles, roasted, peeled and diced 2-3 cloves of garlic 1 cup of diced tomatoes 6 chopped green onions 1 cup of chopped fresh spinach 2 cups of roasted corn 2 cups of black beans 1 cucumber, diced Bunch of chopped cilantro (stems are ok, too!) 2 Limes, juiced 4 tbsp olive oil Salt and Pepper to taste 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp red peppe...
