When should I start pepper seeds indoors?To successfully grow peppers from seed, it's important to start them indoors at least 6-8 weeks prior to transplanting outdoors. This helps keep them warm and provide perfect conditions to get a faster head start growing so that they can produce a lot of peppers in the summer months. It is especially important to start them indoors if you live in a short season climate, as many of the hot peppers need at least 80-90+ days to produce peppers. Start seeds in a good seedling starter mix (a...
Seeds to plant in JanuaryCan you plant seeds in January? Yes, because for us gardeners, it's hard to resist waiting! And there is no reason to wait. That said, in most growing regions, starting seeds outside in January isn't realistic (at least without cover, read more about that lower below.) In growing regions with cold winters, in January the ground is often frozen or covered in snow, and ongoing frosts are imminent. But there are some cool weather veggies that can be started outdoors, or under cover, and ...
Winter Sowing Green OnionsYou can start green onion seeds using the Winter Sowing Method! Winter sowing is an easy and low-cost technique that produces strong onion seedlings. Here are some tips for winter sowing green onion seeds: You can use a recycled container with holes for drainage and ventilation, like a vinegar/water/milk jug or plastic salad container. Scatter the onion seeds on top of a 3-4" layer of well-draining & pre-moistened seed starting mix (don't use garden soil!) Cover the seeds with a...
Green Chile Casserole RecipeThis is a simple recipe that's easy to make for brunch, lunch or dinner! In a cast iron pan, sauté around 1 cup of chopped onions and 3-4 cloves of garlic, then add 1 can or cup of drained pinto beans and 1-1.5 cups of diced green chile, dash of cumin and salt and pepper and stir mixture, let cook down for 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375˚ F. After 10-15 minutes, remove pan from heat. Whip 3-4 eggs and pour over the top of the mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheese, diced onion, sl...
National Stay at Home with Seed Catalogs DayTOMORROW IS NATIONAL STAY AT HOME WITH SEED CATALOGS DAYJUST MADE THIS UP... SPREAD THE WORD! Don't have our seed catalog yet? Order a seed catalog » Happy dreaming and growing!
Types of Habaneros - Listed by Heat!Types of Habaneros: We think Habaneros are one of the best tasting hot peppers, and we have many varieties of Habaneros that you can grow in your garden! Habaneros are aromatic chile peppers with intense and pungent heat. Their spicy heat and citrusy fresh flavor go well with so many foods, and they make delicious hot sauces and salsas. Habaneros are easy to grow, and do great in pots. How many different types of Habanero peppers are there?There are many varieties of Habaneros, we have listed...
Small Business Saturday - thanks for supporting our Small Seed Company!Thank you for supporting our woman-owned seed company on this small business Saturday! We love chile and are so happy to share the joy of growing it with gardeners everywhere! Get a deal this weekend at sandiaseed.com ~ 20% off all seeds* plus $.2.95 shipping on all orders or free shipping on orders over $30. USE DISCOUNT CODE: BLACKFRIDAY2024 * View seed discount details here » Happy growing and gifting!
Best place to buy Pepper SeedsIf you're looking for the best place to buy pepper seeds, look no further than Sandia Seed! We have seeds or over 101 peppers of the world that you can grow in your garden. Every year we offer new pepper seeds to keep our selection new so you can always grow something new in your garden! Peppers offer so much color, flavor and heat – there's a pepper for everyone from sweet to super hot! Our seeds are all tested for germination, and they will grow true to the variety. We specialize ...
Types of Peppers to GrowAt Sandia Seed we have seeds for over 101 peppers of the world to grow in your garden! There are many types of peppers to grow, ranging from sweet to super hot, so there is a pepper for everyone. What is the Best Pepper to Grow? Golly, it's really hard to choose just one pepper considering the huge range of flavors, heat levels and colors they provide. Sorry, but it's just too hard to narrow down to just one pepper, so here are a few of our top favorites for the best peppers to ...
Easy Hot Sauce RecipeEasy Hot Sauce Recipe 2 Cups Water10 oz of Peppers (around 8 Jalapeños or 4 Habañeros or any hot peppers)1 Small White Onion3 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt 1 Cup Vinegar (5%) In saucepan, cook 2 cups water, 10 oz. of peppers chopped (maybe 8 jalapeños or 4 habañeros) 1 small white onion chopped, 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped, and 1 teaspoon salt on the stovetop. Bring to a boil and simmer 15-20 minutes until the veggies are soft. Allow to cool and then add 1 cup 5% ...
Gifts Ideas for GardenersA simple gardener gift idea for this holiday season is a Seed Catalog and a Gift Card from Sandia Seed. With 101 different pepper seeds to grow, any gardener is sure to find something new or a classic they love growing. We also sell lots of classic easy-to-grow vegetable seeds that are perfect for beginner gardeners and experts alike. And of course, you can't have peppers without tomatoes, so we offer a huge collection of our favorite tomato seeds to grow. We specialize in Green Chil...
Different types of Jalapeno PeppersJalapeños:There’s not just one kind! We have not just one but TEN different kinds of Jalapeños! Grow any of these jalapeño seeds in your garden for adding to salsas, hot sauces, making jalapeño poppers, pickled jalapenos, and other recipes! Jalapeños are some of the easiest peppers to grow from seed, and many of them are some of the earliest peppers to harvest – so they're great for shorter growing seasons. These productive and pretty plants grow well in large containers, too! Growing d...
Pinto Beans Recipe - a simple classic!EASY PINTO BEANS RECIPE: Enjoy homemade pinto beans with this classic and simple recipe: Soak beans overnight. Rinse. Add beans to pot. Add water. Add salt, add a whole onion (or dice it up) and a head of garlic. Bring to boil, then bring down to simmer. When they get soft, taste and add more salt if desired. This usually takes about 2-3 hours. Once the beans are cooked and soft, you can add any other ingredients to spice it up! Optional additions and variations: Chile de Arbol, destemmed...
Green Chile Sauce RecipeAn easy green chile sauce/gravy that can be made any day of the week to spice up your meals. It is delicious on mashed potatoes and stuffing. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2/3 cups chopped white onion 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups chicken or veggie broth 1 - 1 1/2 cups chopped green chilis (mild, medium or hot, this determines the spice) 1 large clove garlic - minced 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano dash of salt (to taste) dash of cumin (to taste) Instructions 1. Melt butter in sauc...
Growing Tomatoes in PotsWant to grow more tomatoes but don't have room? Then grow tomatoes in pots! We do recommend larger pots – half whiskey barrels or pots of that size are best for most regular tomatoes. If you're using grow bags, a 20 gallon or more grow bags or 20 inch deep and wide pots or larger is best for most tomato varieties. Make sure to place them in full sun and provide support for them as they grow taller.That said, you can also grow tomatoes in smaller pots... read on... What type of tomat...
Dry your own ChilliesDid you know that you can grow and dry your own chillies for year-round use in the kitchen? Chiles are easy to grow! But one of the best reasosn to grow chiles in your garden is that they can easily be dried and preserved for easy storage. Many chile peppers work well for drying, including Hatch chile, Chile de Arbol, Guajillo chile, and others listed below. Drying your own Hatch ChilesWhen you let your Hatch chiles mature to red on the vine, they dry nicely when woven into Ristras (seen a...
How to Dry PeppersHere are our top ways you can dry peppers: 1. Make Chile Ristras!Chile Ristras can be made from lots of different kinds of peppers, not just the common New Mexico and Hatch chile varieties. This is a great way to store your peppers for the winter. You want to string up the peppers so that they get maximum airflow and hang them in a dry sunny place to dry out. Then you can use them in your kitchen for recipes and making red chile sauces. Growing chile that have thin flesh and are suited to d...
Culinary PeppersWhat makes a culinary pepper? We just watched a Seed to Fork episode on YouTube, and Meg mentioned that she likes to grow "culinary peppers" – specifically that she likes to grow peppers that they can use year-round in the kitchen. So what makes a culinary pepper? Well, just about any pepper can be preserved and used for year-round use. Many peppers are especially good for drying and to be used dried, crushed or powered in recipes. Many dried peppers are used as herbs or spices aroun...
Disease-resistant PeppersPeppers 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...
When should I start pepper seeds indoors?
To successfully grow peppers from seed, it's important to start them indoors at least 6-8 weeks prior to transplanting outdoors. This helps keep them warm and provide perfect conditions to get a faster head start growing so that they can produce a lot of peppers in the summer months. It is especially important to start them indoors if you live in a short season climate, as many of the hot peppers need at least 80-90+ days to produce peppers. Start seeds in a good seedling starter mix (a...
Seeds to plant in January
Can you plant seeds in January? Yes, because for us gardeners, it's hard to resist waiting! And there is no reason to wait. That said, in most growing regions, starting seeds outside in January isn't realistic (at least without cover, read more about that lower below.) In growing regions with cold winters, in January the ground is often frozen or covered in snow, and ongoing frosts are imminent. But there are some cool weather veggies that can be started outdoors, or under cover, and ...
Winter Sowing Green Onions
You can start green onion seeds using the Winter Sowing Method! Winter sowing is an easy and low-cost technique that produces strong onion seedlings. Here are some tips for winter sowing green onion seeds: You can use a recycled container with holes for drainage and ventilation, like a vinegar/water/milk jug or plastic salad container. Scatter the onion seeds on top of a 3-4" layer of well-draining & pre-moistened seed starting mix (don't use garden soil!) Cover the seeds with a...
Green Chile Casserole Recipe
This is a simple recipe that's easy to make for brunch, lunch or dinner! In a cast iron pan, sauté around 1 cup of chopped onions and 3-4 cloves of garlic, then add 1 can or cup of drained pinto beans and 1-1.5 cups of diced green chile, dash of cumin and salt and pepper and stir mixture, let cook down for 10-15 minutes. Preheat oven to 375˚ F. After 10-15 minutes, remove pan from heat. Whip 3-4 eggs and pour over the top of the mixture, then sprinkle with shredded cheese, diced onion, sl...
National Stay at Home with Seed Catalogs Day
TOMORROW IS NATIONAL STAY AT HOME WITH SEED CATALOGS DAYJUST MADE THIS UP... SPREAD THE WORD! Don't have our seed catalog yet? Order a seed catalog » Happy dreaming and growing!
Happy Winter Solstice!
Happy Winter Solstice! Cheers to the longer days ahead. 🙂
Types of Habaneros - Listed by Heat!
Types of Habaneros: We think Habaneros are one of the best tasting hot peppers, and we have many varieties of Habaneros that you can grow in your garden! Habaneros are aromatic chile peppers with intense and pungent heat. Their spicy heat and citrusy fresh flavor go well with so many foods, and they make delicious hot sauces and salsas. Habaneros are easy to grow, and do great in pots. How many different types of Habanero peppers are there?There are many varieties of Habaneros, we have listed...
Small Business Saturday - thanks for supporting our Small Seed Company!
Thank you for supporting our woman-owned seed company on this small business Saturday! We love chile and are so happy to share the joy of growing it with gardeners everywhere! Get a deal this weekend at sandiaseed.com ~ 20% off all seeds* plus $.2.95 shipping on all orders or free shipping on orders over $30. USE DISCOUNT CODE: BLACKFRIDAY2024 * View seed discount details here » Happy growing and gifting!
Best place to buy Pepper Seeds
If you're looking for the best place to buy pepper seeds, look no further than Sandia Seed! We have seeds or over 101 peppers of the world that you can grow in your garden. Every year we offer new pepper seeds to keep our selection new so you can always grow something new in your garden! Peppers offer so much color, flavor and heat – there's a pepper for everyone from sweet to super hot! Our seeds are all tested for germination, and they will grow true to the variety. We specialize ...
Types of Peppers to Grow
At Sandia Seed we have seeds for over 101 peppers of the world to grow in your garden! There are many types of peppers to grow, ranging from sweet to super hot, so there is a pepper for everyone. What is the Best Pepper to Grow? Golly, it's really hard to choose just one pepper considering the huge range of flavors, heat levels and colors they provide. Sorry, but it's just too hard to narrow down to just one pepper, so here are a few of our top favorites for the best peppers to ...
Easy Hot Sauce Recipe
Easy Hot Sauce Recipe 2 Cups Water10 oz of Peppers (around 8 Jalapeños or 4 Habañeros or any hot peppers)1 Small White Onion3 Cloves of Garlic, finely chopped1 teaspoon salt 1 Cup Vinegar (5%) In saucepan, cook 2 cups water, 10 oz. of peppers chopped (maybe 8 jalapeños or 4 habañeros) 1 small white onion chopped, 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped, and 1 teaspoon salt on the stovetop. Bring to a boil and simmer 15-20 minutes until the veggies are soft. Allow to cool and then add 1 cup 5% ...
Gifts Ideas for Gardeners
A simple gardener gift idea for this holiday season is a Seed Catalog and a Gift Card from Sandia Seed. With 101 different pepper seeds to grow, any gardener is sure to find something new or a classic they love growing. We also sell lots of classic easy-to-grow vegetable seeds that are perfect for beginner gardeners and experts alike. And of course, you can't have peppers without tomatoes, so we offer a huge collection of our favorite tomato seeds to grow. We specialize in Green Chil...
Different types of Jalapeno Peppers
Jalapeños:There’s not just one kind! We have not just one but TEN different kinds of Jalapeños! Grow any of these jalapeño seeds in your garden for adding to salsas, hot sauces, making jalapeño poppers, pickled jalapenos, and other recipes! Jalapeños are some of the easiest peppers to grow from seed, and many of them are some of the earliest peppers to harvest – so they're great for shorter growing seasons. These productive and pretty plants grow well in large containers, too! Growing d...
Pinto Beans Recipe - a simple classic!
EASY PINTO BEANS RECIPE: Enjoy homemade pinto beans with this classic and simple recipe: Soak beans overnight. Rinse. Add beans to pot. Add water. Add salt, add a whole onion (or dice it up) and a head of garlic. Bring to boil, then bring down to simmer. When they get soft, taste and add more salt if desired. This usually takes about 2-3 hours. Once the beans are cooked and soft, you can add any other ingredients to spice it up! Optional additions and variations: Chile de Arbol, destemmed...
Green Chile Sauce Recipe
An easy green chile sauce/gravy that can be made any day of the week to spice up your meals. It is delicious on mashed potatoes and stuffing. Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 2/3 cups chopped white onion 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 cups chicken or veggie broth 1 - 1 1/2 cups chopped green chilis (mild, medium or hot, this determines the spice) 1 large clove garlic - minced 1/2 tsp Mexican oregano dash of salt (to taste) dash of cumin (to taste) Instructions 1. Melt butter in sauc...
Growing Tomatoes in Pots
Want to grow more tomatoes but don't have room? Then grow tomatoes in pots! We do recommend larger pots – half whiskey barrels or pots of that size are best for most regular tomatoes. If you're using grow bags, a 20 gallon or more grow bags or 20 inch deep and wide pots or larger is best for most tomato varieties. Make sure to place them in full sun and provide support for them as they grow taller.That said, you can also grow tomatoes in smaller pots... read on... What type of tomat...
Dry your own Chillies
Did you know that you can grow and dry your own chillies for year-round use in the kitchen? Chiles are easy to grow! But one of the best reasosn to grow chiles in your garden is that they can easily be dried and preserved for easy storage. Many chile peppers work well for drying, including Hatch chile, Chile de Arbol, Guajillo chile, and others listed below. Drying your own Hatch ChilesWhen you let your Hatch chiles mature to red on the vine, they dry nicely when woven into Ristras (seen a...
How to Dry Peppers
Here are our top ways you can dry peppers: 1. Make Chile Ristras!Chile Ristras can be made from lots of different kinds of peppers, not just the common New Mexico and Hatch chile varieties. This is a great way to store your peppers for the winter. You want to string up the peppers so that they get maximum airflow and hang them in a dry sunny place to dry out. Then you can use them in your kitchen for recipes and making red chile sauces. Growing chile that have thin flesh and are suited to d...
Culinary Peppers
What makes a culinary pepper? We just watched a Seed to Fork episode on YouTube, and Meg mentioned that she likes to grow "culinary peppers" – specifically that she likes to grow peppers that they can use year-round in the kitchen. So what makes a culinary pepper? Well, just about any pepper can be preserved and used for year-round use. Many peppers are especially good for drying and to be used dried, crushed or powered in recipes. Many dried peppers are used as herbs or spices aroun...
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...
