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...
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...
Growing seeds in winter: Winter Sowing in FebruaryCan I winter sow in February? Yes, February is a great time for Winter Sowing in many regions like the West. We usually have to wait until mid-May here in Colorado to bring out indoor-started peppers and tomatoes and other warm weather veggies to harden off and get ready to transplant into the garden. But that doesn't mean you can't start some seeds outdoors despite the freezing weather and snow... because you can Winter Sow! Cool weather veggies, herbs and native plants can do very...
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!
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 ...
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...
OUR BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY SALEWe're having an Early Black Friday Sale at SandiaSeed.com so you can save on all of our seeds. Seed packets make great stocking stuffers and gifts for every gardener!25% OFF Sitewide!USE CODE: BLACK25 to save 25% on all non-discounted seedsExpires on 12/1/25 at Midnight MSTBy clicking here, the BLACK25 discount code will automatically apply to your cart and you can start shopping. You will see the discount applied in checkout. We have over 100 peppers of the world to choose from! Want mor...
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...
Free Shipping on SeedsFree Shipping* for the next 24 hours on orders over $14.99THIS OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED. Subscribe to get more seed discounts!Note: we always have free shipping for orders over $30! Offer ended Nov 16, 2024 at midnight *USPS Ground Shipping only for customers in the United States
Peppers for PicklingWhat are the best peppers for pickling? What kind of peppers are used in pickling?Most peppers work great for pickling, but some of our favorites for pickling include Wax Peppers such as Banana Peppers, Hot Hungarian Wax Peppers, Sweet Hungarian Wax Peppers, Cascabellas, Sweet Cherry peppers, Hot Cherry Peppers, Fresno peppers, and of course any Jalapeno makes a great pickled pepper. Pickling peppers is a great way to use up a lot of peppers and preserve the harvest! Here are some of our f...
Garden MistakesOne mistake you can make as a gardener is believing you are in charge.Learn to go with the flow in gardening, you'll be a lot happier! Even expert gardeners lose plants or crops, so don't give up! Weather, insects, and diseases are often going to present problems in your garden, so plant a wide variety of veggies for the best success. Every year will be different, and it's important to remember you can't control everything! :)Some tips for success:• Plant several varieties of ...
Grow Zucchini!While growing zucchini may not solve world hunger, it can certainly help!! These are some of the most productive vegetables you can grow, and they're super easy to start from seed!May and June are the perfect time to direct sow seeds for zucchini, squash and pumpkins. One of the easiest to grow is the famous Black Beauty Zucchini – these productive plants are easy to grow, produce lots of nutritious fruits, and grow super fast – the harvest starts in just 55 days and keeps producing all s...
Is it good to garden without gloves?Is it good to garden without gloves? While it's typically recommended to wear gloves when gardening, many gardeners forgo the gloves and get their hands into the dirt. The downsides of gardening without gloves: Thorns, splinters, bacteria, fungi, bug bites, dirty fingernails... you name it. The upsides of gardening without gloves: There's nothing like the grip and accuracy of your fingers to pluck a bindweed from the ground! Other perks of not wearing gloves – the feel of the soil in...
Hottest Pepper 2024Last year in 2023, Pepper X was been declared by Guinness World Records as the hottest pepper in the world. It has an average of 2,693,000 Scovilles. So currently in 2024, Pepper X still holds the record. Read about how they tested Pepper X » Looking for Pepper X Seeds?Can you grow Pepper X in your garden? Not currently. The seeds and plants are not for sale by the creator, Ed Currie. But don't despair... you can still grow super hot peppers in 2024 that are sure to be hot enough for a...
What month do you plant pepper seeds?The month you want to plant pepper seeds in really depends on where you're growing! In the West in growing zones 5-6, we like to start pepper seeds in January through March. In most climates, January is a great time for germinating hot pepper seeds, but you may want to start as early as November or as late as February depending on the last frost date in your area. So how do you know when it's the best time to plant pepper seeds? Ideally you want to plant them indoors about 6-8+ week...
SEED SOWERS ENVYSEED SOWERS ENVY: When you wish your plants grown from seed were as big as the nursery-bought ones Right?! Don't worry, your seedlings will catch up with the greenhouse grown ones quickly. Right after we plant, and we see others with larger plants from the local nursery, we always think "How come ours don't look that good? Should I have started earlier? But I don't have room...I wish I had a greenhouse..." Arg, the ambitious gardener's guilt! Well, don'...
Should you soak pepper seeds before planting?It is not necessary to soak pepper seeds prior to planting them, but you certainly can to help encourage faster germination. Simply place pepper seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours to soften the seed coat and break dormancy. However, it is most important to keep them moist and warm – pepper seeds like warm soil for best germination, so we advise you to keep them moist at 80-90˚ F for the best results. We usually start pepper seeds indoors on a seedling heat mat to ensure fastes...
Zinnia SeedsWe loved this Zinnia Seeds Review: “Zinnias are so pretty in the garden, they grow fast from seed that I direct seed into the sides of my vegetable beds, and they quickly grow into a nice row of gorgeous colored flowers. The hummingbirds and bumblebees and butterflies love them. Thanks for offering these seeds! I figure the more pollinators the more chile peppers! :) ” – Hummingbird Lover Grow our Zinnia seeds - they won't disappoint you or the hummingbirds! :)
Best Chile SeedsLooking 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 – but you do have to follow a few g...
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!
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...
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...
Growing seeds in winter: Winter Sowing in February
Can I winter sow in February? Yes, February is a great time for Winter Sowing in many regions like the West. We usually have to wait until mid-May here in Colorado to bring out indoor-started peppers and tomatoes and other warm weather veggies to harden off and get ready to transplant into the garden. But that doesn't mean you can't start some seeds outdoors despite the freezing weather and snow... because you can Winter Sow! Cool weather veggies, herbs and native plants can do very...
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!
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 ...
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...
OUR BLACK FRIDAY / CYBER MONDAY SALE
We're having an Early Black Friday Sale at SandiaSeed.com so you can save on all of our seeds. Seed packets make great stocking stuffers and gifts for every gardener!25% OFF Sitewide!USE CODE: BLACK25 to save 25% on all non-discounted seedsExpires on 12/1/25 at Midnight MSTBy clicking here, the BLACK25 discount code will automatically apply to your cart and you can start shopping. You will see the discount applied in checkout. We have over 100 peppers of the world to choose from! Want mor...
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...
Free Shipping on Seeds
Free Shipping* for the next 24 hours on orders over $14.99THIS OFFER IS NOW EXPIRED. Subscribe to get more seed discounts!Note: we always have free shipping for orders over $30! Offer ended Nov 16, 2024 at midnight *USPS Ground Shipping only for customers in the United States
Peppers for Pickling
What are the best peppers for pickling? What kind of peppers are used in pickling?Most peppers work great for pickling, but some of our favorites for pickling include Wax Peppers such as Banana Peppers, Hot Hungarian Wax Peppers, Sweet Hungarian Wax Peppers, Cascabellas, Sweet Cherry peppers, Hot Cherry Peppers, Fresno peppers, and of course any Jalapeno makes a great pickled pepper. Pickling peppers is a great way to use up a lot of peppers and preserve the harvest! Here are some of our f...
Garden Mistakes
One mistake you can make as a gardener is believing you are in charge.Learn to go with the flow in gardening, you'll be a lot happier! Even expert gardeners lose plants or crops, so don't give up! Weather, insects, and diseases are often going to present problems in your garden, so plant a wide variety of veggies for the best success. Every year will be different, and it's important to remember you can't control everything! :)Some tips for success:• Plant several varieties of ...
Grow Zucchini!
While growing zucchini may not solve world hunger, it can certainly help!! These are some of the most productive vegetables you can grow, and they're super easy to start from seed!May and June are the perfect time to direct sow seeds for zucchini, squash and pumpkins. One of the easiest to grow is the famous Black Beauty Zucchini – these productive plants are easy to grow, produce lots of nutritious fruits, and grow super fast – the harvest starts in just 55 days and keeps producing all s...
Is it good to garden without gloves?
Is it good to garden without gloves? While it's typically recommended to wear gloves when gardening, many gardeners forgo the gloves and get their hands into the dirt. The downsides of gardening without gloves: Thorns, splinters, bacteria, fungi, bug bites, dirty fingernails... you name it. The upsides of gardening without gloves: There's nothing like the grip and accuracy of your fingers to pluck a bindweed from the ground! Other perks of not wearing gloves – the feel of the soil in...
Hottest Pepper 2024
Last year in 2023, Pepper X was been declared by Guinness World Records as the hottest pepper in the world. It has an average of 2,693,000 Scovilles. So currently in 2024, Pepper X still holds the record. Read about how they tested Pepper X » Looking for Pepper X Seeds?Can you grow Pepper X in your garden? Not currently. The seeds and plants are not for sale by the creator, Ed Currie. But don't despair... you can still grow super hot peppers in 2024 that are sure to be hot enough for a...
What month do you plant pepper seeds?
The month you want to plant pepper seeds in really depends on where you're growing! In the West in growing zones 5-6, we like to start pepper seeds in January through March. In most climates, January is a great time for germinating hot pepper seeds, but you may want to start as early as November or as late as February depending on the last frost date in your area. So how do you know when it's the best time to plant pepper seeds? Ideally you want to plant them indoors about 6-8+ week...
SEED SOWERS ENVY
SEED SOWERS ENVY: When you wish your plants grown from seed were as big as the nursery-bought ones Right?! Don't worry, your seedlings will catch up with the greenhouse grown ones quickly. Right after we plant, and we see others with larger plants from the local nursery, we always think "How come ours don't look that good? Should I have started earlier? But I don't have room...I wish I had a greenhouse..." Arg, the ambitious gardener's guilt! Well, don'...
Should you soak pepper seeds before planting?
It is not necessary to soak pepper seeds prior to planting them, but you certainly can to help encourage faster germination. Simply place pepper seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours to soften the seed coat and break dormancy. However, it is most important to keep them moist and warm – pepper seeds like warm soil for best germination, so we advise you to keep them moist at 80-90˚ F for the best results. We usually start pepper seeds indoors on a seedling heat mat to ensure fastes...
Zinnia Seeds
We loved this Zinnia Seeds Review: “Zinnias are so pretty in the garden, they grow fast from seed that I direct seed into the sides of my vegetable beds, and they quickly grow into a nice row of gorgeous colored flowers. The hummingbirds and bumblebees and butterflies love them. Thanks for offering these seeds! I figure the more pollinators the more chile peppers! :) ” – Hummingbird Lover Grow our Zinnia seeds - they won't disappoint you or the hummingbirds! :)
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 – but you do have to follow a few g...
