Hot Pepper Seeds: Helmet HeadIf you grow Hot Pepper Seeds, Super Hot Pepper Seeds, Sweet Pepper Seeds, or any chile seeds from around the world, you have likely have encountered “helmet heads” at some point. These are seeds that start to germinate but fail to break open the pepper seed shell, so they get stuck inside and have what we call a “helmet head.”Helmet heads in pepper seedlings are common when the humidity is low, and it also just happens sometimes to some seeds. Old seeds, particularly, can be more prone to get...
Chili Pepper StickersWe ship all of our seeds year-round. Every seed order comes with a free sticker! We're always adding more stickers to our lineup so make sure to collect them all! We love when you share where you've stuck them, tag/share pictures with us on Facebook or Instagram » Get a free sticker when you order any of our seeds! These fun stickers show off your love of chiles! Our stickers vary, so every time you order you'll likely get a new sticker! Our tomato orders usually get a tomat...
Pueblo Chile from ColoradoPueblo Chile Peppers from Colorado: Meet our latest two latest additions to our peppers of the world seed collection: The Pueblo Mosco Chile (shown above) and the Pueblo Giadone Chile. We're so excited about these delicious chiles from Colorado! Both of these chiles have different flavor from the New Mexican Hatch chile varieties, and they have more heat and tend to have thicker walls, making them very easy to roast. We love growing them alongside our Hatch patch so we can enjoy all the ...
Pepper Plant CarePepper plant care is not all that complicated, you just have to know a few things: Keep the seeds warm when germinating, they like to be between 80-90˚ F for fastest sprouting. Movement: Once germinated, make sure pepper seedlings have good air circulation and movement. Yes, you can pet your pepper seedlings by brushing or "petting" the pepper plants with your hands. This is good for your indoor seedlings as it will stimulate them to grow thicker stems, and be stockier (less l...
Prevent Damping OffMany gardeners experience issues with their seedlings mysteriously wilting, flopping over, and dying – most of the time this is caused by damping off, an invisible killer that is caused by water molds and fungi that kill seedlings after they germinate. Damping off usually occurs in damp, cool, still-air conditions – and be easily prevented. When affected by damping off, the seedling will usually have a shriveled base or the stem will have lesions at the ground level, and it will flop over and...
Birds Eye Chilli SeedsLooking to grow Birds Eye Chilli Seeds?We offer Birds Eye Chilli seeds under the Tepin / Chiltepin name. These are also known by the name: Thai Birds Eye Chilli Pepper. Capsicum annuum is native to southern North America and northern South America. This variety is considered the "mother of all peppers" and also goes by chiltepin, chiltepe, and chile tepin, bird’s eye chilli, or simply bird peppers, as wild birds love to eat them! Yes, despite the spiciness of these peppers, birds aren...
Hottest Peppers in the WorldIf you want to grow the hottest peppers in the world, then you've come to the right place. Sandia Seed offers some of the hottest peppers of the world in our huge collection of over 100 chile peppers. Our hottest pepper is of course the Carolina Reaper, which WAS the Guinness World Record holder up until August 23, 2023 for being the hottest chile in the world with Scovilles ranging between 1,500,000 and 2 million! That's HOT! We like to use this super hot beast in salsas and hot sauc...
Growing Peppers from Seed: Our Top 12 TipsGrowing Peppers from SeedOur Top 12 Tips 1. Use Fresh Pepper Seeds When stored in perfect conditions, pepper seeds can be viable for up to 25 years, but generally 2-5 years is more realistic for good germination rates. Sandia Seed only sells fresh seeds that were harvested from the previous season, and we ensure all of our seeds have a 85% germination rate or higher to guarantee your success. Keep in mind that the older the seeds get, the less likely they will sprout. Old pepper seeds are m...
What to Plant with Tomatoes to Keep Bugs AwayWhat to Plant with Tomatoes to Keep Bugs Away: Marigolds:Did you know that the strong scent of marigolds can repel a variety of pests such tomato hornworms, aphids, whiteflies and thrips? It's true! There has also been research that indicated that planting marigolds between tomatoes protects the tomato plants from harmful root-knot nematodes in the soil. We have certainly noticed that our tomato plants do better when we have planted some marigolds nearby, so we now grow them every year i...
Hottest Chilli in the World 20202025 Update: On August 23, 2023, a new pepper was crowned as the hottest pepper in the world by Guinness World Records, named Pepper X. However, if you want to grow the Pepper X, the new world champion for being the hottest pepper, you can't. The seeds are not available. But you can grow the former champ, the Reaper!The Carolina Reaper was the hottest chili in the world until 2023! And it was the hottest chilli in the world in 2020, too, it has worn the crown for many years – originally ...
Morita Salsa RecipeDid you know that a Morita chile is really a smoked ripe jalapeño? Morita chiles are similar to Chipotle peppers in this respect, the difference being that Moritas are mildly smoked for less time than Chipotle peppers, so they are softer and they maintain their subtle fruity characteristics while developing a rich chocolatey aroma. Dried and crushed Morita chiles are ideal for use in soups, stews, beans, and chilis. Morita chiles can be used instead of Chipotle peppers in recipes. Moritas a...
Vegan Jalapeno Poppers RecipeYou can make your own hummus or use store-bought hummus for this delicious vegan / vegetarian version of Jalapeño Poppers. Vegan Jalapeno Poppers Recipe Ingredients: Make your own Hummus:• 1 can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained • 3-5 garlic cloves • ½ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp red pepper • ¼ cup water • Juice of 1 lemon, plus grate a little of the lemon rind • 2 Tablespoons of Olive oil, Sesame Oil or use Tahini if you have it • 8-10 Jalapenos, sliced in half, seeds r...
Hottest Pepper 2020The Hottest Pepper in 2020 is the infamous Carolina Reaper! While a lot of other contenders have come onto the market in the past few years, the Reaper still carries the Guinness World Record crown for being the world's hottest pepper in 2020.Developed by pepper breeder Ed Currie in South Carolina, this wicked beast of a pepper is red with a gnarled, bumpy texture and a small pointed tail. Guinness World Records declared it the hottest chili pepper in the world in 2013, and it has held th...
Grow a Hatch PatchIf you love growing vegetables, then you should grow your own Hatch Patch! What is Hatch? Hatch chiles are the most delicious chiles you can grow. If you have ever lived in New Mexico or tasted Hatch green chile then you know you can’t live without it! Even if you don't live in New Mexico, you can experience that wonderful flavor of green chile wherever you live by growing them yourself! Be prepared because green chile is addictive, just ask any New Mexican. Like Champagne, the Hatch name...
The Chile PatchThe Chili Patch Old Town, Albuquerque, New MexicoThis cool shop has lots of colorful ceramics, textiles, clothing, glassware and other beautiful things. We sure do love all the fun shops in Albuquerque! See who carries our seeds: Want to find out who sells our seeds in your town? Find all the shops that sell our seeds in our Store Locator »If your local plant nursery or garden center doesn't carry our seeds, just ask! Lots of shops love to add requested seeds to their inventory if pe...
Super Hot Pepper SeedsSandia Seed carries a huge collection of pepper seeds including tons of super hot pepper seeds! If you're looking for the hottest pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper is the current world-record holder, it's rated to 2+ million Scovilles. We also have lots of other varieties of super hot peppers including several different kinds of Ghost Pepper Seeds (Bhut Jolokias) in many colors, white, yellow, peach, purple, chocolate and red!
Growing Hot Peppers in PotsGrowing Hot Peppers in Pots is easy! Here are some of our top tips:Some varieties do better than others, so choose wisely, and make sure to plant them in a well-draining larger pot that is at least 5+ gallons in size. You want to make sure you have well-draining potting soil (not garden soil) with plenty of drainage holes so that the roots don't stay soggy. Here are all of our peppers that grow well in pots » OUR TOP TIPS:Growing Super Hot Peppers like the Carolina Reaper in Containers:...
How Often to Water Pepper Plants in PotsHow Often Should You Water Pepper Plants in Pots? The size of your container or pot, and the weather conditions will determine how often you need to water your pepper plants. We recommend watering after the soil has dried somewhat. During the longest hottest days of summer, that may be every day. During cooler weather and during spring and fall you may only need to water them every 2-3 days. The best bet is to feel the top layer of soil to see if it's moist, if it is, wait before watering...
Wholesale SeedsWholesale Seeds for Retailers Are you a local plant nursery, garden center, gift shop or local hardware store and you're looking for wholesale seeds for resale? WE OFFER WHOLESALE SEEDS WITH NO CONTRACTS! Your store, garden center or nursery can buy from our seed catalog at discounted rates anytime you need to restock seeds. Our beautiful Seed display racks look great in your shop, and we'll feature you on our seed store locator map. Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds for all of ou...
Orange Salsa RecipeIf you grow our Orange Jalapeño seeds or our other Orange Jalapeño Pumpkin Spice Seeds or any of our other orange hot peppers, then you gotta try this Orange Salsa recipe. For this salsa, we recommend growing some of our favorite Orange Heirloom Tomato Seeds such as our Big Rainbow Tomato, or the Chef's Choice Orange Tomato, or the delicious Garden Peach Tomato... and you'll have a brilliant orange salsa that is sure to be the talk of the party. You can use any of our orange hot 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!
Hot Pepper Seeds: Helmet Head
If you grow Hot Pepper Seeds, Super Hot Pepper Seeds, Sweet Pepper Seeds, or any chile seeds from around the world, you have likely have encountered “helmet heads” at some point. These are seeds that start to germinate but fail to break open the pepper seed shell, so they get stuck inside and have what we call a “helmet head.”Helmet heads in pepper seedlings are common when the humidity is low, and it also just happens sometimes to some seeds. Old seeds, particularly, can be more prone to get...
Chili Pepper Stickers
We ship all of our seeds year-round. Every seed order comes with a free sticker! We're always adding more stickers to our lineup so make sure to collect them all! We love when you share where you've stuck them, tag/share pictures with us on Facebook or Instagram » Get a free sticker when you order any of our seeds! These fun stickers show off your love of chiles! Our stickers vary, so every time you order you'll likely get a new sticker! Our tomato orders usually get a tomat...
Pueblo Chile from Colorado
Pueblo Chile Peppers from Colorado: Meet our latest two latest additions to our peppers of the world seed collection: The Pueblo Mosco Chile (shown above) and the Pueblo Giadone Chile. We're so excited about these delicious chiles from Colorado! Both of these chiles have different flavor from the New Mexican Hatch chile varieties, and they have more heat and tend to have thicker walls, making them very easy to roast. We love growing them alongside our Hatch patch so we can enjoy all the ...
Pepper Plant Care
Pepper plant care is not all that complicated, you just have to know a few things: Keep the seeds warm when germinating, they like to be between 80-90˚ F for fastest sprouting. Movement: Once germinated, make sure pepper seedlings have good air circulation and movement. Yes, you can pet your pepper seedlings by brushing or "petting" the pepper plants with your hands. This is good for your indoor seedlings as it will stimulate them to grow thicker stems, and be stockier (less l...
Prevent Damping Off
Many gardeners experience issues with their seedlings mysteriously wilting, flopping over, and dying – most of the time this is caused by damping off, an invisible killer that is caused by water molds and fungi that kill seedlings after they germinate. Damping off usually occurs in damp, cool, still-air conditions – and be easily prevented. When affected by damping off, the seedling will usually have a shriveled base or the stem will have lesions at the ground level, and it will flop over and...
Birds Eye Chilli Seeds
Looking to grow Birds Eye Chilli Seeds?We offer Birds Eye Chilli seeds under the Tepin / Chiltepin name. These are also known by the name: Thai Birds Eye Chilli Pepper. Capsicum annuum is native to southern North America and northern South America. This variety is considered the "mother of all peppers" and also goes by chiltepin, chiltepe, and chile tepin, bird’s eye chilli, or simply bird peppers, as wild birds love to eat them! Yes, despite the spiciness of these peppers, birds aren...
Hottest Peppers in the World
If you want to grow the hottest peppers in the world, then you've come to the right place. Sandia Seed offers some of the hottest peppers of the world in our huge collection of over 100 chile peppers. Our hottest pepper is of course the Carolina Reaper, which WAS the Guinness World Record holder up until August 23, 2023 for being the hottest chile in the world with Scovilles ranging between 1,500,000 and 2 million! That's HOT! We like to use this super hot beast in salsas and hot sauc...
Growing Peppers from Seed: Our Top 12 Tips
Growing Peppers from SeedOur Top 12 Tips 1. Use Fresh Pepper Seeds When stored in perfect conditions, pepper seeds can be viable for up to 25 years, but generally 2-5 years is more realistic for good germination rates. Sandia Seed only sells fresh seeds that were harvested from the previous season, and we ensure all of our seeds have a 85% germination rate or higher to guarantee your success. Keep in mind that the older the seeds get, the less likely they will sprout. Old pepper seeds are m...
What to Plant with Tomatoes to Keep Bugs Away
What to Plant with Tomatoes to Keep Bugs Away: Marigolds:Did you know that the strong scent of marigolds can repel a variety of pests such tomato hornworms, aphids, whiteflies and thrips? It's true! There has also been research that indicated that planting marigolds between tomatoes protects the tomato plants from harmful root-knot nematodes in the soil. We have certainly noticed that our tomato plants do better when we have planted some marigolds nearby, so we now grow them every year i...
Hottest Chilli in the World 2020
2025 Update: On August 23, 2023, a new pepper was crowned as the hottest pepper in the world by Guinness World Records, named Pepper X. However, if you want to grow the Pepper X, the new world champion for being the hottest pepper, you can't. The seeds are not available. But you can grow the former champ, the Reaper!The Carolina Reaper was the hottest chili in the world until 2023! And it was the hottest chilli in the world in 2020, too, it has worn the crown for many years – originally ...
Morita Salsa Recipe
Did you know that a Morita chile is really a smoked ripe jalapeño? Morita chiles are similar to Chipotle peppers in this respect, the difference being that Moritas are mildly smoked for less time than Chipotle peppers, so they are softer and they maintain their subtle fruity characteristics while developing a rich chocolatey aroma. Dried and crushed Morita chiles are ideal for use in soups, stews, beans, and chilis. Morita chiles can be used instead of Chipotle peppers in recipes. Moritas a...
Vegan Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
You can make your own hummus or use store-bought hummus for this delicious vegan / vegetarian version of Jalapeño Poppers. Vegan Jalapeno Poppers Recipe Ingredients: Make your own Hummus:• 1 can of garbanzo beans (chickpeas), drained • 3-5 garlic cloves • ½ tsp black pepper • ½ tsp red pepper • ¼ cup water • Juice of 1 lemon, plus grate a little of the lemon rind • 2 Tablespoons of Olive oil, Sesame Oil or use Tahini if you have it • 8-10 Jalapenos, sliced in half, seeds r...
Hottest Pepper 2020
The Hottest Pepper in 2020 is the infamous Carolina Reaper! While a lot of other contenders have come onto the market in the past few years, the Reaper still carries the Guinness World Record crown for being the world's hottest pepper in 2020.Developed by pepper breeder Ed Currie in South Carolina, this wicked beast of a pepper is red with a gnarled, bumpy texture and a small pointed tail. Guinness World Records declared it the hottest chili pepper in the world in 2013, and it has held th...
Grow a Hatch Patch
If you love growing vegetables, then you should grow your own Hatch Patch! What is Hatch? Hatch chiles are the most delicious chiles you can grow. If you have ever lived in New Mexico or tasted Hatch green chile then you know you can’t live without it! Even if you don't live in New Mexico, you can experience that wonderful flavor of green chile wherever you live by growing them yourself! Be prepared because green chile is addictive, just ask any New Mexican. Like Champagne, the Hatch name...
The Chile Patch
The Chili Patch Old Town, Albuquerque, New MexicoThis cool shop has lots of colorful ceramics, textiles, clothing, glassware and other beautiful things. We sure do love all the fun shops in Albuquerque! See who carries our seeds: Want to find out who sells our seeds in your town? Find all the shops that sell our seeds in our Store Locator »If your local plant nursery or garden center doesn't carry our seeds, just ask! Lots of shops love to add requested seeds to their inventory if pe...
Super Hot Pepper Seeds
Sandia Seed carries a huge collection of pepper seeds including tons of super hot pepper seeds! If you're looking for the hottest pepper in the world, the Carolina Reaper is the current world-record holder, it's rated to 2+ million Scovilles. We also have lots of other varieties of super hot peppers including several different kinds of Ghost Pepper Seeds (Bhut Jolokias) in many colors, white, yellow, peach, purple, chocolate and red!
Growing Hot Peppers in Pots
Growing Hot Peppers in Pots is easy! Here are some of our top tips:Some varieties do better than others, so choose wisely, and make sure to plant them in a well-draining larger pot that is at least 5+ gallons in size. You want to make sure you have well-draining potting soil (not garden soil) with plenty of drainage holes so that the roots don't stay soggy. Here are all of our peppers that grow well in pots » OUR TOP TIPS:Growing Super Hot Peppers like the Carolina Reaper in Containers:...
How Often to Water Pepper Plants in Pots
How Often Should You Water Pepper Plants in Pots? The size of your container or pot, and the weather conditions will determine how often you need to water your pepper plants. We recommend watering after the soil has dried somewhat. During the longest hottest days of summer, that may be every day. During cooler weather and during spring and fall you may only need to water them every 2-3 days. The best bet is to feel the top layer of soil to see if it's moist, if it is, wait before watering...
Wholesale Seeds
Wholesale Seeds for Retailers Are you a local plant nursery, garden center, gift shop or local hardware store and you're looking for wholesale seeds for resale? WE OFFER WHOLESALE SEEDS WITH NO CONTRACTS! Your store, garden center or nursery can buy from our seed catalog at discounted rates anytime you need to restock seeds. Our beautiful Seed display racks look great in your shop, and we'll feature you on our seed store locator map. Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds for all of ou...
Orange Salsa Recipe
If you grow our Orange Jalapeño seeds or our other Orange Jalapeño Pumpkin Spice Seeds or any of our other orange hot peppers, then you gotta try this Orange Salsa recipe. For this salsa, we recommend growing some of our favorite Orange Heirloom Tomato Seeds such as our Big Rainbow Tomato, or the Chef's Choice Orange Tomato, or the delicious Garden Peach Tomato... and you'll have a brilliant orange salsa that is sure to be the talk of the party. You can use any of our orange hot peppe...
