Lemon Spice Jalapenos are fruityAn exciting hot jalapeno pepper with a stunning burst of fruity flavor and an eye-catching vibrant yellow color! This jalapeno has a citrusy-fruity taste with smooth yellow skin. The medium-to-thick walls provide a satisfying crunch with each bite. The plant itself is super ornamental and extremely prolific. This sunny lemon-yellow jalapeno variety was bred at the New Mexico State University (NMSU) Chile Pepper Institute using natural backcrossing techniques. It is a spicy yellow jalapeno re...
Split Tomatoes?Split Tomatoes?Can you eat them? Yes, if the split is small and superficial and you pick and eat it right away, like in the cherry tomato above, it should be fine. Some larger tomatoes split, too, and you can cut out the crack after washing and eat the good parts. If cherry tomatoes have been split for a few days, however, you may want to toss them in the compost because mold and rot may set in. How do you prevent split tomatoes?Split tomatoes occur when the water available is inconsistent,...
Best Stocking Stuffers for GardenersCheck out our list of the BEST Stocking Stuffers for Gardeners! These small gifts are perfect to stuff into stockings for a look of sheer delight from any gardener in your life. Our Pepper Seed Gift Bundles include special selections of themed peppers such as ornamental peppers, chef's peppers and more. Find more ideas for Stocking Stuffers for Gardeners »
NEW Hottest Pepper in the World in 2023The new Hottest Pepper in the World in 2023 is Pepper X: Looking for the world's hottest pepper? Well, on August 23, 2023, a new pepper has been crowned as the hottest pepper in the world by Guinness World Records! Pepper X, also bred by Ed Currie along with the former champion the Carolina Reaper with 2.2 SHU (Scoville Heat Units), took over as the hottest chili pepper in late 2023, recognized by Guinness World Records, beating the Carolina Reaper by 71,000 Scoville Heat Units! In 2017...
New Mexico Chile SubstituteSome good New Mexico Chile substitutes include Anaheim Chile or Guajillo Chile, Chile de Arbol, which are related to New Mexico Chiles (in the same Capsicum annuum species) and can provide great flavor to your chile dishes. The Anaheim Chile – also known as California chile or Magdalena, is a medium-sized mild chile used in Southwestern cuisines – is actually the granddaddy of all the current New Mexico green chile pod types! It was originally known as New Mexico No. 9, developed by Dr. Fabi...
Savory Apple RecipesHere are some of our favorite ways to use apples, beyond just apple pie. Check out our Savory Apple Recipes below... Savory Apple Recipe: Spicy Zucchini Fritters with Apples & Jalapenos - Shredded zucchini (1-3+ cups)- Flour (1/2cup-1.5+ cups)- 2-3 Jalapenos, chopped- 1/2-1 cup+ green onions, chopped- 1-2 apples skin removed, shredded- 1 egg- 1/2 cup of Peanut butter (or other nut butter, or tahini)- Fresh herbs (chives, oregano, thyme, sage, dill, your choice!)- Curry powder (optional)-...
Can you make money selling peppers?Yes, you can make money selling peppers, specifically pepper seeds – hottest pepper seeds, hot pepper seeds & rare pepper seeds especially are becoming more and more popular with gardeners and food lovers alike. Sandia Seed has seeds for over 100 peppers of the world so you can offer your customers seeds for favorite peppers as well as new peppers that they haven't grown before. One of the reasons gardeners like to start vegetables from seed is the ability to grow peppers and other ve...
Roasted Orange Habanero, Carrot & Tomato Hot Sauce RecipeRoasted Orange Habanero, Carrot & Tomato Hot Sauce Recipe:Could this be the best hot sauce ever?! Maybe. Habaneros (as many as you have) Orange Tomatoes (Chef's Choice or Pineapple Tomatoes) Carrots, sliced into spears Garlic (3-6+ cloves) Vinegar (such as White, Champagne or Rice vinegar, to taste ~ 2 Tablespoons) Salt & Pepper Roast carrots, halved habaneros and tomatoes in a cast iron skillet to brown a bit and condense in the oven under the broiler for 5-10 minutes, or o...
How was Pepper X's heat tested?Wondering how Pepper X's heat was tested? How was Pepper X's heat tested? For crowning Pepper X as the new hottest pepper in the world in 2023, we were curious if Guinness World Records used the new capsaicin-testing devices (like The ChilliPot) to do the test or if they used the standard Scoville tasting panel to determine the number of Scovilles. The standard Scoville panel test determines the amount of Scovilles based on the measure of the degree of dilution at which the pepper'...
Wholesale Pepper SeedsSell Peppers of the World and Get 50% Off an Initial Order of $300 or more with Sandia Seed! Wholesale customers receive 50% off your first order over $300*. After your first Wholesale order, all future reorders of any amount will be 50% off with no minimum. We also have some beautiful seed displays and our top-selling seed collections that will display hundreds of seed packets and look great in your store! Learn how to signup to become a Seed Reseller on our Wholesale Seeds page » We have o...
Online Seed CatalogsLooking for Online Seed Catalogs? We're excited to share our latest 2024 Seed Catalog, you can download the PDF of the Online Seed Catalog for free, order a copy for $3 including shipping, or view and shop our entire online seed catalog here »We're super excited to be a seed catalog company offering pepper seeds and veggie seeds to people around the country. Our colorful online seed catalog is packed with peppers of the world – including seeds for over 100 peppers, plus tomato seeds ...
Container Salsa GardenGrow your own Container Salsa Garden! Salsa garden plants generally include Tomatoes, Hot Peppers, Cilantro, and Onions. These are your basics – but you can really vary it up with different types of tomatoes and hot peppers. Best Tomatoes to grow for Salsa Our wide variety of Heirloom and Hybrid Tomato seeds can be grown in your potted container garden to create a wide range of colorful salsas. Classic salsa is often make with Roma Tomatoes, such as San Marzano Tomatoes. The flesh is much th...
Hot Pepper TastingWe had a great time at our Hot Pepper Tasting Party in Castle Rock, Colorado with Yosh, Siri and Matt – who all bravely tried all the super hot peppers we had in store for them. It is interesting how different peppers taste differently to each person's palate, and how some peppers don't start burning right away. While all three of our tasters like spicy food, none had tried tasting straight super hot peppers on their own, so it was fun seeing the reactions to the different flavors and...
How to grow hot peppers: The best advice from pepper growersWhat 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 – so you can get plenty of peppers before your first frost. Start Seeds Indoors: We recommend starting hot pepper seeds ...
Salsa Garden PeppersFavorite Salsa Garden Peppers Oh boy, it's hard to pick just one favorite salsa garden pepper. If you're a salsa connoisseur, you know that there isn't just one perfect pepper for salsa! You can put all sorts of hot peppers and green chiles into salsa, and sweet peppers, too. There is no right or wrong pepper for salsa! Jalapeños are classic, while roasted Hatch Green Chiles add flavor and body to salsas. Or you can try some super hot peppers for a spicy delight! Same g...
2024 Seed Catalogs are here!We're excited to announce that are 2024 Seed Catalogs are here!Sandia Seed is proud to be one of the seed catalog companies offering a beautiful seed catalogue filled with heirloom peppers, tomatoes and vegetables. Packed with seeds for over 100 peppers of the world, plus tons of heirloom tomato seeds and vegetable seeds, this colorful catalog is a great winter read for planning your 2024 gardening season! We also included some of our favorite recipes including our salsa recipes, a deli...
What Seeds to Plant in AugustWondering 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...
Best Seed DisplaysSeed Displays Sandia Seed sells Wholesale Seeds and Seed Displays so you can become a seed retailer in your city! Our huge collection of peppers of the world, plus tomatoes and vegetables too are the perfect addition to your garden center, hardware store or gift shop. Our seed displays for sale come pre-assembled so you can start selling right away. Our seed display racks are eye-catching and hold lots of varieties of seed packets so it's easy to become a seed retailer. With our Wholesale...
Roasted Jalapeno Hot Sauce RecipeROASTED JALAPENO HOT SAUCE: 3-10+ jalapenos (whatever you have, or any hot peppers or red chile) 1 medium onion chopped (about 1 cup) 5-6+ cloves garlic chopped 1-2 Carrots 1/2-1 cup of tomato sauce (or a few fresh tomatoes) ¼ cup vinegar of choice 1 teaspoon lemon juice or lime juice Salt to taste Grill or broil jalapenos, to blister the skin (you can also use other hot peppers such as hot Hatch chile). You can also roast or broil fresh tomatoes, garlic and carrots (though don't ...