Which is hotter red or green Hatch chile?Which is hotter, red or green Hatch chile? You may think that red chile is hotter than green Hatch chile, but it really depends on the variety! Did you know that all Hatch chile varieties eventually turn red as they ripen to full maturity? That doesn't mean they necessarily get hotter – as they redden they develop deeper often sweeter flavor, while the heat level doesn't typically increase. Hot Hatch Chile varieties are usually always hot, and mild chile varieties are usually alw...
Growing Peppers in ColoradoThere are many different growing zones in Colorado, and you can grow peppers in any areas that you can grow tomatoes and other veggies! For Colorado gardeners, starting peppers indoors is a must with short season gardening, we recommend starting your pepper seeds at least 6-8 weeks before mid-to-late May when you will transplant them into the garden. Use a seedling heat mat to keep the pepper seeds warm during germination, they like to germinate around 80˚F! Choose short season peppers for...
Ristra Pepper SeedsGrow your own red chile and you never have to buy a ristra again... every strand starts with a seed in your soil! From seed to ceiling. 🌶️ What kind of pepper do you grow to make your own Ristra? While many types of peppers can be dried in ristras, the most common peppers used are New Mexico Chile varieties.The best peppers for a ristra are typically New Mexico Chile varieties, especially varieties like Sandia Hot or the mild 6-4 chile, which are known for their excellent drying quality, vi...
Best Seed CatalogDiscover the Best Seed Catalog! Grow Peppers of the World with Sandia Seed! Our Sandia Seed catalog is widely considered one of the best seed catalogs for pepper lovers and Southwestern-style gardens, especially if the gardener enjoys chiles, hot peppers, and New Mexico–style vegetables. It stands out for its beautiful design, huge pepper selection, and practical growing info, making it both a useful tool and a fun gift. View our full online seed catalog to see every seed featured in our prin...
Best Sweet Peppers to GrowIf you are looking for the best sweet peppers to grow in your garden, we have you covered. With over 100 peppers of the world, we have tons of sweet peppers that are packed with flavor and nutrition. These peppers are favored by chefs and home cooks for the wide range of exceptional flavors and colors that they bring to the kitchen. So don't limit yourself to just Bell Peppers – make sure to discover the world of flavors that sweet peppers have to offer. Here are our top favorites: Padró...
Best Peppers for Hot SauceWe've picked out our favorite peppers for hot sauce (and some of your favorites) that you can grow in your garden to make hot sauce! Find our favorite hot sauce recipes and make them your own with any of these hot peppers. You can use any hot pepper or combination of peppers to make hot sauce, so don't feel limited, experiment! The sky's the limit. You'll find that some you love some peppers even more than others, but it's fun to try them all. Hot sauce captures the essenc...
November is National Pepper Month!Happy National Pepper Month! All month long we can celebrate peppers! While we love peppers all year long, November is a great time to give these delicious fruits the attention they deserve. Right now, loads of hot sauces, salsas, roasted chile and hot pepper flakes are being enjoyed by people around the world. Sandia Seed loves National Pepper Month because we love peppers! In fact, in 2008, we were the first seed packet company to focus exclusively on pepper seeds from around the world. At ...
Safe Seed PledgeSandia Seed Company is proud to sign the Safe Seed Pledge! We believe in selling only non-GMO seeds. THE SEED INTEGRITY PLEDGE: Seeds are essential for the provision of healthy food, our well-being, and that of our environment and planet. We must protect the diversity and genetic integrity of our seeds to provide the foundation for a stable, safe food supply for us and for generations to come. The mechanical alteration of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods within or bet...
Biggest Selection of Green Chile Seeds - in all heat levels!If you love green chile, make sure to check out our huge selection at Sandia Seed! In 2008, we were founded on the idea that seeds for green chile peppers should be available for everyone. We were the first seed packet company to focus exclusively on pepper seeds from around the world. At that time large seed packet companies sold only one or two peppers alongside their vegetable seed selection and they were not green chile seeds! We decided something had to change, so Sandia Seed started...
Largest Jalapenos you can GrowGrow bigger jalapeños next season! You can do this by growing larger Jalapeño varieties such as Jalapeño Traveler and Jalmundo NuMex – they will reward you with pods that can get up to 4 inches to make the perfect poppers!Note that the size of jalapenos varies depending on the growing conditions. Weather, especially, can affect the size of peppers in general, some seasons result in much larger pods than other seasons. Sometimes pods will start out smaller and get larger as the season progress...
Why are bell peppers so hard to grow?Do you have luck growing bell peppers? Or do you struggle growing them? Do they only produce a couple peppers for the season? Growing Bell peppers can be challenging for some growing regions. Bell peppers are tropical natives that enjoy warm temperatures between 65-85˚F, and they generally prefer high humidity with fertile soil. In some regions, like the arid West with it's intense high altitude sun, bell peppers can be more challenging to grow. Bell peppers are especially prone to sunbur...
Recipe for Spaghetti Verde – Pasta with Cilantro, Tomatillos, Jalapenos and Olive OilHere is a simple recipe for Spaghetti Verde, our version is pasta tossed with roasted tomatillos, jalapenos (or other spicy green peppers such as Hatch chiles) and cilantro. This is a pesto for those who like it spicy! Ingredients: 3-5+ Tomatillos, roasted and cooled 1-3+ Jalapenos, roasted and cooled (or use any green chiles for this recipe) 3+ Garlic Cloves, roasted 1 Bunch of cilantro 1/2 Cup Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste Nuts - optional, add toasted No Shell Raw Pepitas, pine nuts...
When to Harvest Green ChileKnowing when to harvest Green Chile is important for the best flavors. When to pick your chiles all depends on when you planted, the variety of chile, plus weather and soil conditions. In Hatch, New Mexico, for example, the harvest season typically begins in August and goes through September, with some seasons getting late harvests in October – it all depends on the weather! Depending on where you are growing your green chile will affect when you'll be able to start harvesting pods. Here ...
2026 Seed Catalog - Peppers of the WorldWe are so excited for our new 2026 Seed Catalog, packed with peppers, tomatoes, veggies and lots of recipes, growing tips and pepper growing info. Check out what we have coming in our newest Seed Catalog! Our seed catalog has 36 pages of colorful photos and info that is a great coffee or dinner table companion, and can be used in the kitchen, too! Dream up next season's vegetable garden with over 100 peppers and tons of tomatoes and vegetables to grow to have a variety of delicious harve...
How to store fresh Basil from the GardenWhat is the best way to save fresh basil? If you pick some fresh basil for other herbs from your garden, it's always good to use the herbs right away. But, if you pick it in the morning, you may want to keep it fresh until you're ready to make lunch or dinner with it or perhaps use it in the next day or two. Well, first things first – don't put your basil in the fridge! Why shouldn't you refrigerate fresh basil? It can turn the leaves black, and it will lose flavor when it get...
What seed company is not owned by Monsanto?Sandia Seed company is NOT owned by Monsanto (now owned by Bayer.) We are a small woman-owned seed company based in Castle Rock, Colorado. We only sell non-gmo, untreated seeds. We have signed and support the Seed Integrity Pledge. As signers, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants. We wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthier people and communities. ...
Seed Discounts: 20% off our Fastest Growing Peppers!SORRY, THIS SALE HAS ENDED!Signup for our newsletter to get our future deals! 20% OFF OUR FASTEST GROWING PEPPER SEEDS Use discount code: FASTERPEPPERS to save big on all of our Fastest Growing Pepper Seeds CollectionNow through Sunday, May 10, 2026. (EXPIRED) The secret to harvesting peppers faster is to grow the fastest growing varieties including: Chocolate Bell, Early Jalapeño, Lemon Spice Jalapeño, Serrano Tampiqueño, Shishito, Hatch Big Jim, 6-4 Mild Hatch Green Chile, Banana Peppers an...
Best Peppers to Start Indoors in April: Ten Varieties for a Strong Summer Harvest.Haven't started your pepper seeds yet? Don't fret, there is plenty of time to plant seeds for the fastest growing peppers and other fast-growing veggies. Since peppers can take a little longer to get going than other veggies, we recommend starting our fastest growing peppers, which will germinate quickly and grow into robust plants in just 65-75 days. So even those of you with short growing seasons can start these in April! Read more about our top pepper varieties to plant this sprin...
It's not too late to start Hatch & Pueblo Chile seeds!It's not too late to start Hatch Chile and Pueblo Chile seeds! These fast growing varieties were perfected by farmers over generations to grow well in the short seasons of the West. They germinate quickly, and grow fast, where you'll get pods in about 70 days after transplanting into the garden. Another added perk is that if you live in a dry growing region, these Western peppers don't need as much water as many other vegetables and fruits, so they work well in hot, dry climates....
Low Water VegetablesWondering what are the best low water vegetables to grow? Here are a few of our suggestions along with tips for conserving water in your garden. #1 Favorite Low Water Vegetables: Peppers* Peppers need less water than many other vegetables. As tropical plants, they thrive in warm, well-draining soil and don't mind it drying out slightly between watering. The famous New Mexico Chiles are grown annually in the dry regions of Hatch Valley and Chimayó regions of New Mexico, and the Pueblo Ch...
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!
Which is hotter red or green Hatch chile?
Which is hotter, red or green Hatch chile? You may think that red chile is hotter than green Hatch chile, but it really depends on the variety! Did you know that all Hatch chile varieties eventually turn red as they ripen to full maturity? That doesn't mean they necessarily get hotter – as they redden they develop deeper often sweeter flavor, while the heat level doesn't typically increase. Hot Hatch Chile varieties are usually always hot, and mild chile varieties are usually alw...
Growing Peppers in Colorado
There are many different growing zones in Colorado, and you can grow peppers in any areas that you can grow tomatoes and other veggies! For Colorado gardeners, starting peppers indoors is a must with short season gardening, we recommend starting your pepper seeds at least 6-8 weeks before mid-to-late May when you will transplant them into the garden. Use a seedling heat mat to keep the pepper seeds warm during germination, they like to germinate around 80˚F! Choose short season peppers for...
Ristra Pepper Seeds
Grow your own red chile and you never have to buy a ristra again... every strand starts with a seed in your soil! From seed to ceiling. 🌶️ What kind of pepper do you grow to make your own Ristra? While many types of peppers can be dried in ristras, the most common peppers used are New Mexico Chile varieties.The best peppers for a ristra are typically New Mexico Chile varieties, especially varieties like Sandia Hot or the mild 6-4 chile, which are known for their excellent drying quality, vi...
Best Seed Catalog
Discover the Best Seed Catalog! Grow Peppers of the World with Sandia Seed! Our Sandia Seed catalog is widely considered one of the best seed catalogs for pepper lovers and Southwestern-style gardens, especially if the gardener enjoys chiles, hot peppers, and New Mexico–style vegetables. It stands out for its beautiful design, huge pepper selection, and practical growing info, making it both a useful tool and a fun gift. View our full online seed catalog to see every seed featured in our prin...
Best Sweet Peppers to Grow
If you are looking for the best sweet peppers to grow in your garden, we have you covered. With over 100 peppers of the world, we have tons of sweet peppers that are packed with flavor and nutrition. These peppers are favored by chefs and home cooks for the wide range of exceptional flavors and colors that they bring to the kitchen. So don't limit yourself to just Bell Peppers – make sure to discover the world of flavors that sweet peppers have to offer. Here are our top favorites: Padró...
Best Peppers for Hot Sauce
We've picked out our favorite peppers for hot sauce (and some of your favorites) that you can grow in your garden to make hot sauce! Find our favorite hot sauce recipes and make them your own with any of these hot peppers. You can use any hot pepper or combination of peppers to make hot sauce, so don't feel limited, experiment! The sky's the limit. You'll find that some you love some peppers even more than others, but it's fun to try them all. Hot sauce captures the essenc...
November is National Pepper Month!
Happy National Pepper Month! All month long we can celebrate peppers! While we love peppers all year long, November is a great time to give these delicious fruits the attention they deserve. Right now, loads of hot sauces, salsas, roasted chile and hot pepper flakes are being enjoyed by people around the world. Sandia Seed loves National Pepper Month because we love peppers! In fact, in 2008, we were the first seed packet company to focus exclusively on pepper seeds from around the world. At ...
Safe Seed Pledge
Sandia Seed Company is proud to sign the Safe Seed Pledge! We believe in selling only non-GMO seeds. THE SEED INTEGRITY PLEDGE: Seeds are essential for the provision of healthy food, our well-being, and that of our environment and planet. We must protect the diversity and genetic integrity of our seeds to provide the foundation for a stable, safe food supply for us and for generations to come. The mechanical alteration of genetic material outside of natural reproductive methods within or bet...
Biggest Selection of Green Chile Seeds - in all heat levels!
If you love green chile, make sure to check out our huge selection at Sandia Seed! In 2008, we were founded on the idea that seeds for green chile peppers should be available for everyone. We were the first seed packet company to focus exclusively on pepper seeds from around the world. At that time large seed packet companies sold only one or two peppers alongside their vegetable seed selection and they were not green chile seeds! We decided something had to change, so Sandia Seed started...
Largest Jalapenos you can Grow
Grow bigger jalapeños next season! You can do this by growing larger Jalapeño varieties such as Jalapeño Traveler and Jalmundo NuMex – they will reward you with pods that can get up to 4 inches to make the perfect poppers!Note that the size of jalapenos varies depending on the growing conditions. Weather, especially, can affect the size of peppers in general, some seasons result in much larger pods than other seasons. Sometimes pods will start out smaller and get larger as the season progress...
Why are bell peppers so hard to grow?
Do you have luck growing bell peppers? Or do you struggle growing them? Do they only produce a couple peppers for the season? Growing Bell peppers can be challenging for some growing regions. Bell peppers are tropical natives that enjoy warm temperatures between 65-85˚F, and they generally prefer high humidity with fertile soil. In some regions, like the arid West with it's intense high altitude sun, bell peppers can be more challenging to grow. Bell peppers are especially prone to sunbur...
Recipe for Spaghetti Verde – Pasta with Cilantro, Tomatillos, Jalapenos and Olive Oil
Here is a simple recipe for Spaghetti Verde, our version is pasta tossed with roasted tomatillos, jalapenos (or other spicy green peppers such as Hatch chiles) and cilantro. This is a pesto for those who like it spicy! Ingredients: 3-5+ Tomatillos, roasted and cooled 1-3+ Jalapenos, roasted and cooled (or use any green chiles for this recipe) 3+ Garlic Cloves, roasted 1 Bunch of cilantro 1/2 Cup Olive Oil Salt and pepper to taste Nuts - optional, add toasted No Shell Raw Pepitas, pine nuts...
When to Harvest Green Chile
Knowing when to harvest Green Chile is important for the best flavors. When to pick your chiles all depends on when you planted, the variety of chile, plus weather and soil conditions. In Hatch, New Mexico, for example, the harvest season typically begins in August and goes through September, with some seasons getting late harvests in October – it all depends on the weather! Depending on where you are growing your green chile will affect when you'll be able to start harvesting pods. Here ...
2026 Seed Catalog - Peppers of the World
We are so excited for our new 2026 Seed Catalog, packed with peppers, tomatoes, veggies and lots of recipes, growing tips and pepper growing info. Check out what we have coming in our newest Seed Catalog! Our seed catalog has 36 pages of colorful photos and info that is a great coffee or dinner table companion, and can be used in the kitchen, too! Dream up next season's vegetable garden with over 100 peppers and tons of tomatoes and vegetables to grow to have a variety of delicious harve...
How to store fresh Basil from the Garden
What is the best way to save fresh basil? If you pick some fresh basil for other herbs from your garden, it's always good to use the herbs right away. But, if you pick it in the morning, you may want to keep it fresh until you're ready to make lunch or dinner with it or perhaps use it in the next day or two. Well, first things first – don't put your basil in the fridge! Why shouldn't you refrigerate fresh basil? It can turn the leaves black, and it will lose flavor when it get...
What seed company is not owned by Monsanto?
Sandia Seed company is NOT owned by Monsanto (now owned by Bayer.) We are a small woman-owned seed company based in Castle Rock, Colorado. We only sell non-gmo, untreated seeds. We have signed and support the Seed Integrity Pledge. As signers, we pledge that we do not knowingly buy or sell genetically engineered seeds or plants. We wish to support agricultural progress that leads to healthier soils, genetically diverse agricultural ecosystems and ultimately healthier people and communities. ...
Seed Discounts: 20% off our Fastest Growing Peppers!
SORRY, THIS SALE HAS ENDED!Signup for our newsletter to get our future deals! 20% OFF OUR FASTEST GROWING PEPPER SEEDS Use discount code: FASTERPEPPERS to save big on all of our Fastest Growing Pepper Seeds CollectionNow through Sunday, May 10, 2026. (EXPIRED) The secret to harvesting peppers faster is to grow the fastest growing varieties including: Chocolate Bell, Early Jalapeño, Lemon Spice Jalapeño, Serrano Tampiqueño, Shishito, Hatch Big Jim, 6-4 Mild Hatch Green Chile, Banana Peppers an...
Best Peppers to Start Indoors in April: Ten Varieties for a Strong Summer Harvest.
Haven't started your pepper seeds yet? Don't fret, there is plenty of time to plant seeds for the fastest growing peppers and other fast-growing veggies. Since peppers can take a little longer to get going than other veggies, we recommend starting our fastest growing peppers, which will germinate quickly and grow into robust plants in just 65-75 days. So even those of you with short growing seasons can start these in April! Read more about our top pepper varieties to plant this sprin...
It's not too late to start Hatch & Pueblo Chile seeds!
It's not too late to start Hatch Chile and Pueblo Chile seeds! These fast growing varieties were perfected by farmers over generations to grow well in the short seasons of the West. They germinate quickly, and grow fast, where you'll get pods in about 70 days after transplanting into the garden. Another added perk is that if you live in a dry growing region, these Western peppers don't need as much water as many other vegetables and fruits, so they work well in hot, dry climates....
Low Water Vegetables
Wondering what are the best low water vegetables to grow? Here are a few of our suggestions along with tips for conserving water in your garden. #1 Favorite Low Water Vegetables: Peppers* Peppers need less water than many other vegetables. As tropical plants, they thrive in warm, well-draining soil and don't mind it drying out slightly between watering. The famous New Mexico Chiles are grown annually in the dry regions of Hatch Valley and Chimayó regions of New Mexico, and the Pueblo Ch...
