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...
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...
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...
Hatch Chile Seeds: From Planting to HarvestIntroduction to growing Hatch Chile Seeds Growing your own delicious Hatch chile peppers from seeds is a rewarding experience, whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner. These flavorful peppers, originating from New Mexico's Hatch Valley, are beloved for their versatility in dishes like stews, salsas, and chile rellenos. With the right care, you can cultivate a thriving crop of Hatch chiles in your garden, ranging from mild to fiery hot. You don't have to be in Hatch, NM to...
Mild Peppers to GrowThere are so many tasty mild peppers to grow for people who don't want a lot of spice or any spice in their food. You can grow completely sweet peppers with 0 Scovilles (no heat), or you can grow mild pepper seeds with just a dash of spice. Check our our List of Peppers by Heat for all the mild peppers we carry at the top of the list - we carry seeds for over 101 peppers of the world, and there are so many unusual, exotic and delicious mild pepper varieties to grow for your kitchen. Check...
Reseeding the Sweet 16: March MadnessReseeding the Sweet 16: March Madness... We saw this headline on Google News and it took us a double take to realize it wasn't about gardening... not about basketball. haha!! But to honor the thought, here are our Sweet 16 Peppers to start in March: Our Top Picks for the end of March: These pepper seeds are our picks to plant 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors after all chance of frost has passed. Some people start their seeds even earlier, sowing seeds indoors in January, Februar...
2025 Seed CatalogAre you excited for the 2025 growing season? We sure are! Make sure to order our seed catalog to add to your winter reading and dreaming so you can grow peppers of the world plus lots of tomatoes and veggies, too. 2025 Seed Catalog Cover shown above, finalized with Ristras!We just sent our 2025 Seed Catalog to the printer! It's packed with seeds for 101 specialty peppers, 59 tomatoes in all sizes, and 42 easy to grow vegetables. Our Seed Catalog also includes lots of growing tips, pepp...
Hatch Chile RecipesHatch chile are one of our favorite peppers to grow – their flavor, when roasted and peeled, is out of this world! Buttery, smokey, spicy with slightly sweet fruitiness, Hatch Chile offers intense flavor to any dish. Hatch chile seeds can be grown in any vegetable garden, make sure to grow some of these giant flavorful peppers to add flavor and heat to your table! You can simply roast them on a grill, air fryer, or under a broiler until blacked and blistered – then let cool in a covered glas...
Squash Wilting?Why does my squash wilt? If your zucchini, pumpkin, squash or cucumber plants are wilting, it could be a few things: 1. Wilting squash during the Heat of the Day: The most common reason that pumpkin, cucumbers, zucchini and squash leaves wilt is that the cucurbita family has a low root-to-shoot ratio, meaning that they have a shallow root system that supports a very large mass of above ground vegetation. Because of this, during the dry heat of the sunniest part of the day, squash leaves...
Container Size for PeppersWe often get asked from our seed customers:What is the Best Container Size For Peppers? Our recommendation is to plant peppers in containers that are at least 3-5 gallons in size or larger. Larger pots are better as you don't have to water quite as often! For larger varieties like many Hatch Chile varieties, Bell peppers and Poblanos and, use a larger pot with 5 gallons or more. Find larger sized pots like 12″ - 14″ for much better yields. Some larger longer growing peppers could even ...
Wholesale SeedsSandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds to anyone who wants to resell seeds in online stores, garden centers, hardware stores, gift shops or other local stores. Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds for all of our 100+ pepper seeds and our top favorite 44+ tomato seeds including lots of heirloom and Vegetable Seeds from around the world. It's easy to become a Sandia Seed seller! We offer new wholesale customers receive 50% off your first order over $300 and then all future reorders with no mini...
Seed Discounts for Valentine's DayDID YOU MISS THIS SALE? VIEW ALL OF OUR SEED DISCOUNTS » Do you know someone who loves peppers? Give your loved ones or yourself the best kind of chocolates – peppers! Get spicy this year. Spicy Valentine's Day Sale: Our sale to get 20% offour selected Chocolate and Red peppersended Sunday, February 18, 2024! FIND LOTS MORE DISCOUNT SEEDS INCLUDING OUR 50% OFF SEEDS
2021 Seed Catalog is at the Printer!Sandia Seed's brand new 2021 Seed Catalog is at the Printer and should be arriving to be ready to ship out in a couple weeks in early January. So, if you are looking for something exciting to grow, you have found the right place. Enjoy our new 2021 Seed Catalog and we hope you find a new variety to grow along with your favorites. Sandia Seed expands our seed catalog every year to meet demand for different and unique peppers. This year is no different with 8 new seed varieties. Here at Sa...
List of Peppers by HeatHere is a list of all of our peppers from around the world based on their heat level, from sweet to super hot!Find the perfect pepper with the just the right amount of heat (or lack thereof) from our list of over 101 peppers of the world! The spiciest chilli you can grow from seed is the Carolina Reaper but there are a ton of other super hot peppers as well you can grow. Click on the peppers below to read about each of them: Bell Chocolate Sweet - 0 ScovillesBell Golden Cal Wonder - 0Bell...
Buy Hot Pepper SeedsBuy Hot Pepper Seeds from around the world! Sandia Seed offers a huge collection of hot pepper seeds, including Ghost Pepper seeds, the Hottest Peppers in the World including the Carolina Reaper and the new Dragon's Breath Pepper, which is claimed to now be the hottest pepper, but time will tell if it wins the Guinness crown (it hasn't yet!) We also have lots of hot Hatch chile seeds, which are known worldwide for their amazing flavor. They are called Hatch because they are grown in...
How Long do Chilli Plants live?How long do chilli pepper plants live? It really depends on the growing conditions, variety, location, the weather and your growing zone. Pepper plants can live anywhere from 1.5 - 15+ years depending on which species. In tropical climates without cold winters, peppers can live for many years and grow into what you would call small trees or shrubs. Read more below about the lifespans of the different species of peppers: Here are the five major varieties of peppers and their typical lifespa...
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!
I got these to make Chipotle chilis. These fruit early and are mild-ish when green, but when they ripen, they are perfect for smoking and drying with great flavor and nice heat. Don't plant too many as they are quite prolific.
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...
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...
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...
Hatch Chile Seeds: From Planting to Harvest
Introduction to growing Hatch Chile Seeds Growing your own delicious Hatch chile peppers from seeds is a rewarding experience, whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner. These flavorful peppers, originating from New Mexico's Hatch Valley, are beloved for their versatility in dishes like stews, salsas, and chile rellenos. With the right care, you can cultivate a thriving crop of Hatch chiles in your garden, ranging from mild to fiery hot. You don't have to be in Hatch, NM to...
Mild Peppers to Grow
There are so many tasty mild peppers to grow for people who don't want a lot of spice or any spice in their food. You can grow completely sweet peppers with 0 Scovilles (no heat), or you can grow mild pepper seeds with just a dash of spice. Check our our List of Peppers by Heat for all the mild peppers we carry at the top of the list - we carry seeds for over 101 peppers of the world, and there are so many unusual, exotic and delicious mild pepper varieties to grow for your kitchen. Check...
Reseeding the Sweet 16: March Madness
Reseeding the Sweet 16: March Madness... We saw this headline on Google News and it took us a double take to realize it wasn't about gardening... not about basketball. haha!! But to honor the thought, here are our Sweet 16 Peppers to start in March: Our Top Picks for the end of March: These pepper seeds are our picks to plant 6-8 weeks before transplanting outdoors after all chance of frost has passed. Some people start their seeds even earlier, sowing seeds indoors in January, Februar...
2025 Seed Catalog
Are you excited for the 2025 growing season? We sure are! Make sure to order our seed catalog to add to your winter reading and dreaming so you can grow peppers of the world plus lots of tomatoes and veggies, too. 2025 Seed Catalog Cover shown above, finalized with Ristras!We just sent our 2025 Seed Catalog to the printer! It's packed with seeds for 101 specialty peppers, 59 tomatoes in all sizes, and 42 easy to grow vegetables. Our Seed Catalog also includes lots of growing tips, pepp...
Hatch Chile Recipes
Hatch chile are one of our favorite peppers to grow – their flavor, when roasted and peeled, is out of this world! Buttery, smokey, spicy with slightly sweet fruitiness, Hatch Chile offers intense flavor to any dish. Hatch chile seeds can be grown in any vegetable garden, make sure to grow some of these giant flavorful peppers to add flavor and heat to your table! You can simply roast them on a grill, air fryer, or under a broiler until blacked and blistered – then let cool in a covered glas...
Squash Wilting?
Why does my squash wilt? If your zucchini, pumpkin, squash or cucumber plants are wilting, it could be a few things: 1. Wilting squash during the Heat of the Day: The most common reason that pumpkin, cucumbers, zucchini and squash leaves wilt is that the cucurbita family has a low root-to-shoot ratio, meaning that they have a shallow root system that supports a very large mass of above ground vegetation. Because of this, during the dry heat of the sunniest part of the day, squash leaves...
Container Size for Peppers
We often get asked from our seed customers:What is the Best Container Size For Peppers? Our recommendation is to plant peppers in containers that are at least 3-5 gallons in size or larger. Larger pots are better as you don't have to water quite as often! For larger varieties like many Hatch Chile varieties, Bell peppers and Poblanos and, use a larger pot with 5 gallons or more. Find larger sized pots like 12″ - 14″ for much better yields. Some larger longer growing peppers could even ...
Wholesale Seeds
Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds to anyone who wants to resell seeds in online stores, garden centers, hardware stores, gift shops or other local stores. Sandia Seed offers Wholesale Seeds for all of our 100+ pepper seeds and our top favorite 44+ tomato seeds including lots of heirloom and Vegetable Seeds from around the world. It's easy to become a Sandia Seed seller! We offer new wholesale customers receive 50% off your first order over $300 and then all future reorders with no mini...
Seed Discounts for Valentine's Day
DID YOU MISS THIS SALE? VIEW ALL OF OUR SEED DISCOUNTS » Do you know someone who loves peppers? Give your loved ones or yourself the best kind of chocolates – peppers! Get spicy this year. Spicy Valentine's Day Sale: Our sale to get 20% offour selected Chocolate and Red peppersended Sunday, February 18, 2024! FIND LOTS MORE DISCOUNT SEEDS INCLUDING OUR 50% OFF SEEDS
2021 Seed Catalog is at the Printer!
Sandia Seed's brand new 2021 Seed Catalog is at the Printer and should be arriving to be ready to ship out in a couple weeks in early January. So, if you are looking for something exciting to grow, you have found the right place. Enjoy our new 2021 Seed Catalog and we hope you find a new variety to grow along with your favorites. Sandia Seed expands our seed catalog every year to meet demand for different and unique peppers. This year is no different with 8 new seed varieties. Here at Sa...
List of Peppers by Heat
Here is a list of all of our peppers from around the world based on their heat level, from sweet to super hot!Find the perfect pepper with the just the right amount of heat (or lack thereof) from our list of over 101 peppers of the world! The spiciest chilli you can grow from seed is the Carolina Reaper but there are a ton of other super hot peppers as well you can grow. Click on the peppers below to read about each of them: Bell Chocolate Sweet - 0 ScovillesBell Golden Cal Wonder - 0Bell...
Buy Hot Pepper Seeds
Buy Hot Pepper Seeds from around the world! Sandia Seed offers a huge collection of hot pepper seeds, including Ghost Pepper seeds, the Hottest Peppers in the World including the Carolina Reaper and the new Dragon's Breath Pepper, which is claimed to now be the hottest pepper, but time will tell if it wins the Guinness crown (it hasn't yet!) We also have lots of hot Hatch chile seeds, which are known worldwide for their amazing flavor. They are called Hatch because they are grown in...
How Long do Chilli Plants live?
How long do chilli pepper plants live? It really depends on the growing conditions, variety, location, the weather and your growing zone. Pepper plants can live anywhere from 1.5 - 15+ years depending on which species. In tropical climates without cold winters, peppers can live for many years and grow into what you would call small trees or shrubs. Read more below about the lifespans of the different species of peppers: Here are the five major varieties of peppers and their typical lifespa...
