Rocoto PeppersHave you grown Rocoto peppers yet? These special super hot peppers actually do well in cooler temperatures and prefers temperatures between 45-60˚ F. You can also grow it in partial shade in hotter areas, or even grow it in greenhouses over the winter months (if kept above freezing). The Rocoto Pepper plant grows very tall and is almost vine-like. It it sometimes call the tree pepper and it has beautiful purple flowers, it almost looks tropical! This meaty pepper is HOT, with a Scoville rat...
Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe - with Carolina ReapersHere's a super simple recipe for hot sauce: Hot Sauce Recipe - with Carolina Reapers (no Fermentation): Add several garlic cloves, some onion, some tomatoes, and 1-3 Carolina Reapers and any other hot peppers you have on hand into a blender. Add salt to taste. You can also fire roast the ingredients before placing them in the blender for a smokier flavor. Store in disinfected jars or bottles in the fridge for up to a year. Ferment your hot sauce for more flavor! You can use a Fermentatio...
What is the Hottest New Mexican Green Chile?What is the Hottest New Mexican Green Chile? To help you guess, view all of our New Mexican Green Chile seeds » Then, message the answer to us on Instagram » Post answer on our Facebook Page » We'll reply with a coupon code you can use on sandiaseed.com!
Carolina Reaper T-shirtCheck out Sandia Seed's Carolina Reaper t-shirt – "Don't fear the Reaper" – it's a perfect shirt for people who love spicy! With cool skull graphics, it's an attention grabber, too. This Reaper shirt will help you so you can talk about Carolina Reaper and other chiles with all your friends and family whenever they ask about your shirt. ;) Lucky for you, maybe not as much for them, unless their chileheads, too.Buy this Carolina Reaper T-Shirt »
TomateoWe noticed a lot of you are searching for "Tomateo" – so we think you may be looking for Tomatillos which is a hard one to spell! We now carry Tomatillo seeds! They do go great with chiles, we must say.In fact, we have a tasty Tomatillo Salsa Recipe » In the meantime, make sure to try all of our wonderful Heirloom tomato seeds and chile pepper seeds. Make sure to grow all the amazing varieties we carry from around the world. It's easy to grow our Tomatillo seeds in your garden. ...
African PeppersLooking for African peppers? At Sandia Seed, we love offering peppers from around the world to gardeners everywhere. If you want to grow African peppers, make sure to check out the Fatalii pepper.This extremely hot heirloom chile has a delicious fruity citrus flavor. Both Fatalii and habaneros have extreme heat and belong to the Capsicum chinense species that is native to Central America, the Yucatan, and the Caribbean. The Fatalii pepper is considered African currently as it was transported ...
Companion Plants for Chile PeppersThe reason companion planting is so beneficial is not fully understood, but has been noted by farmers and gardeners for many generations. There are some basic concepts that do make good sense. The physical structure of companion plants with tall strong stems may protect your chile plants from wind damage. The root growth of companion plants with deeper root systems can improve the overall health of the compacted soil by opening up channels for better drainage and air exchange. Herbs produce c...
Cascabel ChileWe noticed a lot of people search for Cascabel Chiles on our website recently, so we're working to get some Cascabel seeds for you soon! Cascabel peppers are members of the Capsicum annuum species and are also known as Guajones, Coras, Chile Bola, and rattle chile because of the shape of the chile and the sound the seeds make when a dried chile is shaken. Typically, Cascabel is the name given to the dried version of Chile Bolas. In the meantime, we wanted to give you some alternatives to...
Mild Chili PeppersWe noticed that a lot of you are searching or asking for mild chili peppers, and we wanted to write up a quick post to give you our list of favorite mild chiles to grow. We carry a huge assortment of pepper seeds, including mild green chiles such as the Mild Hatch Chile, or the infamous Anaheim chile that has world-wide fame. The Anaheim pepper was originally known as New Mexico No. 9. It was developed in 1913 by Dr. Fabian Garcia at New Mexico State University. He was seeking a chile pepper ...
How long are pepper seeds good for?We get this question from our seed customers often:How long are pepper seeds good for? How long pepper seeds remain viable depends on how they are stored, but we say that 2-5 years is realistic. It really depends on if they were fully dried before storing.To store for long term, you need to keep the seeds cool and dry. If seeds are too wet, they can rot in the fridge, or they can get frost damage in the freezer.If you store seeds in the refrigerator or freezer, place the packets in a small, a...
Common Tomato DisordersThe following tomato problems are caused by environmental stress. Basic prevention of these disorders includes keeping soil evenly moist, mulching, and maintaining mature foliage to shade tomatoes. Tomato Blossom end rot: The blossom end of the fruit blackens and becomes leathery. The problem is typically caused by a lack of calcium in the fruit due to variable soil moisture conditions. Prevention involves keeping the soil evenly moist. Mulches are helpful in this regard. Fruit is perfect...
Best Peppers to Grow in ContainersView all Peppers that Grow Well in Containers » If you want to grow peppers in containers, here are our favorite varieties that do well in pots – using large 5 gallon or larger containers is best for growing peppers. Make sure to keep them in a sunny location, and be sure not to overwater them – let the soil dry out a bit between watering. Here are lots of the best peppers that grow well in containers: 1. Shishito Pepper SeedsThese delicious Japanese sweet peppers are easy to prepare, just fr...
15 Days Until Spring – Time to Plant Hatch Chile Seeds!It's March 5th, and we can't believe that there are only 15 days until spring! Yep, the first day of spring is March 20th, so that means spring is around the corner. Which means... it's time to start your Hatch chile seeds, hot pepper seeds, and sweet pepper seeds!Pepper Seeds Take Time to Germinate: Starting peppers from seed takes a little longer than most other vegetables, as pepper seeds take anywhere from 7-14 days, however hot peppers can take as long as a month or more to s...
Growing Peppers in Cold ClimatesPeppers are heat loving vegetables, and so if you want to grow them in cooler climates, here are our tips for greater success. 1. Choose Shorter Season Peppers: Make sure to choose peppers that mature quickly. A few good faster maturing peppers include:Sweet Chocolate Bell PepperOur earliest pepper, ripening around 57 days! Jalapeño Early SeedsThe best pepper for short seasons and cooler climates. Jalapeño Lemon SpiceShishito Pepper SeedsBanana Pepper SeedsPadron Pepper SeedsAnaheim Green Chi...
Dragon's Breath Pepper SeedsAre you looking for Dragon's breath pepper seeds?You asked for the Dragon's Breath Pepper and now have Dragon's Breath seeds in stock! Order these seeds today while they last, as we have a limited supply of Dragon's Breath Pepper Seeds*. 2021 Update on Dragon's Breath Pepper Seeds: We stopped offering Dragon's Breath Pepper seeds as they were not growing consistently so they are not a stable strain. We may offer them again in the future, so stay tuned. Sorry, we just ...
A Pepper for Colder ClimatesDid you know that there is a pepper that tolerates cooler temperatures & even partial shade? If you live in a cooler growing zone such as the mountains, you can also try the one pepper that tolerates cooler temperatures, the infamous black-seeded Manzano Pepper. The Manzano pepper, also know as the Apple Chile or the Orange Rocoto came from South America where it sucessfully grows on the Andean mountain slopes. The Manzano Pepper is among the oldest of domesticated chiles being cultivated...
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.
Rocoto Peppers
Have you grown Rocoto peppers yet? These special super hot peppers actually do well in cooler temperatures and prefers temperatures between 45-60˚ F. You can also grow it in partial shade in hotter areas, or even grow it in greenhouses over the winter months (if kept above freezing). The Rocoto Pepper plant grows very tall and is almost vine-like. It it sometimes call the tree pepper and it has beautiful purple flowers, it almost looks tropical! This meaty pepper is HOT, with a Scoville rat...
Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe - with Carolina Reapers
Here's a super simple recipe for hot sauce: Hot Sauce Recipe - with Carolina Reapers (no Fermentation): Add several garlic cloves, some onion, some tomatoes, and 1-3 Carolina Reapers and any other hot peppers you have on hand into a blender. Add salt to taste. You can also fire roast the ingredients before placing them in the blender for a smokier flavor. Store in disinfected jars or bottles in the fridge for up to a year. Ferment your hot sauce for more flavor! You can use a Fermentatio...
What is the Hottest New Mexican Green Chile?
What is the Hottest New Mexican Green Chile? To help you guess, view all of our New Mexican Green Chile seeds » Then, message the answer to us on Instagram » Post answer on our Facebook Page » We'll reply with a coupon code you can use on sandiaseed.com!
Carolina Reaper T-shirt
Check out Sandia Seed's Carolina Reaper t-shirt – "Don't fear the Reaper" – it's a perfect shirt for people who love spicy! With cool skull graphics, it's an attention grabber, too. This Reaper shirt will help you so you can talk about Carolina Reaper and other chiles with all your friends and family whenever they ask about your shirt. ;) Lucky for you, maybe not as much for them, unless their chileheads, too.Buy this Carolina Reaper T-Shirt »
Tomateo
We noticed a lot of you are searching for "Tomateo" – so we think you may be looking for Tomatillos which is a hard one to spell! We now carry Tomatillo seeds! They do go great with chiles, we must say.In fact, we have a tasty Tomatillo Salsa Recipe » In the meantime, make sure to try all of our wonderful Heirloom tomato seeds and chile pepper seeds. Make sure to grow all the amazing varieties we carry from around the world. It's easy to grow our Tomatillo seeds in your garden. ...
African Peppers
Looking for African peppers? At Sandia Seed, we love offering peppers from around the world to gardeners everywhere. If you want to grow African peppers, make sure to check out the Fatalii pepper.This extremely hot heirloom chile has a delicious fruity citrus flavor. Both Fatalii and habaneros have extreme heat and belong to the Capsicum chinense species that is native to Central America, the Yucatan, and the Caribbean. The Fatalii pepper is considered African currently as it was transported ...
Companion Plants for Chile Peppers
The reason companion planting is so beneficial is not fully understood, but has been noted by farmers and gardeners for many generations. There are some basic concepts that do make good sense. The physical structure of companion plants with tall strong stems may protect your chile plants from wind damage. The root growth of companion plants with deeper root systems can improve the overall health of the compacted soil by opening up channels for better drainage and air exchange. Herbs produce c...
Cascabel Chile
We noticed a lot of people search for Cascabel Chiles on our website recently, so we're working to get some Cascabel seeds for you soon! Cascabel peppers are members of the Capsicum annuum species and are also known as Guajones, Coras, Chile Bola, and rattle chile because of the shape of the chile and the sound the seeds make when a dried chile is shaken. Typically, Cascabel is the name given to the dried version of Chile Bolas. In the meantime, we wanted to give you some alternatives to...
Mild Chili Peppers
We noticed that a lot of you are searching or asking for mild chili peppers, and we wanted to write up a quick post to give you our list of favorite mild chiles to grow. We carry a huge assortment of pepper seeds, including mild green chiles such as the Mild Hatch Chile, or the infamous Anaheim chile that has world-wide fame. The Anaheim pepper was originally known as New Mexico No. 9. It was developed in 1913 by Dr. Fabian Garcia at New Mexico State University. He was seeking a chile pepper ...
How long are pepper seeds good for?
We get this question from our seed customers often:How long are pepper seeds good for? How long pepper seeds remain viable depends on how they are stored, but we say that 2-5 years is realistic. It really depends on if they were fully dried before storing.To store for long term, you need to keep the seeds cool and dry. If seeds are too wet, they can rot in the fridge, or they can get frost damage in the freezer.If you store seeds in the refrigerator or freezer, place the packets in a small, a...
Common Tomato Disorders
The following tomato problems are caused by environmental stress. Basic prevention of these disorders includes keeping soil evenly moist, mulching, and maintaining mature foliage to shade tomatoes. Tomato Blossom end rot: The blossom end of the fruit blackens and becomes leathery. The problem is typically caused by a lack of calcium in the fruit due to variable soil moisture conditions. Prevention involves keeping the soil evenly moist. Mulches are helpful in this regard. Fruit is perfect...
Best Peppers to Grow in Containers
View all Peppers that Grow Well in Containers » If you want to grow peppers in containers, here are our favorite varieties that do well in pots – using large 5 gallon or larger containers is best for growing peppers. Make sure to keep them in a sunny location, and be sure not to overwater them – let the soil dry out a bit between watering. Here are lots of the best peppers that grow well in containers: 1. Shishito Pepper SeedsThese delicious Japanese sweet peppers are easy to prepare, just fr...
15 Days Until Spring – Time to Plant Hatch Chile Seeds!
It's March 5th, and we can't believe that there are only 15 days until spring! Yep, the first day of spring is March 20th, so that means spring is around the corner. Which means... it's time to start your Hatch chile seeds, hot pepper seeds, and sweet pepper seeds!Pepper Seeds Take Time to Germinate: Starting peppers from seed takes a little longer than most other vegetables, as pepper seeds take anywhere from 7-14 days, however hot peppers can take as long as a month or more to s...
Growing Peppers in Cold Climates
Peppers are heat loving vegetables, and so if you want to grow them in cooler climates, here are our tips for greater success. 1. Choose Shorter Season Peppers: Make sure to choose peppers that mature quickly. A few good faster maturing peppers include:Sweet Chocolate Bell PepperOur earliest pepper, ripening around 57 days! Jalapeño Early SeedsThe best pepper for short seasons and cooler climates. Jalapeño Lemon SpiceShishito Pepper SeedsBanana Pepper SeedsPadron Pepper SeedsAnaheim Green Chi...
Dragon's Breath Pepper Seeds
Are you looking for Dragon's breath pepper seeds?You asked for the Dragon's Breath Pepper and now have Dragon's Breath seeds in stock! Order these seeds today while they last, as we have a limited supply of Dragon's Breath Pepper Seeds*. 2021 Update on Dragon's Breath Pepper Seeds: We stopped offering Dragon's Breath Pepper seeds as they were not growing consistently so they are not a stable strain. We may offer them again in the future, so stay tuned. Sorry, we just ...
A Pepper for Colder Climates
Did you know that there is a pepper that tolerates cooler temperatures & even partial shade? If you live in a cooler growing zone such as the mountains, you can also try the one pepper that tolerates cooler temperatures, the infamous black-seeded Manzano Pepper. The Manzano pepper, also know as the Apple Chile or the Orange Rocoto came from South America where it sucessfully grows on the Andean mountain slopes. The Manzano Pepper is among the oldest of domesticated chiles being cultivated...
