Best Wholesale Seed CompaniesLooking for the best wholesale seeds suppliers? Sandia Seed offers all of our seed packets for Wholesale and we also sell bulk seeds. We're a reputable small seed company and have over 100 peppers of the world plus lots of tomato and vegetable seeds, too.Get 50% Off an Initial Order of $300 or more! Wholesale Seed customers receive 50% off your first order over $300 – Learn how »We also have beautiful Wholesale Seed Displays and Seed Racks so that you can show off the colorful packets in ...
Gardening by the Zodiac SignsWhen it comes to planting in your garden, soil, sun and seasons aren't the only factors to consider. It turns out the the zodiac signs can be just as important. For the best results, they should be considered when choosing plants for your garden. What to plant in your garden according to your zodiac sign. ARIES (March 21 to April 20) You are a fiery, energetic, and quick individual who likes spicy, invigorating plants and foods. Growing onion, garlic chives, basil, cayenne peppers, a...
TOMATO SEEDS ON SALE!Enjoy homegrown salsa sooner this year with our Happy New Year 15% Off Sale on our Early Tomato varieties with discount code: NEWYEAR2024 ... OUR TOP PICKS FOR EARLY TOMATOES: Chocolate CherryA truly black cherry tomato that is sweet, delicious, and irresistible and starts to harvest in just 65 days! Gardener's DelightThis old German heirloom cherry tomato produces extra sweet bite-size fruits early and continue to produce all summer long. GlacierExpect higher-than-average yields of redd...
Are Hatch chiles heirlooms?Yes and No. The New Mexico pod-type chiles have an interesting history. History - The first NM chile was created in 1921 by Fabian Garcia. His 'New Mexico No. 9' chile became the foundation for the modern chile pepper industry in the American West. Before 1921 growers had no way to predict or control the size or heat of their chile pods. García saw an opportunity to develop a chile that would be easier to peel after roasting and to preserve by canning. He predicted, too, that a milder...
Pumpkin Chile Soup RecipeIf you grow pumpkins and green chile, then you should definitely be making pumpkin chile! This delicious recipe has a slight sweetness from the pumpkins, and lots of flavor from the green chile and red chile. Pumpkin Chile Soup Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 can of diced tomatoes 1.5 cups of roasted Green Chile, peeled and diced 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1.5 cups chopped or mashed pumpk...
Start Cilantro Seeds NowJanuary-April are good months to sow cilantro seeds. You can sow them indoors but we find it's even better to sow them outdoors in large pots, and they will germinate when ready. Cilantro doesn't like to be transplanted once it starts growing deeper roots. And, since Cilantro is very frost resistant, it will sprout when the outdoor conditions are right, and grow slowly until it warms up in February/March/April/May depending on where you live and then it will take off! Cilantro really ...
Growing Peppers in TexasWhat peppers grow well in Texas? A customer just reached out to us with this question about Growing Peppers in Texas: We love your curated selection of heirloom and native seeds and making them available to people like us! We live in Zone 9a near Galveston,Texas. Our homestead garden is where we test and grow food for ourselves. We grow transplants naturally from seed to sell at markets and have recently started to offer to local nurseries! We are placing an order soon, just wanted to as...
Green Chile Stew - Comfort FoodThis comforting New Mexican stew will get you through January and keep your family warm and full. Traditional and flavorful. Green Chile Stew Ingredients 2 pounds boneless pork cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons all -purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup white onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dried leaf oregano ¼ teaspoon ground cumin Water as necessary 20 fresh New Mexico green chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, dev...
What is the best way to transplant tomato plants?Transplanting tomatoes? Here's our five top tips for the best way to transplant tomato plants into your garden: 1. Harden off your indoor-started tomato seedlings first so they don't get shocked by sun, pick an overcast day, or plant in the morning or evening so you aren't planting in full sun. 2. Amend soil where you will be planting with homemade compost if you have it. You can also put some compost deep into the planting hole. 3. Pinch off some of the lower leaves. 4. Remove s...
How to Transplant Pepper PlantsHow to Transplant Pepper Plants Whether you started your own pepper seeds, or if you're transplanting peppers from the garden center, here are our top tips for best success. Transplanting peppers is a simple process, though there are a few tricks to help your pepper transplants thrive. 1. Make sure to harden off your seedlings first! This simply means to bring indoor-started pepper plants outside and expose them to the sun gradually. This will help avoid transplant shock. 2. Create Labe...
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 ...
Happy June Gardening!It's June 1st, but it's not too late to plant zucchini seeds! Our Summer Squash Black Beauty Zucchini produces a huge crop of tender zucchini squash during the summer - and they are super fast growing, they start to harvest in 55 days! We direct sow the seeds in mounds in the garden, zucchini plants grow fast and don't like to get root bound, so starting them indoors is unnecessary. It's June...Is it too late to plant seeds? There are plenty of other veggies that you can p...
Problems growing carrots?We used to have trouble growing carrots, specifically with sowing carrot seeds, likely because we did not keep them consistently moist during their germination period. Carrot seeds not germinating? Carrot seeds can be planted directly into the garden soil and are easy to grow. But there is a secret to growing carrots and getting the seeds to germinate. If you have problems with carrots in your garden (or at least starting the seeds), use the Carrot Board Trick: For best results, sow car...
Fried Zucchini Blossoms RecipeFried Zucchini Blossoms Recipe Did you know that you can eat the beautiful zucchini blossoms? We like to stuff them with hummus or cheese and garlic, hot pepper flakes, and basil then dunk them in a simple flour and soda water batter and fry in a cast iron skillet. YUM! See recipe... Baked or FriedZucchini Blossoms Recipe INGREDIENTS: 8-12 Squash Blossoms (any zucchini, squash or pumpkin blossoms)Fresh Basil or Sage Leaves (1/2 cup+)Hummus (homemade or store-bought)orRicotta Cheese (a...
When to Plant Cucumber SeedsWondering when to plant cucumber seeds? Well, it's mid-June and it is the perfect time to plant cucumber seeds! You can plant cucumbers seeds after all chance of frost has past, for many areas in the United States that is from May to June, depending on your growing region. As they are fast growing, you could also plant cucumber seeds in June and early July and still have time for a harvest in late summer and fall. We find that they do best when planted directly in the ground. But, if you ...
Gardening ChallengesWhat are your biggest garden challenges? Every gardener has challenges, it's part of what makes gardening fun! Learning something new every year, gardeners accumulate lots of knowledge over time via experience. What are some of your top challenges in your garden? WeatherWeather can be harsh sometimes, especially with late spring storms, hurricanes and tropical storms, non-stop rain, freezing cold temperatures, super hot 90˚F+ temperatures, you name it. We like to start many vegetables suc...
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.
Best Wholesale Seed Companies
Looking for the best wholesale seeds suppliers? Sandia Seed offers all of our seed packets for Wholesale and we also sell bulk seeds. We're a reputable small seed company and have over 100 peppers of the world plus lots of tomato and vegetable seeds, too.Get 50% Off an Initial Order of $300 or more! Wholesale Seed customers receive 50% off your first order over $300 – Learn how »We also have beautiful Wholesale Seed Displays and Seed Racks so that you can show off the colorful packets in ...
Gardening by the Zodiac Signs
When it comes to planting in your garden, soil, sun and seasons aren't the only factors to consider. It turns out the the zodiac signs can be just as important. For the best results, they should be considered when choosing plants for your garden. What to plant in your garden according to your zodiac sign. ARIES (March 21 to April 20) You are a fiery, energetic, and quick individual who likes spicy, invigorating plants and foods. Growing onion, garlic chives, basil, cayenne peppers, a...
TOMATO SEEDS ON SALE!
Enjoy homegrown salsa sooner this year with our Happy New Year 15% Off Sale on our Early Tomato varieties with discount code: NEWYEAR2024 ... OUR TOP PICKS FOR EARLY TOMATOES: Chocolate CherryA truly black cherry tomato that is sweet, delicious, and irresistible and starts to harvest in just 65 days! Gardener's DelightThis old German heirloom cherry tomato produces extra sweet bite-size fruits early and continue to produce all summer long. GlacierExpect higher-than-average yields of redd...
Are Hatch chiles heirlooms?
Yes and No. The New Mexico pod-type chiles have an interesting history. History - The first NM chile was created in 1921 by Fabian Garcia. His 'New Mexico No. 9' chile became the foundation for the modern chile pepper industry in the American West. Before 1921 growers had no way to predict or control the size or heat of their chile pods. García saw an opportunity to develop a chile that would be easier to peel after roasting and to preserve by canning. He predicted, too, that a milder...
Pumpkin Chile Soup Recipe
If you grow pumpkins and green chile, then you should definitely be making pumpkin chile! This delicious recipe has a slight sweetness from the pumpkins, and lots of flavor from the green chile and red chile. Pumpkin Chile Soup Recipe INGREDIENTS: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 can of diced tomatoes 1.5 cups of roasted Green Chile, peeled and diced 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1.5 cups chopped or mashed pumpk...
Start Cilantro Seeds Now
January-April are good months to sow cilantro seeds. You can sow them indoors but we find it's even better to sow them outdoors in large pots, and they will germinate when ready. Cilantro doesn't like to be transplanted once it starts growing deeper roots. And, since Cilantro is very frost resistant, it will sprout when the outdoor conditions are right, and grow slowly until it warms up in February/March/April/May depending on where you live and then it will take off! Cilantro really ...
Growing Peppers in Texas
What peppers grow well in Texas? A customer just reached out to us with this question about Growing Peppers in Texas: We love your curated selection of heirloom and native seeds and making them available to people like us! We live in Zone 9a near Galveston,Texas. Our homestead garden is where we test and grow food for ourselves. We grow transplants naturally from seed to sell at markets and have recently started to offer to local nurseries! We are placing an order soon, just wanted to as...
Green Chile Stew - Comfort Food
This comforting New Mexican stew will get you through January and keep your family warm and full. Traditional and flavorful. Green Chile Stew Ingredients 2 pounds boneless pork cut into 1-inch cubes 3 tablespoons all -purpose flour 2 tablespoons butter 1 cup white onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 3 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon dried leaf oregano ¼ teaspoon ground cumin Water as necessary 20 fresh New Mexico green chiles, roasted, peeled, seeded, dev...
What is the best way to transplant tomato plants?
Transplanting tomatoes? Here's our five top tips for the best way to transplant tomato plants into your garden: 1. Harden off your indoor-started tomato seedlings first so they don't get shocked by sun, pick an overcast day, or plant in the morning or evening so you aren't planting in full sun. 2. Amend soil where you will be planting with homemade compost if you have it. You can also put some compost deep into the planting hole. 3. Pinch off some of the lower leaves. 4. Remove s...
How to Transplant Pepper Plants
How to Transplant Pepper Plants Whether you started your own pepper seeds, or if you're transplanting peppers from the garden center, here are our top tips for best success. Transplanting peppers is a simple process, though there are a few tricks to help your pepper transplants thrive. 1. Make sure to harden off your seedlings first! This simply means to bring indoor-started pepper plants outside and expose them to the sun gradually. This will help avoid transplant shock. 2. Create Labe...
How to grow hot peppers: The best advice from pepper growers
What 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 ...
Happy June Gardening!
It's June 1st, but it's not too late to plant zucchini seeds! Our Summer Squash Black Beauty Zucchini produces a huge crop of tender zucchini squash during the summer - and they are super fast growing, they start to harvest in 55 days! We direct sow the seeds in mounds in the garden, zucchini plants grow fast and don't like to get root bound, so starting them indoors is unnecessary. It's June...Is it too late to plant seeds? There are plenty of other veggies that you can p...
Problems growing carrots?
We used to have trouble growing carrots, specifically with sowing carrot seeds, likely because we did not keep them consistently moist during their germination period. Carrot seeds not germinating? Carrot seeds can be planted directly into the garden soil and are easy to grow. But there is a secret to growing carrots and getting the seeds to germinate. If you have problems with carrots in your garden (or at least starting the seeds), use the Carrot Board Trick: For best results, sow car...
Fried Zucchini Blossoms Recipe
Fried Zucchini Blossoms Recipe Did you know that you can eat the beautiful zucchini blossoms? We like to stuff them with hummus or cheese and garlic, hot pepper flakes, and basil then dunk them in a simple flour and soda water batter and fry in a cast iron skillet. YUM! See recipe... Baked or FriedZucchini Blossoms Recipe INGREDIENTS: 8-12 Squash Blossoms (any zucchini, squash or pumpkin blossoms)Fresh Basil or Sage Leaves (1/2 cup+)Hummus (homemade or store-bought)orRicotta Cheese (a...
When to Plant Cucumber Seeds
Wondering when to plant cucumber seeds? Well, it's mid-June and it is the perfect time to plant cucumber seeds! You can plant cucumbers seeds after all chance of frost has past, for many areas in the United States that is from May to June, depending on your growing region. As they are fast growing, you could also plant cucumber seeds in June and early July and still have time for a harvest in late summer and fall. We find that they do best when planted directly in the ground. But, if you ...
Gardening Challenges
What are your biggest garden challenges? Every gardener has challenges, it's part of what makes gardening fun! Learning something new every year, gardeners accumulate lots of knowledge over time via experience. What are some of your top challenges in your garden? WeatherWeather can be harsh sometimes, especially with late spring storms, hurricanes and tropical storms, non-stop rain, freezing cold temperatures, super hot 90˚F+ temperatures, you name it. We like to start many vegetables suc...
