Where can I buy the hottest hot pepper seeds?Where can you buy the hottest hot pepper seeds? Make sure not to miss our full hot pepper seeds collection from Sandia Seed! We have hundreds of peppers from around the world, including all of the hottest peppers in the world including the famous Carolina Reaper seeds, as well as the new Dragon's Breath Pepper seeds. Our Super Hot Pepper Seeds collection has the hottest peppers in the world! We also have regular Hot Pepper Seeds as well if you like spicy, but not burn-your-face-off sp...
Seed Saving TechniquesSeed saving is easy! Growing from seed is the most economically sustainable way to garden and it has the most potential to produce abundance. Saving seed is easy and it doesn’t take any expertise or special training. There are no mistakes and you might just come up with a new variety. Seeds have the ability to adapt to their local environment and are more ecologically resilient and sustainable when saved. First, start with a self-pollinating crop. Then you do not have to rely on insect or win...
Best Ever Hot PepperWe loved this recent 5-star review of our Ring of Fire Cayenne pepper! “Best ever hot pepper” “My husband is a fussy hot pepper guy. I had some seasons of disappointment with peppers from other companies that were so so. Finally with Ring of Fire from Sandia I have a a pepper hot enough to make him sweat and smile all through the summer. He can eat them green or red and they have the punch he loves.”~ R. C. Our Ring of Fire Cayenne pepper seeds are one of our favorites to grow, too! Su...
Free Seeds!Our Oct/Nov 2021 Seed Review Contest is over – thanks for all your reviews!!Congratulations to these three lucky customers whoreviewed our seeds and won $25 in Free Seeds: Chris R., Murry H., and Jennifer E. Every review helps our small seed company thrive! If you have grown our seeds, we'd still love if you posted your review of what you grew. We love hearing about your experiences with our seeds! Review one of our Seed Varieties »
How to Make a RistraHow to Make a Ristra Make your own Ristra from your homegrown chile to preserve your harvest for year-round use in the kitchen. Our Red chile Seeds can be grown to make Ristras! Bonus: Ristras are highly decorative and look amazing hanging in or around your home during the holiday season. We personally think Ristras are better than holiday lights! Plus, they're so useful in the kitchen!Note that Ristras are a tradition in New Mexico and other regions where it’s very dry, humid regions may...
When to Plant Sugar Snap Peas for Fall HarvestIf you're looking for good fall crops to grow from seed, we have you covered! We have a new lineup of our favorite easiest-to-grow vegetable seeds to complement our chile pepper and tomato seed collections. One of the top growers are our Easy-to-Grow Pea Seeds. When to Plant Sugar Snap Peas for Fall Harvest In the fall, plant sugar snap peas in the last 8 to 10 weeks before the first expected frost to guarantee a plentiful harvest. Or, you can also provide cover such as a hoop house o...
No-Peel Salsa Recipe from Homegrown TomatoesCan you leave skin on tomatoes when making salsa?You sure can! This is the easiest way to make salsa!Using your food processor to make canned salsa with your tomatoes and peppers is the perfect way to save some time! No-Peel Tomato Salsa Recipe: • Tomatoes• Hot Peppers• Garlic Cloves, diced • Onion, chopped• Cilantro, chopped• Lime, juiced• Salt, Pepper, tiny bit of sugar to taste• Dash of Cumin (optional) DIRECTIONS: Core your tomatoes and peppers, slice in half. We like to use all types...
Easy Fermented Hot Sauce RecipesHere are our favorite fermented hot sauce recipes that are easy to make at home with your hot pepper harvest. Easy Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe Fermented hot sauce has a complex flavor, and is also probiotic... which is all the rage right now. And, it's so easy to make, you'll wonder why you didn't try it sooner. Fermented vs Unfermented Hot Sauce Fermented vs Unfermented Hot Sauce:Which is better? We think both fermented hot sauce and unfermented hot sauce are delicious. But, if ...
How to Roast Hatch ChilesRoasting or Blistering your homegrown chile helps separate the skin from the flesh, and imparts a more carmelized, smokier and tastier flavor to the chile! There are several ways that you can roast your homegrown green chiles: Grill: Place chiles over high flames or hot coals and turn frequently to char and blister the skins evenly on all sides. Stove: You can roast chiles a few at a time over a gas powered stovetop. Turn them often to evenly brown the skins. Air Fryer: We've hear...
Little Gem LettuceHave you grown Little Gem lettuce? Also known as Sweet Gem lettuce and Winter Density, Little Gem lettuce is a small lettuce that is a cross between romaine lettuce and a butterhead type lettuce. Little Gem lettuce has a thinner stalk and thicker, juicier leaves than Romaine lettuce. Cooks and chefs like Little Gem lettuce because of it's crunchy texture, and it even has the ability to withstand heat in cooking. Little Gem is also good for summer lettuce as it is more heat tolerant than...
2021 Seed CatalogsWe are starting to work on our new 2021 Seed Catalogs that will be filled with over 100 peppers of the world, as well as over 44 of our top favorite tomatoes, and a whole bunch of the easiest-to-grow vegetable seeds for beginner gardeners and expert gardeners alike. Grow lots of food for your family, neighbors and friends – once go homegrown, you'll fall in love with growing your own! Stay tuned for more updates on our 2021 Seed Catalog! For now, you can also download our 2020 Seed Catal...
Packet Contains 30 SeedsWant to maximize your budget? Or are you planting a big garden such as a community garden?Many of our seed packets contain 30 seeds or more. Check out all of these vegetable seeds that have at least 30 seeds so you can plant a large garden and grow a lot of food: Discounted Seed 3-Packs Get the most seeds for your buck with discounted seed packets including three of our most popular varieties. Our Jalapeno M, Poblano and Serrano Tampiqueño 3-pack, each with 30 seeds per packet, with a total ...
Pumpkin Spice Ain't Got Nothing on Roasted Chile!Pumpkin Spice Ain't Got Nothing on Roasted Chile! The aroma of roasting chile in the autumn months is a heavenly delight! And adding roasted chile to anything just makes it better! We love chile in salsas, stews, sandwiches, dips, salads, burgers, pizzas... you name it—green chile goes with it! We've even seen green chile flavored beers and ice cream... but we tend to lean towards the hot and savory dishes when it comes to chile. You?Happy October harvest season! Stay tuned with ...
Plant Vegetables in July!Did you know that July is the PERFECT time to get things outside for the fall season for many growing regions? It's not too late to add to your garden!Sandia Seed is excited to share that we just added lots more Vegetable Seeds to go with all of our 140+ different types of chile pepper and tomato seeds! July is a great time to plant any of the leafy greens like lettuce and spinach, and other veggies like carrots, beets, radishes, beans, scallions, and broccoli. July and August are a gr...
Container PeppersContainer Peppers:Yes, peppers can be grown in containers and pots! It's good to choose varieties that do well in containers, see our list below.Container Size for Peppers:Plant peppers in the largest container possible, we recommend using pots that are at least 5-Gallons and 10-12" across in size so there is plenty of soil for pepper plants to grow roots into. Plastic pots hold in moisture better, which is good if you are growing them in hot dry conditions. Full Sun:Make sure your p...
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles RecipeThis is a simple recipe that you can make in smaller batches to use up your cucumbers and some peppers in the summer months. Quick and easy, you don't have to water bath these delicious spicy pickles, just store them in your fridge. We find that these refrigerator pickles are much crispier than their preserved cousins, you have to eat them a little faster as they don't last as long and they must be kept refrigerated, but don't worry, they're so good that won't likely be a ...
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.
Where can I buy the hottest hot pepper seeds?
Where can you buy the hottest hot pepper seeds? Make sure not to miss our full hot pepper seeds collection from Sandia Seed! We have hundreds of peppers from around the world, including all of the hottest peppers in the world including the famous Carolina Reaper seeds, as well as the new Dragon's Breath Pepper seeds. Our Super Hot Pepper Seeds collection has the hottest peppers in the world! We also have regular Hot Pepper Seeds as well if you like spicy, but not burn-your-face-off sp...
Seed Saving Techniques
Seed saving is easy! Growing from seed is the most economically sustainable way to garden and it has the most potential to produce abundance. Saving seed is easy and it doesn’t take any expertise or special training. There are no mistakes and you might just come up with a new variety. Seeds have the ability to adapt to their local environment and are more ecologically resilient and sustainable when saved. First, start with a self-pollinating crop. Then you do not have to rely on insect or win...
Best Ever Hot Pepper
We loved this recent 5-star review of our Ring of Fire Cayenne pepper! “Best ever hot pepper” “My husband is a fussy hot pepper guy. I had some seasons of disappointment with peppers from other companies that were so so. Finally with Ring of Fire from Sandia I have a a pepper hot enough to make him sweat and smile all through the summer. He can eat them green or red and they have the punch he loves.”~ R. C. Our Ring of Fire Cayenne pepper seeds are one of our favorites to grow, too! Su...
Free Seeds!
Our Oct/Nov 2021 Seed Review Contest is over – thanks for all your reviews!!Congratulations to these three lucky customers whoreviewed our seeds and won $25 in Free Seeds: Chris R., Murry H., and Jennifer E. Every review helps our small seed company thrive! If you have grown our seeds, we'd still love if you posted your review of what you grew. We love hearing about your experiences with our seeds! Review one of our Seed Varieties »
How to Make a Ristra
How to Make a Ristra Make your own Ristra from your homegrown chile to preserve your harvest for year-round use in the kitchen. Our Red chile Seeds can be grown to make Ristras! Bonus: Ristras are highly decorative and look amazing hanging in or around your home during the holiday season. We personally think Ristras are better than holiday lights! Plus, they're so useful in the kitchen!Note that Ristras are a tradition in New Mexico and other regions where it’s very dry, humid regions may...
When to Plant Sugar Snap Peas for Fall Harvest
If you're looking for good fall crops to grow from seed, we have you covered! We have a new lineup of our favorite easiest-to-grow vegetable seeds to complement our chile pepper and tomato seed collections. One of the top growers are our Easy-to-Grow Pea Seeds. When to Plant Sugar Snap Peas for Fall Harvest In the fall, plant sugar snap peas in the last 8 to 10 weeks before the first expected frost to guarantee a plentiful harvest. Or, you can also provide cover such as a hoop house o...
No-Peel Salsa Recipe from Homegrown Tomatoes
Can you leave skin on tomatoes when making salsa?You sure can! This is the easiest way to make salsa!Using your food processor to make canned salsa with your tomatoes and peppers is the perfect way to save some time! No-Peel Tomato Salsa Recipe: • Tomatoes• Hot Peppers• Garlic Cloves, diced • Onion, chopped• Cilantro, chopped• Lime, juiced• Salt, Pepper, tiny bit of sugar to taste• Dash of Cumin (optional) DIRECTIONS: Core your tomatoes and peppers, slice in half. We like to use all types...
Easy Fermented Hot Sauce Recipes
Here are our favorite fermented hot sauce recipes that are easy to make at home with your hot pepper harvest. Easy Fermented Hot Sauce Recipe Fermented hot sauce has a complex flavor, and is also probiotic... which is all the rage right now. And, it's so easy to make, you'll wonder why you didn't try it sooner. Fermented vs Unfermented Hot Sauce Fermented vs Unfermented Hot Sauce:Which is better? We think both fermented hot sauce and unfermented hot sauce are delicious. But, if ...
How to Roast Hatch Chiles
Roasting or Blistering your homegrown chile helps separate the skin from the flesh, and imparts a more carmelized, smokier and tastier flavor to the chile! There are several ways that you can roast your homegrown green chiles: Grill: Place chiles over high flames or hot coals and turn frequently to char and blister the skins evenly on all sides. Stove: You can roast chiles a few at a time over a gas powered stovetop. Turn them often to evenly brown the skins. Air Fryer: We've hear...
Little Gem Lettuce
Have you grown Little Gem lettuce? Also known as Sweet Gem lettuce and Winter Density, Little Gem lettuce is a small lettuce that is a cross between romaine lettuce and a butterhead type lettuce. Little Gem lettuce has a thinner stalk and thicker, juicier leaves than Romaine lettuce. Cooks and chefs like Little Gem lettuce because of it's crunchy texture, and it even has the ability to withstand heat in cooking. Little Gem is also good for summer lettuce as it is more heat tolerant than...
2021 Seed Catalogs
We are starting to work on our new 2021 Seed Catalogs that will be filled with over 100 peppers of the world, as well as over 44 of our top favorite tomatoes, and a whole bunch of the easiest-to-grow vegetable seeds for beginner gardeners and expert gardeners alike. Grow lots of food for your family, neighbors and friends – once go homegrown, you'll fall in love with growing your own! Stay tuned for more updates on our 2021 Seed Catalog! For now, you can also download our 2020 Seed Catal...
Packet Contains 30 Seeds
Want to maximize your budget? Or are you planting a big garden such as a community garden?Many of our seed packets contain 30 seeds or more. Check out all of these vegetable seeds that have at least 30 seeds so you can plant a large garden and grow a lot of food: Discounted Seed 3-Packs Get the most seeds for your buck with discounted seed packets including three of our most popular varieties. Our Jalapeno M, Poblano and Serrano Tampiqueño 3-pack, each with 30 seeds per packet, with a total ...
Pumpkin Spice Ain't Got Nothing on Roasted Chile!
Pumpkin Spice Ain't Got Nothing on Roasted Chile! The aroma of roasting chile in the autumn months is a heavenly delight! And adding roasted chile to anything just makes it better! We love chile in salsas, stews, sandwiches, dips, salads, burgers, pizzas... you name it—green chile goes with it! We've even seen green chile flavored beers and ice cream... but we tend to lean towards the hot and savory dishes when it comes to chile. You?Happy October harvest season! Stay tuned with ...
Plant Vegetables in July!
Did you know that July is the PERFECT time to get things outside for the fall season for many growing regions? It's not too late to add to your garden!Sandia Seed is excited to share that we just added lots more Vegetable Seeds to go with all of our 140+ different types of chile pepper and tomato seeds! July is a great time to plant any of the leafy greens like lettuce and spinach, and other veggies like carrots, beets, radishes, beans, scallions, and broccoli. July and August are a gr...
Container Peppers
Container Peppers:Yes, peppers can be grown in containers and pots! It's good to choose varieties that do well in containers, see our list below.Container Size for Peppers:Plant peppers in the largest container possible, we recommend using pots that are at least 5-Gallons and 10-12" across in size so there is plenty of soil for pepper plants to grow roots into. Plastic pots hold in moisture better, which is good if you are growing them in hot dry conditions. Full Sun:Make sure your p...
Spicy Refrigerator Pickles Recipe
This is a simple recipe that you can make in smaller batches to use up your cucumbers and some peppers in the summer months. Quick and easy, you don't have to water bath these delicious spicy pickles, just store them in your fridge. We find that these refrigerator pickles are much crispier than their preserved cousins, you have to eat them a little faster as they don't last as long and they must be kept refrigerated, but don't worry, they're so good that won't likely be a ...
