Fertilize Peppers Now - Here's How May 30, 2017Even if you have some of the greatest soil around...growing vegetables is a process that takes many important nutrients. Tomatoes and peppers are heavy feeders and need readily available nutrients...
Hatch Seeds May 16, 2017If you love Hatch green chile, then grow your own Hatch seeds and have the freshest best tasting Hatch green chiles around! While technically you have to grow our Hatch...
White Peppers Seeds May 9, 2017Looking for White Peppers seeds? We carry some wonderful varieties of white pepper seeds, including the following following white peppers:Ā Bhut Jolokia White Pepper SeedsThese super hot white peppers have...
Jalapeno Seeds May 1, 2017Do you love Jalapenos and are you looking for new Jalapeno seeds? Sandia Seed has not just one, but EIGHT different kinds of Jalapeño seeds!! Check out al of the varieties of...
How Tomatoes Should Really Taste! April 30, 2017'Good News' #3 April 2017 from Sandia Seed Company Signup for our Good News emails Ā» Ā There is nothing quite like a Real Tomato...Ā a tomato as it was meant...
Create a Pollinator Garden April 24, 2017Veggie plants, like tomatoes and peppers, are self-pollinating, but others such as zucchini, pumpkins, and other vine crops produce both male and female flowers on the same plant and require...
Green Chile Gazpacho with Tomatillos April 13, 2017You have to try this delicious variation of gazpatcho, made with green chiles and tomatillos:Ā 4-6Ā HATCH GREEN CHILES, ROASTED, PEELED 2Ā POUNDSĀ TOMATILLOS āĀ REMOVE HUSKĀ & RINSE (or you can use Heirloom Tomatoes...
Bring Italy to your Pepper Garden April 9, 2017Jimmy NardelloHeirloom - Sweet Italian Frying Pepper -Ā Peperone! Giuseppe Nardello brought this heirloom from Italy to the states, where it was introduced in 1887. This variety has been grown and...
Hatch Chile Seeds April 9, 2017Ā Are you looking for HatchĀ Chile seeds? We have several varieties of green chile seeds from the Hatch region, so you can grow them around the world! Technically, Hatch chiles...
Composting for HUGE Green Chiles April 7, 2017Green Chiles LOVE compost! Compost is nature's FREE fertilizer! Ā Adding this rich organic material to your soil will help your vegetable plants grow larger and more bountiful. In fact, many...
Grow Your Own Hot Sauce March 4, 2017Ā It's so rewarding to cookĀ something fromĀ ingredientsĀ growing right in your garden. Making hot sauce and salsa has always been the perfect thing to do with fresh peppers when they arrive...
Hot Pepper Seeds make HOT Valentine's Day Gifts! February 14, 2017Get that special gardener in your life some hot pepper or green chile pepper seeds! They're sure to please. We have a huge selection of super hot pepper seeds, hot...
Chili Pepper February 3, 2017Let's clear up the confusion about the spelling of chile. Here in New Mexico, chile with an 'e' refers to the pepper. It can also refer to a soup, a...
Carolina Reaper Seeds February 2, 2017The hottest pepper in the world is officially the Carolina Reaper. It has been reported to have over 2 million Scoville Heat Units, that's HOT!! If you're looking to buy...
How to Start Green Chile Seeds February 2, 2017Ā The most important part of getting green chile and pepper seeds to grow is warmth. The soil temperature must remain between 80° F ā 90° F for successful germination....
Bhut Jolokia Seeds February 2, 2017Want to grow something HOT!!? OurĀ Bhut Jolokia SeedsĀ grow into the infamous Bhut Jolokia Red Ghost Pepper plants which will supply you with all the heat you need! Bhut Jolokia peppers...
Pepper Seeds for Sale January 10, 2017If you're looking for pepper seeds for sale, you have come to the right place! Sandia Seed offers many varieties of New Mexican Green Chile pepper seeds as well as...
Red Chile Sauce Recipe January 6, 2017RED CHILE SAUCE from New Mexico Red chile sauce is the best thing ever on a cold January winter day. Make this recipe with yourĀ dried red chiles from last seasons...
Christmas Bell - Bishop Crown Pepper December 21, 2016The heirloom Bishop Crown: or "Christmas Bell"Ā is originally from Brazil. This variety produces one of the most unusual pod shapes of any chile pepper. Ā Bishop Crown is a unique...
Jwala - India finger Hot is Back! December 6, 2016This phenomenal pepper is back in our product line up and we could not be more pleased! We've waited 2 years to acquire a dependable seed source and now we...
The 6 Most Popular Tomatoes November 29, 2016These six tomatoes are the most popular for all the right reasons. Five are hybrids that have proved themselves over several decades of growing seasons. The sixth, Cherokee Purple, is...
Front Yard Food Gardens November 1, 2016It used to be normal for people to grow their own food. Well, here is some food for thought! DuringĀ the 17th century, rich English and French landowners got the idea...
Pasilla Chilaca Pepper October 23, 2016Pasilla Bajio-Chilaca Pepper This pepperĀ is also known as Chile Negro, or Chilaca when picked fresh. The name, āPasillaā means ālittle raisinā in Spanish, referring to the dark brown, wrinkled dried...
One of our Favorite Salsa Recipes August 30, 2016Sandia Seed's Favorite Salsa Recipe 3-4 Large Fresh Tomatoes such as the Abe Lincoln Heirloom TomatoORĀ 1 Large (28oz) can Whole TomatoesĀ 1/2 Cup - Fresh Cilantro leaves (use as much as...
Bhut jolokia is viciouslyĀ HOT! August 22, 2016The famous Bhut jolokia at over 1,000,000 scoville heat units is so popular. Could it be that it is rare and unique? Or that only insane people place it on...
Organic Control for Tomato Hornworms on Peppers July 21, 2016Ā TomatoĀ Hornworms are really big green caterpillars that can devastate your pepper garden. Giant brown moths lay pearl-like eggs on your pepper leaves, from which the monsters will hatch and...
Tomato Tip to Thwart Birds! July 18, 2016TOMATO TIP āI put decoys out well before my tomatoes begin to ripen. Big, red Christmas ornaments hanging here and there among my tomato plants. Birds will see those pretty...
Time for Fresh Roasted Green Chile July 8, 2016Itās time again for New Mexico to be blanketed by the perfume of roasting green chiles. Hatch green chiles are grown in a small hot dry valley in the southwest...
Shishito Seeds in Bulk at Sandia Seed June 30, 2016Ā NEW! We are excited to announce that we have expanded our growing network and can now offer Shishito seeds in a larger quantity.Now you can buyĀ Bulk Shishito seeds for...
10 Things to Make with Hot Peppers June 23, 2016 Hot Pepper Oil Hot Pepper Jelly Salsa Hot Wing / BBQ Sauce Stuffed RoastedĀ Pickles Marinade Relish Hot Pepper Vinegar
Tombstone Ghost Pepper available in Tombstone, Arizona April 24, 2016The new Tombstone Ghost pepper seed has been a huge success and demand has been great.Ā They are available at the famous Bird Cage TheatreĀ on Allen Street in Tombstone, Arizona very...
NuMex Sandia Select Chile Pepper Seeds are here! April 23, 2016The long awaited NuMex Sandia Select pepper seeds are now available from Sandia Seed Company! This new variety has superior flavor, uniform high heat level, better plant and pod uniformity,...
Plant Spacing in the Garden April 12, 2016There are so many choices when you plant vegetableĀ varieties from seed. Peppers and tomatoes are some of the easiest to grow from seed for transplanting into your home garden. Start...
98% of New Mexico Green Chile is Direct Seeded April 11, 2016New Mexico Chile is a warm-season crop that requires a long, frost-free season to produce good-quality, high yields. Almost all NM commercial chile is directly planted by seed into warm...
Hot Pepper Seeds April 6, 2016If you're looking for hot pepper seeds, green chile seeds or so-hot-it-will-give-you-hiccups super hot peppers, you've come to the right place. Sandia Seed came to be because we wanted to...
NuMex Jalmundo is back! March 24, 2016We are excited to announce we now have the NuMex Jalmundo Jalapeno seeds in stock! There is aĀ limited supply, so the seed count in each packet is now 10 seeds....
The New Big Jim Heritage Seed is Now Available March 10, 2016We are excited to be the only source to offerĀ the NEW Heritage Big Jim seed. We justĀ acquired this much sought after re-selected 'breeder's seed' for the NuMex Heritage Big Jim...
10 Reasons Growing Peppers is Good for Your Health! March 8, 2016Did you know that growing green chile, hot peppers & veggies is good for your health? Here's our favorite 10 reasons: Gardening burns calories - up to 330 calories an...
Grow Big Tomatoes! February 20, 2016This tomato looks good and smells even better, but Iām not buying it for $6.99/lb! Itās just too easy to grow huge yummy tomatoes all summer long. Start with beef-steak...
Seed Planting Information January 15, 2016It is easy to start seeds indoors. You will need small containers, filled with soil, water, seeds, warmth, and bright light. Tip: Seeds germinate in halfĀ theĀ time with a heated seedling...
Hottest Pepper in the World January 9, 2016The hottest pepper in the world is still the Carolina Reaper!At least, according to Guinness World Records ā time will tell if another pepper can stand up to their test...
Plant Seeds for 2016 Now! January 5, 2016The time is now to plan your garden and get your seeds started indoors! Every garden has its own personality, just like every gardener has their own personality. Is your...
First Tomato of the Season - Bush Early Girl January 5, 2016Ā Ā Ā Ā TheĀ hybridĀ Bush Early Girl Tomato is another greatĀ ultra-early tomato, harvestingĀ inĀ just 59 days! Compact, space-saving ultra-early tomato plants reliably produceĀ abundant early yields. Extra-early and dependable tomatoes! Bush Early...
GMO-Free Pepper Seeds December 15, 2015At Sandia Seed, all of our hot pepper seeds are GMO-Free.All of our seeds are non-GMO. In fact, there are not any 'genetically modified organism' chile seeds developed yet.Ā Many of...
Make Hot Pepper Infused Vodka for a Gift December 3, 2015This is very easy and makes an impressive gift for Christmas or birthdays. First - Buy a bottle of vodka. Second - Place a small piece of habanero into the...
Good Crop Rotation is Important November 23, 2015A good crop rotation plan is critical for a productive vegetable garden.Ā One of the rules of organic gardening is to rotate plant families from one season to the next, so...
Gifts for Gardeners November 14, 2015Gifts for your favorite gardener! WeĀ haveĀ tried everything listed, and I have wroteĀ my personal opinion forĀ each one. The pictures are at the bottom. I hope this list gives youĀ an idea for...
Ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors November 9, 2015When it comes to ripening any fruit, ethylene is your friend. This gaseous plant hormone is produced by all fruits as they ripen, and will prompt unripe tomatoes into turning...
Manzano - Rare Chile with Black Seeds November 4, 2015TheĀ Manzano PepperĀ is the only chile to have black seeds. The flowers are a stunning purple and the plantĀ has fuzzy leaves. It is part of the Capsicum pubescens species from...
Hybrid vs. Open-Pollinated and Heirloom Seeds October 9, 2015This is the time of year that many gardeners start planning their spring gardens. It can be helpful to know the difference between hybrid, and open-pollinated (OP) seeds. The OP...
Fresh hot reaper! October 2, 2015Wow! This is such a productive pepper! The plants are overflowing with fruit and when it's cut open it is wet with capsaicin! Now to see what it's like to...
Trinidad Moruga Scorpion September 30, 2015Trinidad Moruga Scorpion Look at all the hot capsacin inside this pepper! CapsicumĀ chinenseĀ (120 days)Ā Pods are 2-1/2" wide with wrinkled reddish orange skin.They have a fruit like flavor, with nuclear heat!...
Guajillo, Fresno and Red Cherry Hot Peppers... September 24, 2015...are just a few of the new varieties we will offer for the 2016 season! Also included will Ā be Trinidad Scorpion 'Butch T', 7 Pot Douglah, 7 Pot Jonah, 7...
Chile Peppers are a Hot Diet Food September 20, 2015Hot PeppersĀ help boost your metabolism and induces the body to burn off more fat instead of storing it in the body. So, if you want to lose weight, eating hot...
Yellow Scotch Bonnet September 12, 2015The Yellow Scotch Bonnet (Bahamian, Bahama Mama, Jamaican Hot or Martinique Pepper) is a very hot pepper, closely related to the Habanero and has about the same heat levels. The...
Pepper Seeds September 2, 2015Sandia Seed has pepper seeds from all the chile peppers you can think of: hatch chile pepper seeds, anaheim pepper seeds, bhut jolokia ghost pepper seeds, habanero seeds, jalapeno seeds,...
Roasting Green Chile is Easy! August 22, 2015Put fresh green chiles on a propane grill on medium high heat. Grill until the outer skin is brown and bubbly. Keep turning until entire chile has brown thin paper...
When to Harvest Peppers August 21, 2015A good time to harvest peppers is when they are full size and have matured to their full color. Well that's easy to say, but another thing when looking at...
How to Germinate Pepper Seeds August 20, 2015What You will need: Pepper seeds Indoor/Outdoor potting soil Plastic growing tray, at least 2ā deep with holes for drainage Seed germination warming mat Grow light or bright window Distilled...
āI love these seeds!!ā July 22, 2015Here's a nice comment from one of our customers:āI love these seeds!! I have planted some of your seeds here in So. California and I have good things to report!...