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2025 EXPECTED PEPPER VARIETIES

We pride ourselves on carrying a wide variety of pepper plants for every palette. Peppers are best planted after the risk of frost has passed. We normally carry the bulk of our pepper varieties from April through early June. Please note that this list includes all of the varieties we intend to carry over the course of the spring. Actual inventory will vary week to week and is dependent on our growers.

SHU stands for Scoville Heat Units, which is the standard unit of measure for spiciness. Each pepper will vary based on maturity, plant, and growing conditions.

Spicy Pepper Chart

Pepper Scoville Rating
‘Carolina Reaper’ 1,500,000-2,200,000 SHU
‘Trinidad Moruga Scorpion 1,500,000-2,000,000 SHU
‘Bhut Jolokia Red’ (Ghost Pepper) 1,000,000+ SHU 
‘Habanero Red’ 200,000-300,000 SHU 
‘Caribbean Red’ 350,000-400,000 SHU 
‘Jamaican Scotch Bonnet’ 100,000-350,000 SHU 
‘Thai Dragon’ 50,000-100,000 SHU
‘Tabasco’ 30,000-50,000 SHU
‘Cayenne Long Thin’ 30,000-50,000 SHU 
‘Serrano 5,000-22,000 SHU 
‘Hungarian Hot Wax’ 5,000-15,000 SHU 
‘Spicy Slice’ 4,000-6,000 SHU 
‘Gong Bao’ 3,000-6,000 SHU
‘Red Cherry Hot-Large’ 3,000-5,000 SHU 
‘Jalapeño’ 2,500-5,000 SHU 
‘Sriracha 2,300-2,500 SHU 
‘Cajun Belle’ 500-4,000 SHU 
‘Anaheim’ 500-2,500 SHU 
‘Mariachi’ 500-600 SHU
‘Trident’ (Poblano) 250-1,500 SHU 
‘Pepperoncini’ 100-500 SHU

Pro-Tip: Drier conditions result in spicier peppers!

Spicy Pepper Details

  • ‘Anaheim’– (Anaheim type) HEIRLOOM variety; mild heat; light green, slender fruits; resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus; 500-2,500 SHU 
    • Roast for a smoky flavor; use in salsa, marinades, and soups
  • ‘Cajun Belle’- (Spicy Bell type) mildly spicy taste; compact and good for containers;(AAS) 500-4,000 SHU
    • Sweet and spicy: can be used for fresh eating, salsa, stuffing, stir fries, frying
  • ‘Caribbean Red’ (Habanero type) HEIRLOOM variety; bright red, thin-skinned peppers; hotter than most habanero varieties; 350,000-400,000 SHU
    • Use in caribbean style chili sauces, hot sauce
  • ‘Cayenne Long Thin’ – (Cayenne type) HEIRLOOM variety; dark green fruits turn red; very hot; 30,000-50,000 SHU
    • Dehydrate and grind to make Cayenne Pepper powder
  •  ‘Carolina Reaper’ – (Chili type) HEIRLOOM variety; round, warty, red peppers have a unique tail; fruity flavor is very hot – THE WORLD’S HOTTEST PEPPER!; resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus; 1,500,000-2,200,000 SHU
    • Salsas, hot sauces, soups, hot wings (not for the faint of heart!)
  •  ‘Jamaican Scotch Bonnet’– (Habanero type) HEIRLOOM variety; bright red, thin-skinned peppers; hotter than most habanero varieties; 100,000-350,000 SHU
    • Classic hot sauce pepper
  • ‘Trinidad Moruga Scorpion’ – (Chili type)HEIRLOOM variety; wrinkled, lantern-shaped fruit ripen from dark green to orange; 1,500,000-2,000,000 SHU
    • Great in hot sauces
  • ‘Bhut Jolokia Red’– (Chili type)HEIRLOOM variety; also known as ‘Ghost Pepper’; one of the hottest peppers; produces long, red, tapered fruit; 1,000,00+ SHU
    • Hot sauces, salsas, chilis; often used to infuse oils, cheeses, and jams
  • ‘Tabasco’– (Cayenne type) HEIRLOOM variety; very hot, 2” long fruit matures from green to yellow; 30,000-50,000 SHU
    • Make your own Tabasco sauce or pickle them
  • ‘Gong Bao’– (Cayenne type) slender, thin-walled, dark green peppers turn bright red; pungent flavor; 3,000-6,000 SHU
    • Important pepper for Kung Pao chicken
  • Habanero Red’– (Habanero type) HEIRLOOM variety; 1” fruit turns from light green to red and wrinkles at maturity; one of the hottest peppers; 200,000-300,000 SHU
    • Adds EXCELLENT flavor and spice to salsa, hot sauce
  • ‘Hungarian Hot Wax’ – (Hot Banana/Wax type) HEIRLOOM variety; orange, red, and yellow shades; 5,000-15,000 SHU
    •  great for pickling or drying; also good for stuffing and roasting
  • ‘Jalapeño’ – (Jalapeño type) HEIRLOOM variety; 3” long peppers are perfect for stuffing; 2,500 5,000 SHU
    • Perfect for stuffing; chop into a variety of dishes to add manageable spice
  • ‘Mariachi’- (Spicy Bell type) spicy, but only mildly hot; 4” fruit matures from green to shades of yellow, orange, and red; resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus; (AAS) 500-600 SHU
  •  ‘Pepperoncini’– (Hot Banana/Wax type) HEIRLOOM variety; yellow-green, sweet-spicy, 2-4” long fruits; 100-500 SHU. 
    • Excellent pickling peppers
  •  ‘Red Cherry Hot-Large’– (Paprika type) HEIRLOOM variety; moderately hot, 1-2” fruits ripen from green to red; 3,000-5,000 SHU
    • Often pickled for sandwiches, also used on salads and in stir fries
  •  ‘Serrano’– (Serrano type) HEIRLOOM variety; 1-2” candle-shaped fruits mature from green to red; very hot; resistant to Potato Virus Y; 5,000-22,000 SHU
    • Salsa verde, marinades, guacamole
  • ‘Spicy Slice’ – (Jalapeño type) extra-large, spicy, dark green fruits mature to red; high resistance to Bacterial Leaf Spot; intermediate resistance to Tobacco Etch Virus; 4,000-6,000 SHU
  • ‘Sriracha’-(Hot Chili type) 5” long large, firm, uniform, green fruit; resistant to Potato Virus Y and RKN; 2,300-2,500 SHU
    • Another classic chili sauce pepper
  • ‘Thai Dragon’– (Cayenne type) 1-3” long fruit matures from green to red; five times hotter than a standard jalapeño; high-yielding; 50,000-100,000 SHU 
    • Spicier than you expect for its size! Use in Thai dishes, hot sauces, stir fries; dehydrate and grind for spicy pepper flakes 
  • ‘Trident’ – (Poblano type) glossy, dark green fruit matures to deep red; resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus; 250-1,500 SHU
    • Great for stuffing, salsa verde, and chili sauce

 

Sweet Pepper

  • ‘Aruba’ – (Cubanelle type) elongated, 3-4-lobed, lime-green fruits mature to orange then red and finally chocolate; mildly sweet with fruity tones; resistant to Potato Virus Y and Tobacco Mosaic Virus
  • ‘Better Belle IV’- (Sweet Bell type) matures from green to red; early, tasty variety; very blocky, 4-5” long, four-lobed fruit; resistant to Bacteria Leaf Spot and Tobacco Mosaic Virus. 
  • ‘Big Bertha’ – (Sweet Bell type) large, 7” long green fruit ripens to red; great for stuffing; resistant to Bacteria Leaf Spot PC, Tobomovirus and Tobacco Mosaic Virus
  • ‘California Wonder’– (Sweet Bell type)blocky 4” fruit matures from green to red; good for stuffing; resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus 
  • ‘Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry’ – (Sweet Bell type) unique fruit matures from green with white stripes to chocolate with cherry red stripes.
  • ‘Chocolate Beauty’– (Sweet Bell type) HEIRLOOM variety; sweet, 3-4” long fruit matures from green to rich mahogany; resistant to Tobomovirus and Tobacco Mosaic Virus
  • ‘Corno di Toro Rosso’– (Sweet Italian type) HEIRLOOM variety; dark red, rich, sweet flavor with just a hint of heat; best for roasting or frying
  • ‘Early Sunsation’ – (Sweet Bell type) sweet fruit matures from dark green to bright golden-yellow; intermediate resistance to Bacteria Leaf Spot.
  • Gypsy’ – (Sweet Bell type) mini-sized, sweet, flavorful peppers emerge light greenish-yellow and mature to orange then red; resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus; (AAS)
  • ‘Jimmy Nardello’ – (Sweet Italian type) HEIRLOOM variety; green fruit matures to bright red; 10” long fruit.
  •  ‘Just Sweet’ – (Sweet Bell type) mini-sized, orange fruit; strong, bushy habit; resistant to Tobomovirus; (AAS).
  •  LUNCHBOX SERIES: (Sweet Bell type) beautiful, mini-sized, sweet, flavorful peppers; taste great sauteed or raw
  • ‘Majestic Red’– (Sweet Bell type) large, 5-7” wide red, smooth, blocky, firm fruit; resistant to Bacteria Leaf Spot, PC and Tobacco Mosaic Virus
  • ‘Mama Mia Gaillo’ – (Sweet Italian type) sweet, long, tapered, golden yellow fruits; resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus; (AAS)
  • ‘Mellow Star’ – (Shishito type) 3-4”, green fruits are sweeter when red; good yields; resistant to Potato Virus Y.
  • ‘New Ace’ – (Sweet Bell type) sweet, bright green fruits mature to red; early maturing; resistant to Tobomovirus and Tobacco Mosaic Virus 
  • ‘Orange Blaze’– (Sweet Bell type) sweet, bright orange fruit is 3-4” long; resistant to Bacteria Leaf Spot, Tobomovirus, and Tobacco Mosaic Virus; (AAS)
  • ‘Purple Beauty’– (Sweet Bell type) HEIRLOOM variety; thick walled, 4” blocky bells mature from green to deep purple; compact plants; resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus
  • ‘Red Impact’ – (Sweet Bell type) large, 7” long, sweet, green fruit ripens to red; resistant to Bacteria Leaf Spot, Potato Virus Y and Tobacco Mosaic Virus; (AAS)
  •  ‘Red Knight’ – (Sweet Bell type) sweet, bright red, extra-large fruits; resistant to Bacteria Leaf Spot and Potato Virus Y
  • ‘Sweet Banana’– (Sweet Italian type) HEIRLOO Mvariety; 6-7” long, large, pointed fruits; matures from green to bright red; (AAS)
  •  ‘Sweet Rainbow Mix’– (Sweet Bell type) HEIRLOOMvariety; 4-6” long fruit matures from green to chocolate, ivory, orange, purple, red, or yellow
  • ‘Trailblazer’ – (Sweet Bell type)sweet, bright yellow fruits; high resistance to Bacteria Leaf Spot
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