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🌶️ Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper – The World’s Sweetest Heat Experience the pepper that has taken the gardening world by storm! Our Sugar Rush Peach seeds produce a stunning, creamy-orange chili that defies expectations. Created by legendary breeder Chris Fowler, this heirloom-style pepper is famous for its incredible tropical sweetness followed by a creeping, smoky heat. While most hot peppers focus only on the "burn," the Sugar Rush Peach is a gourmet experience. It features a complex, fruity flavor reminiscent of apricots and peaches, making it the ultimate choice for unique hot sauces and fresh salsas. ✨ Key Features The "Slow Burn": Ranges from 30,000 to 100,000 Scoville units—hotter than a Jalapeño, but smoother than a Habanero. High Yields: Prolific plants produce heavy harvests of long, pendulous, 3-4 inch fruits. Unique Color: Gorgeous peach-to-salmon hue that looks spectacular in the garden and on the plate. Long Season: A robust grower that continues to produce deep into the autumn. 🌶️ Culinary Inspiration "The Sugar Rush Peach is the 'holy grail' for hot sauce makers. Its natural high sugar content creates a fermentation like no other pepper, resulting in a bright, citrusy sauce that packs a punch." 📋 Growing Specifications Feature Details Pepper Type Capsicum baccatum Heat Level 30,000 - 100,000 SHU (Hot) Days to Maturity 80 - 100 Days Sun Requirement Full Sun (8+ hours) Planting Depth 1/4 inch Spacing 18 - 24 inches apart 🪴 Gardening Tips for Success Start Early: Like many baccatum varieties, Sugar Rush Peach has a long growing season. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost. Heat for Germination: Use a heat mat to keep soil between 80-85°F for the best germination rates. Support the Branches: These plants can become very heavy with fruit! Use a small stake or cage to prevent the branches from snapping under the weight of your harvest. Wait for the Peach: The peppers will start green. For the maximum sugar content and best flavor, wait until they turn a full, soft peach color before picking. Ready for a pepper that tastes as good as it burns? Order your Sugar Rush Peach seeds today and sweeten up your harvest! 🔥🍑

<h2 data-line="0" id="🌶️ Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper – The World’s Sweetest Heat">🌶️ Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper – The World’s Sweetest Heat</h2>
Experience the pepper that has taken the gardening world by storm! Our Sugar Rush Peach seeds produce a stunning, creamy-orange chili that defies expectations. Created by legendary breeder Chris Fowler, this heirloom-style pepper is famous for its incredible tropical sweetness followed by a creeping, smoky heat.
While most hot peppers focus only on the "burn," the Sugar Rush Peach is a gourmet experience. It features a complex, fruity flavor reminiscent of apricots and peaches, making it the ultimate choice for unique hot sauces and fresh salsas.
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<h3 data-line="8" id="✨ Key Features">✨ Key Features</h3>
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The "Slow Burn": Ranges from 30,000 to 100,000 Scoville units—hotter than a Jalapeño, but smoother than a Habanero.</li>
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High Yields: Prolific plants produce heavy harvests of long, pendulous, 3-4 inch fruits.</li>
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Unique Color: Gorgeous peach-to-salmon hue that looks spectacular in the garden and on the plate.</li>
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Long Season: A robust grower that continues to produce deep into the autumn.</li>
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<h3 data-line="16" id="🌶️ Culinary Inspiration">🌶️ Culinary Inspiration</h3>
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"The Sugar Rush Peach is the 'holy grail' for hot sauce makers. Its natural high sugar content creates a fermentation like no other pepper, resulting in a bright, citrusy sauce that packs a punch."
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<h3 data-line="21" id="📋 Growing Specifications">📋 Growing Specifications</h3>
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<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
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<td>Pepper Type</td>
<td>Capsicum baccatum</td>
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<td>Heat Level</td>
<td>30,000 - 100,000 SHU (Hot)</td>
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<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>80 - 100 Days</td>
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<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (8+ hours)</td>
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<td>Planting Depth</td>
<td>1/4 inch</td>
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<td>Spacing</td>
<td>18 - 24 inches apart</td>
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<h3 data-line="34" id="🪴 Gardening Tips for Success">🪴 Gardening Tips for Success</h3>
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Start Early: Like many baccatum varieties, Sugar Rush Peach has a long growing season. Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost.</li>
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Heat for Germination: Use a heat mat to keep soil between 80-85°F for the best germination rates.</li>
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Support the Branches: These plants can become very heavy with fruit! Use a small stake or cage to prevent the branches from snapping under the weight of your harvest.</li>
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Wait for the Peach: The peppers will start green. For the maximum sugar content and best flavor, wait until they turn a full, soft peach color before picking.</li>
</ol>
Ready for a pepper that tastes as good as it burns? Order your Sugar Rush Peach seeds today and sweeten up your harvest! 🔥🍑

Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper

20 Seeeds

200 Seeds

25 Organic Seeds

Jalapenos are the most popular of all hot peppers. They provide just enough heat for most of us. We love them fresh, pickled, roasted, fried and any other way you can think of. The name comes from the Spansih words "from Xalapa" which is the capital of Veracruz, Mexico. Jalapenos are not really grown in the capital but Vincene Jimeniz created the process of pickling jalapenos here. The jalapeno made its way to America by immigrants from Mexico in the early 1800's. They brought many foods back home and the jalapeno was quickly recognized for its culinary value and was offered by seed catalogs all over. Mildly Hot pepper, 2,500 to 9,000 Scoville Units Always Non-GMO Open-Pollinated Strong disease resistance 70 days from transplant Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Jalapenos are the most popular of all hot peppers. They provide just enough heat for most of us. We love them fresh, pickled, roasted, fried and any other way you can think of.  The name comes from the Spansih words "from Xalapa" which is the capital of Veracruz, Mexico. Jalapenos are not really grown in the capital but Vincene Jimeniz created the process of pickling jalapenos here. 
The jalapeno made its way to America by immigrants from Mexico in the early 1800's. They brought many foods back home and the jalapeno was quickly recognized for its culinary value and was offered by seed catalogs all over. 
<ul>
<li>Mildly Hot pepper, 2,500 to 9,000 Scoville Units</li>
<li>Always Non-GMO </li>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Strong disease resistance  
</li>
<li>70 days from transplant
</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinates in 14 days</li>
<li>Plant Rows 12-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Jalapeno Pepper, Heirloom, Organic and Conventional, Early 1800's Heirloom

Firely Farm Mini Packet - 10 Seeds

~40 Organic Seeds (.3 grams) Southern Exposure Seed Exchange

Seed Savers Exchange - Rare variety from SSE member Virgil T. Ainsworth of Laurel, Mississippi. Grown in his family for more than 100 years. Two-inch long, tapered, fire engine red peppers borne erect on 2' plants. Traditionally used to make Rooster Pepper Sausage. Also excellent dried and ground for chili powder. Ideal for container growing. 95 days from transplant. Hot. Characteristics Tapered fruits grow to 2 inches Plants grow to 2 feet Excellent dried and ground for chili powder Hot pepper 95 days from transplant Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Rare variety from SSE member Virgil T. Ainsworth of Laurel, Mississippi. Grown in his family for more than 100 years. Two-inch long, tapered, fire engine red peppers borne erect on 2' plants. Traditionally used to make Rooster Pepper Sausage. Also excellent dried and ground for chili powder. Ideal for container growing. 95 days from transplant. Hot.
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Tapered fruits grow to 2 inches</li>
<li>Plants grow to 2 feet</li>
<li>Excellent dried and ground for chili powder</li>
<li>Hot pepper</li>
<li>95 days from transplant</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.
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<li>Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost</li>
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Plant Rows 12-24” Apart
</li>
<li>Germinates in 14 days</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Rooster Spur Pepper (Hot), Organic

Firefly Farm 20 Seeds

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Organic Seed

Firefly Farm Minipack 10 Seeds

Seed Exchange - The 3"long, colorful, striped peppers of this variety are borne on 2'-tall plants with beautiful variegated foliage. Traditionally used in oyster and crab houses around Chesapeake Bay, this 19th-century African-American heirloom was first offered by William Woys Weaver in the 1995 Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook. His grandfather received the seeds in the 1940s from Horace Pippin of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 80 days from transplant. Medium hot. Characteristics: Organic Plants grow to 2 feet Good for container gardens Fruits grow to 3 inches Plants and peppers are variegated Medium hot pepper 80 days from transplant 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Seed Exchange - The 3"long, colorful, striped peppers of this variety are borne on 2'-tall plants with beautiful variegated foliage. Traditionally used in oyster and crab houses around Chesapeake Bay, this 19th-century African-American heirloom was first offered by William Woys Weaver in the 1995 Seed Savers Exchange Yearbook. His grandfather received the seeds in the 1940s from Horace Pippin of West Chester, Pennsylvania. 80 days from transplant. Medium hot.
Characteristics: 
Organic
Plants grow to 2 feet
Good for container gardens
Fruits grow to 3 inches
Plants and peppers are variegated
Medium hot pepper
80 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.
Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost
Plant 1/4" deep
Germinates in 14 days
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Fish Pepper, 1800's Heirloom (Hot)

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Seed Exchange - Stunning 1½" long fruits borne on foot-high ornamental plants, perfect for container growing. Fruits ripen from lavender to deep purple to orange and finally to red. 60-75 days from transplant. Medium hot. Organic Colorful fruits grow to 1-2 inches Plants grow to 12 inches Medium hot pepper 60-75 days from transplant 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Seed Exchange - Stunning 1½" long fruits borne on foot-high ornamental plants, perfect for container growing. Fruits ripen from lavender to deep purple to orange and finally to red. 60-75 days from transplant. Medium hot.
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Colorful fruits grow to 1-2 inches</li>
<li>Plants grow to 12 inches</li>
<li>Medium hot pepper</li>
<li>60-75 days from transplant</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinates in 14 days</li>
<li>Plant Rows 12-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Aurora Pepper (Hot), Organic

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Seeds

Firefly Farm MInipack 10 Seeds

Seed Exchange - This gorgeous, versatile, and delicious blocky pepper originates from Italy and is ideal for stuffing, frying, and canning, with a heat level that ranges from mild to hot. Pendant fruits measure 4 to 5 inches long by 2 to 2.5 inches wide. Its medium-thick flesh matures from green to red, and plants measure 18 to 24 inches tall. (70-80 days). This Italian family heirloom pepper was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in 2015 by Chad and Michele Ogle-Riccelli of Des Moines, Iowa. Chad's great-grandparents, Giovanni "John" Ausilio and Rachel P. Scarcello, immigrated from Italy in the early 1900s. Their daughter Theresa continues to grow the pepper, which today is at the center of the family's culinary traditions. It is used for drying, frying, stuffing, canning and making sardas (savory rolls flavored with dried peppers and sardines). ±4,200 seeds/oz When asked why the family chose to preserve this pepper and save seeds form year to year, Chad says, "As Grandma (Theresa Ausilio Riccelli) would tell you, they are her family seeds. Something that special, you love and pass on for generations to come...These peppers are part of our heritage." Italian-style thin skin frying pepper Red fruits grow to 5 inches long Moderate to high heat 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Seed Exchange - This gorgeous, versatile, and delicious blocky pepper originates from Italy and is ideal for stuffing, frying, and canning, with a heat level that ranges from mild to hot. Pendant fruits measure 4 to 5 inches long by 2 to 2.5 inches wide. Its medium-thick flesh matures from green to red, and plants measure 18 to 24 inches tall. (70-80 days).
This Italian family heirloom pepper was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in 2015 by Chad and Michele Ogle-Riccelli of Des Moines, Iowa. Chad's great-grandparents, Giovanni "John" Ausilio and Rachel P. Scarcello, immigrated from Italy in the early 1900s. Their daughter Theresa continues to grow the pepper, which today is at the center of the family's culinary traditions. It is used for drying, frying, stuffing, canning and making sardas (savory rolls flavored with dried peppers and sardines). ±4,200 seeds/oz
When asked why the family chose to preserve this pepper and save seeds form year to year, Chad says, "As Grandma (Theresa Ausilio Riccelli) would tell you, they are her family seeds. Something that special, you love and pass on for generations to come...These peppers are part of our heritage."
<ul>
<li>Italian-style thin skin frying pepper</li>
<li>Red fruits grow to 5 inches long</li>
<li>Moderate to high heat</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
 Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.
Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost
Plant 1/4" deep
Germinates in 14 days
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Ausilio Thin Skin Italian Pepper, early 1900's Heirloom (Hot), Organic

﻿Seed Exchange - From SSE member Larry Pierce of Cabool, Missouri. Named Traveler because Larry carried this seed with him when he moved to Oklahoma, Wyoming, and then Missouri. Sturdy plants covered in cylindrical fruits that average 3" long. Fruits ripen from green to bright red. 70-90 days from transplant. Hot. Characteristics: Best-selling hot pepper Cylindrical fruits grow to 3 inches Peppers ripen from green to bright red Hot pepper 70-90 days from transplant 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

﻿Seed Exchange - From SSE member Larry Pierce of Cabool, Missouri. Named Traveler because Larry carried this seed with him when he moved to Oklahoma, Wyoming, and then Missouri. Sturdy plants covered in cylindrical fruits that average 3" long. Fruits ripen from green to bright red. 70-90 days from transplant. Hot.
Characteristics: 
Best-selling hot pepper
Cylindrical fruits grow to 3 inches
Peppers ripen from green to bright red
Hot pepper
70-90 days from transplant
25 Seeds
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.
Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost
Plant 1/4" deep
Germinates in 14 days
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Jalapeno (Traveler Strain) Pepper (Hot)

Black Hungarian Pepper is an old heirloom we love to grow! It is rich in flavor, provides a richness to sauces and dishes plus the little bit of heat it provides is perfect. We sometimes will make baked poppers with these when are jalapeños are not quite ready. Our seed this year is from Seedsavers for all of our options. Seed Savers Exchange - Highly ornamental and useful in the kitchen, the 4" long fiery fruits of this early-to-mature pepper resemble jalapeños, but are shiny black and eventually ripen to red. The prolific plants grow to 3' tall and produce green foliage highlighted by dark-purple veins alongside beautiful purple flowers. A good substitute for jalapeños. 70-80 days from transplant. Medium hot. Characteristics Spicy fruits ripen from black to red A good substitute for jalapeños Fruits grow to 4 inches Medium hot pepper 25 Seeds per packet Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Black Hungarian Pepper is an old heirloom we love to grow! It is rich in flavor, provides a richness to sauces and dishes plus the little bit of heat it provides is perfect. We sometimes will make baked poppers with these when are jalapeños are not quite ready. Our seed this year is from Seedsavers for all of our options. 
Seed Savers Exchange -  Highly ornamental and useful in the kitchen, the 4" long fiery fruits of this early-to-mature pepper resemble jalapeños, but are shiny black and eventually ripen to red. The prolific plants grow to 3' tall and produce green foliage highlighted by dark-purple veins alongside beautiful purple flowers. A good substitute for jalapeños. 70-80 days from transplant. Medium hot.
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Spicy fruits ripen from black to red</li>
<li>A good substitute for jalapeños</li>
<li>Fruits grow to 4 inches</li>
<li>Medium hot pepper</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet</li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.
Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost
<meta charset="utf-8">
Plant Rows 12-24” Apart
Germinates in 14 days
Full Sun 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Black Hungarian Pepper (Hot), Organic

Seedsaver’s Packet - 25 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm Mini Packet - 10 Seeds

Paprika is so much more flavorful when grown and dried from your home garden. The freshness of the peppers and using your paprika powders right when ready will spoil any cook. This collection is all about paprika with one exception, the Beaver Dam Pepper. The Beaver Dam Pepper is recognized as a Slow Food The Ark of Taste variety so we want to do our part and share it. Also Included in this collection is our Black Hungarian Pepper, Magyar Paprika Pepper, Hungarian Paprika Pepper, Feherozon Paprika Improved Pepper, plus the aforementioned Beaver Dam Pepper which has Hungarian roots. Characteristics: Black Hungarian Pepper, Magyar Paprika Pepper, Hungarian Paprika Pepper, Feherozon Paprika Improved Pepper, Beaver Dam Pepper All Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO 10 seeds of each variety, except Magyar which has 7 seeds. It is a rarer variety. Instructions - Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plant 1/4" deep Plant Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers Harvest & Storage - Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage. Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Paprika is so much more flavorful when grown and dried from your home garden. The freshness of the peppers and using your paprika powders right when ready will spoil any cook. This collection is all about paprika with one exception, the Beaver Dam Pepper. The Beaver Dam Pepper is recognized as a Slow Food The Ark of Taste variety so we want to do our part and share it. Also Included in this collection is our Black Hungarian Pepper, Magyar Paprika Pepper, Hungarian Paprika Pepper, Feherozon Paprika Improved Pepper, plus the aforementioned Beaver Dam Pepper which has Hungarian roots. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Black Hungarian Pepper, Magyar Paprika Pepper, Hungarian Paprika Pepper, Feherozon Paprika Improved Pepper, Beaver Dam Pepper</li>
<li>All Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO</li>
<li>10 seeds of each variety, except Magyar which has 7 seeds. It is a rarer variety. </li>
</ul>
Instructions -  Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. 
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Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F.  For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Plant Spacing: 12-18" 
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers </li>
</ul>
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Harvest &amp; Storage -
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Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage.  Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. 
<meta charset="utf-8">
Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Hungarian Paprika Five Pepper Seed Collection, Heirloom Peppers

Aji Rico Hot Pepper - This is a new pepper that was released in 2017 by the Pan American Seed Company. It ripens faster than most hot peppers for its size making it an excellent choice for short season gardens. hard to reproduce, this one seems stable enough from year 1 and even received the prestigious American Award Selections. Plants reach 40-48" in height, the fruit is 4-6" long and has a Scoville rating of 5,000 but can be a little higher. The flavor profile is citrusy and sweet. Our farm grown seed is on the 5th year and is relatively stable. We will also offer seed from High Mowing Organics for purchase in December 2026 Characteristics: Non-GMO, F1 Hybrid but is stable. 4-6" Long Fruits, broadshoulders and slight taper to the base. 85 days 10 Seeds Instructions - Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plant 1/4" deep Plant Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers Harvest & Storage - Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage. Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Aji Rico Hot Pepper  -  This is a new pepper that was released in 2017 by the Pan American Seed Company.  It ripens faster than most hot peppers for its size making it an excellent choice for short season gardens. 
hard to reproduce, this one seems stable enough from year 1 and even received the prestigious American Award Selections.  Plants reach 40-48" in height, the fruit is 4-6" long and has a Scoville rating of 5,000 but can be a little higher. The flavor profile is citrusy and sweet. 
Our  farm grown seed is on the 5th year and is relatively stable.  We will also offer seed from High Mowing Organics for purchase in December 2026
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Non-GMO, F1 Hybrid but is stable. 
</li>
<li>4-6" Long Fruits, broadshoulders and slight taper to the base. 
</li>
<li>85 days</li>
<li>10 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. <meta charset="utf-8">Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F.  For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Plant Spacing: 12-18" 
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers </li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage - <meta charset="utf-8">Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage.  Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. <meta charset="utf-8">Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Aji Rico Pepper, Short Season Sweet Heat Pepper

Firefly Farm - 10 Seeds

Seed Savers Exchange - Hungarian heirloom brought to Beaver Dam, WI in 1912 by the Joe Hussli and then by his daughter in 1919. Florence Hussli recommends adding crisp sliced rings to a cheese and bologna sandwich or using for stuffed peppers. Fruits are mildly hot when seeded. 80 days from transplant. Medium. Characteristics Fruits ripen from green to red Medium hot fruits are mildly hot when seeded 80 days from transplant Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Seed Savers Exchange - Hungarian heirloom brought to Beaver Dam, WI in 1912 by the Joe Hussli and then by his daughter in 1919.  Florence Hussli recommends adding crisp sliced rings to a cheese and bologna sandwich or using for stuffed peppers. Fruits are mildly hot when seeded. 80 days from transplant. Medium.
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Fruits ripen from green to red</li>
<li>Medium hot fruits are mildly hot when seeded</li>
<li>80 days from transplant</li>
</ul>
Instructions -
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Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Plant Rows 12-24” Apart</li>
<li>Germinates in 14 days</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
</ul>
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Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Beaver Dam Pepper (Hot), Wisconsin Heirloom, 1912 US Introduction

Firefly Farm - 25 Seeds

Seedsaver's Exchange - 40 Seeds

🍋 Aji Limo Pepper: The Peruvian Citrus Spice Transport your taste buds to the coast of Peru with the Aji Limo (also famously known as the Lemon Drop). This stunning heirloom is a member of the Capsicum baccatum species, prized by world-class chefs for its incredible citrus aroma an d clean, sharp heat. If you are looking for a pepper that offers more than just "burn," the Aji Limo is a gourmet essential. 📜 History & Heritage: The Heart of Ceviche The Aji Limo is a true ancient heirloom with deep cultural roots: Andean Origins: Cultivated for centuries in the northern coastal regions of Peru, this pepper is a cornerstone of South American gastronomy. The Secret to Ceviche: You cannot make an authentic Peruvian Ceviche without Aji Limo. Its unique ability to provide heat while enhancing the "citrus cook" of the lime juice makes it irreplaceable in traditional recipes. A Botanical Gem: As a Capsicum baccatum, it features beautiful white flowers with distinct yellow-green "star" markings, setting it apart from common garden peppers. ✨ Key Features Unrivaled Citrus Flavor: True to its name, this pepper possesses a distinct, zesty lemon-lime flavor with fruity undertones. Luminous Appearance: The fruits mature from green to a vibrant, translucent neon yellow. They grow roughly 2–3 inches long with a slender, crinkled shape. Heavy Producer: These plants are known for being exceptionally prolific. A single plant can produce over 100 peppers in a single season, often becoming heavily laden with "yellow jewels." Clean Heat: It delivers a quick, bright heat that hits the tongue immediately but dissipates faster than the lingering burn of a Habanero. 🌶️ Flavor & Heat Profile The Aji Limo is the perfect middle-ground for spice lovers—hotter than a Jalapeño, but more manageable than a Ghost pepper. Attribute Description Species Capsicum baccatum Heat Level 30,000 – 50,000 SHU (Medium-Hot) Flavor Bright citrus, lemon zest, and crisp fruit Color Electric Yellow Texture Thin-walled and crunchy 🍴 Culinary Inspiration The Aji Limo’s thin walls and high oil content make it incredibly versatile: Authentic Ceviche: Finely mince raw Aji Limo and toss with fresh white fish, lime juice, red onions, and cilantro. Electric Yellow Hot Sauce: Ferment or blend these peppers to create a naturally bright yellow hot sauce that tastes like "liquid sunshine." Drying & Flakes: Because they are thin-walled, they dry beautifully. Grind them into a yellow chili powder for a citrusy spice rub on chicken or seafood. Summer Salsas: Pair with tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, or kiwi to complement the pepper’s natural citrus notes. 🪴 Growing Information Days to Maturity: 90–100 days (patience is rewarded!). Sun Exposure: Full Sun. Plant Height: 24–36 inches (can benefit from a small stake due to heavy fruit load). Hardiness: Loves heat; keep in a warm, sheltered spot for maximum production. Gardener’s Tip: "The Aji Limo is a 'creeping' producer—it starts slow, but once the heat of summer hits, it explodes with fruit. Harvest frequently to keep the plant producing right up until the first frost." Experience the zest of the Andes.The Aji Limo is more than just a pepper; it’s a culinary adventure. Whether you are a lover of Peruvian cuisine or a gardener looking for the most beautiful yellow pepper in the neighborhood, this heirloom is a must-grow. Order your seeds today!

<h2 data-line="0" id="🍋 Aji Limo Pepper: The Peruvian Citrus Spice">🍋 Aji Limo Pepper: The Peruvian Citrus Spice</h2>
Transport your taste buds to the coast of Peru with the Aji Limo (also famously known as the Lemon Drop). This stunning heirloom is a member of the Capsicum baccatum species, prized by world-class chefs for its incredible citrus aroma an
d clean, sharp heat. If you are looking for a pepper that offers more than just "burn," the Aji Limo is a gourmet essential.
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<h3 data-line="6" id="📜 History &amp; Heritage: The Heart of Ceviche">📜 History &amp; Heritage: The Heart of Ceviche</h3>
The Aji Limo is a true ancient heirloom with deep cultural roots:
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Andean Origins: Cultivated for centuries in the northern coastal regions of Peru, this pepper is a cornerstone of South American gastronomy.</li>
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The Secret to Ceviche: You cannot make an authentic Peruvian Ceviche without Aji Limo. Its unique ability to provide heat while enhancing the "citrus cook" of the lime juice makes it irreplaceable in traditional recipes.</li>
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A Botanical Gem: As a Capsicum baccatum, it features beautiful white flowers with distinct yellow-green "star" markings, setting it apart from common garden peppers.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="14" id="✨ Key Features">✨ Key Features</h3>
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Unrivaled Citrus Flavor: True to its name, this pepper possesses a distinct, zesty lemon-lime flavor with fruity undertones.</li>
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Luminous Appearance: The fruits mature from green to a vibrant, translucent neon yellow. They grow roughly 2–3 inches long with a slender, crinkled shape.</li>
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Heavy Producer: These plants are known for being exceptionally prolific. A single plant can produce over 100 peppers in a single season, often becoming heavily laden with "yellow jewels."</li>
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Clean Heat: It delivers a quick, bright heat that hits the tongue immediately but dissipates faster than the lingering burn of a Habanero.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 data-line="22" id="🌶️ Flavor &amp; Heat Profile">🌶️ Flavor &amp; Heat Profile</h3>
The Aji Limo is the perfect middle-ground for spice lovers—hotter than a Jalapeño, but more manageable than a Ghost pepper.
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<thead data-line="25">
<tr data-line="25">
<th>Attribute</th>
<th>Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="27">
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Species</td>
<td>Capsicum baccatum</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Heat Level</td>
<td>
30,000 – 50,000 SHU (Medium-Hot)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Flavor</td>
<td>Bright citrus, lemon zest, and crisp fruit</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Color</td>
<td>Electric Yellow</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Texture</td>
<td>Thin-walled and crunchy</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 data-line="35" id="🍴 Culinary Inspiration">🍴 Culinary Inspiration</h3>
The Aji Limo’s thin walls and high oil content make it incredibly versatile:
<ol data-line="38">
<li data-line="38">
Authentic Ceviche: Finely mince raw Aji Limo and toss with fresh white fish, lime juice, red onions, and cilantro.</li>
<li data-line="39">
Electric Yellow Hot Sauce: Ferment or blend these peppers to create a naturally bright yellow hot sauce that tastes like "liquid sunshine."</li>
<li data-line="40">
Drying &amp; Flakes: Because they are thin-walled, they dry beautifully. Grind them into a yellow chili powder for a citrusy spice rub on chicken or seafood.</li>
<li data-line="41">
Summer Salsas: Pair with tropical fruits like mango, pineapple, or kiwi to complement the pepper’s natural citrus notes.</li>
</ol>
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<h3 data-line="45" id="🪴 Growing Information">🪴 Growing Information</h3>
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<li data-line="46">
Days to Maturity: 90–100 days (patience is rewarded!).</li>
<li data-line="47">
Sun Exposure: Full Sun.</li>
<li data-line="48">
Plant Height: 24–36 inches (can benefit from a small stake due to heavy fruit load).</li>
<li data-line="49">
Hardiness: Loves heat; keep in a warm, sheltered spot for maximum production.</li>
</ul>
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<blockquote data-line="53">
Gardener’s Tip: "The Aji Limo is a 'creeping' producer—it starts slow, but once the heat of summer hits, it explodes with fruit. Harvest frequently to keep the plant producing right up until the first frost."
</blockquote>
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Experience the zest of the Andes. The Aji Limo is more than just a pepper; it’s a culinary adventure. Whether you are a lover of Peruvian cuisine or a gardener looking for the most beautiful yellow pepper in the neighborhood, this heirloom is a must-grow. Order your seeds today!

Aji Limon Pepper (Lemon Drop), Heirloom

Firefly Minipack- 10 Seeds

Firefly Farm - 20 Seeeds

Driftless Seed Supply 25 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm 200 Seeds

Renee's Seed -EXCLUSIVE - We import these brilliantly colored, authentic Thai chiles direct from the source! Vigorous Killian ripens bright orange with delicious medium hot/sweet pungency, perfect minced in sauces and salads. Damian’ fiery little fruits point up like flames, with that nutty, incendiary pungency just right for stir-fries. Use fresh or air dry for tantalizing Asians style dishes. Seeds are color-coded with food grade stain to distinguish varieties; be sure to plant some of each. Red seed = DamianUndyed seed = Killian Organic & Open-Pollinated Mildly Hot pepper 50,000 - 100,000 Scoville Units 85 days from transplant for green .25 grams of seeds, ~50-55 seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Renee's Seed -EXCLUSIVE - We import these brilliantly colored, authentic Thai chiles direct from the source! Vigorous Killian ripens bright orange with delicious medium hot/sweet pungency, perfect minced in sauces and salads. Damian’ fiery little fruits point up like flames, with that nutty, incendiary pungency just right for stir-fries. Use fresh or air dry for tantalizing Asians style dishes. 
Seeds are color-coded with food grade stain to distinguish varieties; be sure to plant some of each. 
Red seed = Damian Undyed seed = Killian
<ul>
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Mildly Hot pepper 50,000 - 100,000 Scoville Units</li>
<li>85 days from transplant for green</li>
<li>.25 grams of seeds, ~50-55 seeds </li>
</ul>
 
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinates in 14 days</li>
<li>Plant Rows 12-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Full Moon & Vesuvius Thai Chiles Pepper, Organic

Thai Duo - Damian Red & Killian Orange

Southwestern style traditional Anaheim harvested green for stuffing, grilling, roasting, or processing. Peppers average 8" long and have thick, crisp flesh with mild heat and excellent flavor. The very productive strain quickly changes from green to red. In 1894 Emilio Ortega started farming ths chili in Anaheim, California. The name Anaheim Chili stuck with this chile he brought from New Mexico. He would not only grow these for sale but developed a process to have it canned as fire-roasted chilis. This chili, like all chilis, vary in heat and flavor based on the soild it is grown. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Anaheim, California is where it was cultivated 8" fruits .3 grams of ~40 seeds Instructions - Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plant 1/4" deep Plant Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers Harvest & Storage - Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage. Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Southwestern style traditional Anaheim harvested green for stuffing, grilling, roasting, or processing.
Peppers average 8" long and have thick, crisp flesh with mild heat and excellent flavor. The very productive strain quickly changes from green to red.
In 1894 Emilio Ortega started farming ths chili in Anaheim, California. The name Anaheim Chili stuck with this chile he brought from New Mexico. He would not only grow these for sale but developed a process to have it canned as fire-roasted chilis. This chili, like all chilis, vary in heat and flavor based on the soild it is grown. 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Anaheim, California is where it was cultivated 
</li>
<li>8" fruits</li>
<li>.3 grams of ~40 seeds </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. <meta charset="utf-8">Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F.  For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Plant Spacing: 12-18" 
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers </li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage - <meta charset="utf-8">Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage.  Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. <meta charset="utf-8">Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. 
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Anaheim Pepper, 1894 Heirloom, Organic

One of our favorites! An earlier version that is smaller but ripens much earlier which is perfect for our northern summers. Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Rooted in history, A heavy yielder and a favorite in our 2016 pepper taste test. Aji Amarillo peppers are a key ingredient in Peruvian cuisine. This rare “Chinchi” strain bears smaller peppers, about 3 × ½ in., much earlier in the season than the standard Aji Amarillo. Thanks to Chris Watson for providing seedstock to Southern Exposure, SESE introduced this in 2018. Fruity, flavorful, with medium-high heat. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated 3" fruits 59 days for green peppers, longer to ripe toyellow .3 grams of ~40 seeds Instructions - Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plant 1/4" deep Plant Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

One of our favorites! An earlier version that is smaller but ripens much earlier which is perfect for our northern summers. 
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Rooted in history, A heavy yielder and a favorite in our 2016 pepper taste test. Aji Amarillo peppers are a key ingredient in Peruvian cuisine. This rare “Chinchi” strain bears smaller peppers, about 3 × ½ in., much earlier in the season than the standard Aji Amarillo. Thanks to Chris Watson for providing seedstock to Southern Exposure, SESE introduced this in 2018.
Fruity, flavorful, with medium-high heat.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>3" fruits</li>
<li>59 days for green peppers, longer to ripe toyellow</li>
<li>.3 grams of ~40 seeds </li>
</ul>
Instructions - 
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Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. 
<meta charset="utf-8">
Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F.  For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Plant Spacing: 12-18" 
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers </li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Aji Chinchi Amarillo Pepper, 1500's Peruvian Heirloom Update, Organic available

Aji Peppers are filled with tons of flavors and mild to medium heat. Aji Cinchi Amarillo are the hottest of this collection measuring 30k-50k Scoville ratings. Aji Limon is in the middle at 15k-30k and has a beautiful citrus flavor! Aji Dulce are mild at under 1k Scoville ratings but packed with so much flavor, we find ourselves adding this to everything! Characteristics: Aji Limon, Aji Dulce and Aji Cinchi Amarillo are part of this collection Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO 10-15 seeds of each variety Instructions - Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plant 1/4" deep Plant Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers Harvest & Storage - Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage. Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Aji Peppers are filled with tons of flavors and mild to medium heat. Aji Cinchi Amarillo are the hottest of this collection measuring 30k-50k Scoville ratings. Aji Limon is in the middle at 15k-30k and has a beautiful citrus flavor! Aji Dulce are mild at under 1k Scoville ratings but packed with so much flavor, we find ourselves adding this to everything! 
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Aji Limon, Aji Dulce and Aji Cinchi Amarillo are part of this collection</li>
<li>Open-Pollinated and Non-GMO</li>
<li>10-15 seeds of each variety </li>
</ul>
Instructions -  Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. 
<meta charset="utf-8">
Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F.  For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Plant Spacing: 12-18" 
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers </li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage -
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Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage.  Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. 
<meta charset="utf-8">
Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

Aji Pepper Seed Collection, Heirloom

Seed Exchange -Pepper lovers can thank Albert Lemme of Altoona, Pennsylvania, for this heirloom variety. Seed Savers Exchange received this pepper from Darrell Merrell, an Exchange lister from Oklahoma who received it in 1996 from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. It matured early when grown in 2014 at Seed Savers Exchange’s Heritage Farm, and makes its début in the Seed Savers Exchange catalog as a From the Collection variety in 2026. Vigorous, productive pepper plants bear heavy yields of glossy, sweet, red fruits throughout the growing season.These slender, pointed peppers ripen from green to a brilliant red and average about 6" in length. Their thin skin and moderately sweet flavor make them an excellent pepper for frying and making dried pepper flakes. Fruits hold well on the plant and resist cracking. Organic Red fruits grow to 6 inches long Moderate to high heat 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Seed Exchange -Pepper lovers can thank Albert Lemme of Altoona, Pennsylvania, for this heirloom variety. Seed Savers Exchange received this pepper from Darrell Merrell, an Exchange lister from Oklahoma who received it in 1996 from Southern Exposure Seed Exchange. It matured early when grown in 2014 at Seed Savers Exchange’s Heritage Farm, and makes its début in the Seed Savers Exchange catalog as a From the Collection variety in 2026.  
Vigorous, productive pepper plants bear heavy yields of glossy, sweet, red fruits throughout the growing season. These slender, pointed peppers ripen from green to a brilliant red and average about 6" in length. Their thin skin and moderately sweet flavor make them an excellent pepper for frying and making dried pepper flakes. Fruits hold well on the plant and resist cracking.
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Red fruits grow to 6 inches long</li>
<li>Moderate to high heat</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinates in 14 days</li>
<li>Plant Rows 12-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Lemme's Italian Sweet Pepper, Heirloom (Sweet), Organic

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Organic Seeds

⚡ Aji Limon Lightning: Electric Flavor & Striking Heat Experience a bolt of pure, citrusy energy with the Aji Limon Lightning. A refined and high-intensity selection of the traditional Peruvian "Lemon Drop," this variety is named for its electric neon color and its sharp, "striking" heat that hits the palate with immediate clarity. If you’re looking for a pepper that brings both high-voltage flavor and massive yields, the Lightning is your perfect match. 📜 History & Heritage: The Electric Heirloom The Aji Limon Lightning is a specialized selection of the Capsicum baccatum species, originally hailing from the Andean regions of Peru: The "Lightning" Selection: While the standard Aji Limon is a classic, the "Lightning" strain has been carefully selected by heirloom enthusiasts for its earlier ripening window and its intense, uniform yellow color that seems to glow in the garden. Andean Legacy: Like its ancestors, it remains a cornerstone of South American "Aji" culture, prized for its unique botanical profile—white flowers with yellow-green throat markings—and its unmistakable fruity aroma. ✨ Key Features Instant Citrus Zing: This isn't just a spicy pepper; it tastes remarkably like fresh lemon zest and tart fruit. Fast-Striking Heat: It delivers a clean, bright burn that makes its presence known immediately without the heavy, lingering "throat-burn" of other varieties. Prolific "Electric" Yields: The plants are absolute powerhouses, often producing hundreds of 2–3 inch pods that turn from a pale lime to a brilliant, translucent "Lightning Yellow." Rugged Resilience: Known for being more tolerant of fluctuating temperatures than many C. annuum peppers, making it a reliable producer for northern and southern gardeners alike. 🌶️ Flavor & Heat Profile The Aji Limon Lightning is the ultimate "culinary bridge" pepper—hot enough to satisfy spice seekers, but flavorful enough to enhance a dish's natural ingredients. Attribute Description Heat Level 30,000 – 50,000 SHU (Bright & Quick) Species Capsicum baccatum Color Electric Neon Yellow Flavor Concentrated Lemon, Lime Peel, and Crisp Apple Structure Slender, crinkled, and thin-walled 🍴 Culinary Inspiration The "Lightning" pepper is a favorite for those who want to add a gourmet touch to their meals: Lightning Hot Sauce: Blend with onions and garlic to create a naturally bright yellow sauce that pops with acidity and heat. Seafood's Best Friend: Finely slice into fish tacos, shrimp ceviche, or grilled salmon to replace the need for both lemon juice and pepper flakes. Spicy Citrus Salt: Dehydrate the thin-walled pods and grind them with sea salt for a finishing salt that is incredible on popcorn or margarita rims. Pickled "Neon" Rings: Slice into rings and quick-pickle for a bright yellow topping that adds crunch and zing to sandwiches and burgers. 🪴 Growing Information Days to Maturity: 80–90 days (Faster than most baccatum types). Sun Requirements: Full Sun. Plant Habit: Bushy and vigorous; can reach 3 feet tall. Productivity: Highly prolific; harvest often to encourage a continuous "strike" of new fruit. Gardener’s Note: "Aji Limon Lightning is the highlight of our trial gardens every year. The color is so bright it almost looks artificial, and the flavor is so lemony that people don't believe it's just a pepper until they try it!" Add a jolt of flavor to your garden.The Aji Limon Lightning is the perfect variety for the adventurous gardener who demands high yields and gourmet quality. Don't settle for "just heat"—go for the lightning! Order your seeds today.

<h2 id="⚡ Aji Limon Lightning: Electric Flavor &amp; Striking Heat" data-line="0">⚡ Aji Limon Lightning: Electric Flavor &amp; Striking Heat</h2>
Experience a bolt of pure, citrusy energy with the Aji Limon Lightning. A refined and high-intensity selection of the traditional Peruvian "Lemon Drop," this variety is named for its electric neon color and its sharp, "striking" heat that hits the palate with immediate clarity. If you’re looking for a pepper that brings both high-voltage flavor and massive yields, the Lightning is your perfect match.
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<h3 id="📜 History &amp; Heritage: The Electric Heirloom" data-line="6">📜 History &amp; Heritage: The Electric Heirloom</h3>
The Aji Limon Lightning is a specialized selection of the Capsicum baccatum species, originally hailing from the Andean regions of Peru:
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The "Lightning" Selection: While the standard Aji Limon is a classic, the "Lightning" strain has been carefully selected by heirloom enthusiasts for its earlier ripening window and its intense, uniform yellow color that seems to glow in the garden.</li>
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Andean Legacy: Like its ancestors, it remains a cornerstone of South American "Aji" culture, prized for its unique botanical profile—white flowers with yellow-green throat markings—and its unmistakable fruity aroma.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="✨ Key Features" data-line="14">✨ Key Features</h3>
<ul data-line="15">
<li data-line="15">
Instant Citrus Zing: This isn't just a spicy pepper; it tastes remarkably like fresh lemon zest and tart fruit.</li>
<li data-line="16">
Fast-Striking Heat: It delivers a clean, bright burn that makes its presence known immediately without the heavy, lingering "throat-burn" of other varieties.</li>
<li data-line="17">
Prolific "Electric" Yields: The plants are absolute powerhouses, often producing hundreds of 2–3 inch pods that turn from a pale lime to a brilliant, translucent "Lightning Yellow."</li>
<li data-line="18">
Rugged Resilience: Known for being more tolerant of fluctuating temperatures than many C. annuum peppers, making it a reliable producer for northern and southern gardeners alike.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 id="🌶️ Flavor &amp; Heat Profile" data-line="22">🌶️ Flavor &amp; Heat Profile</h3>
The Aji Limon Lightning is the ultimate "culinary bridge" pepper—hot enough to satisfy spice seekers, but flavorful enough to enhance a dish's natural ingredients.
<table data-line="25">
<thead data-line="25">
<tr data-line="25">
<th>Attribute</th>
<th>Description</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="27">
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Heat Level</td>
<td>
30,000 – 50,000 SHU (Bright &amp; Quick)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Species</td>
<td>Capsicum baccatum</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Color</td>
<td>Electric Neon Yellow</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Flavor</td>
<td>Concentrated Lemon, Lime Peel, and Crisp Apple</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Structure</td>
<td>Slender, crinkled, and thin-walled</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h3 id="🍴 Culinary Inspiration" data-line="35">🍴 Culinary Inspiration</h3>
The "Lightning" pepper is a favorite for those who want to add a gourmet touch to their meals:
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<li data-line="38">
Lightning Hot Sauce: Blend with onions and garlic to create a naturally bright yellow sauce that pops with acidity and heat.</li>
<li data-line="39">
Seafood's Best Friend: Finely slice into fish tacos, shrimp ceviche, or grilled salmon to replace the need for both lemon juice and pepper flakes.</li>
<li data-line="40">
Spicy Citrus Salt: Dehydrate the thin-walled pods and grind them with sea salt for a finishing salt that is incredible on popcorn or margarita rims.</li>
<li data-line="41">
Pickled "Neon" Rings: Slice into rings and quick-pickle for a bright yellow topping that adds crunch and zing to sandwiches and burgers.</li>
</ol>
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<h3 id="🪴 Growing Information" data-line="45">🪴 Growing Information</h3>
<ul data-line="46">
<li data-line="46">
Days to Maturity: 80–90 days (Faster than most baccatum types).</li>
<li data-line="47">
Sun Requirements: Full Sun.</li>
<li data-line="48">
Plant Habit: Bushy and vigorous; can reach 3 feet tall.</li>
<li data-line="49">
Productivity: Highly prolific; harvest often to encourage a continuous "strike" of new fruit.</li>
</ul>
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<blockquote data-line="53">
Gardener’s Note: "Aji Limon Lightning is the highlight of our trial gardens every year. The color is so bright it almost looks artificial, and the flavor is so lemony that people don't believe it's just a pepper until they try it!"
</blockquote>
<hr data-line="55">
Add a jolt of flavor to your garden. The Aji Limon Lightning is the perfect variety for the adventurous gardener who demands high yields and gourmet quality. Don't settle for "just heat"—go for the lightning! Order your seeds today.

Aji Limon Lightning Pepper

Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE by Hugh and Barbara Havercamp. Passed down from Barbara’s father, Ralph Mead Thompson of Woburn, MA. Originally from Italian immigrants who came to Boston as indentured servants. Red fruit, saucer shaped with strong ribbing. Highly productive. Sweet flavor with medium-high heat. 80-90 days from transplant. Medium hot. Characteristics: Red fruit is saucer shaped with strong ribbing Highly productive Mild to medium hot pepper 80-90 days from transplant 25 Seeds Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart

Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE by Hugh and Barbara Havercamp. Passed down from Barbara’s father, Ralph Mead Thompson of Woburn, MA. Originally from Italian immigrants who came to Boston as indentured servants. Red fruit, saucer shaped with strong ribbing. Highly productive. Sweet flavor with medium-high heat. 80-90 days from transplant. Medium hot.
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Red fruit is saucer shaped with strong ribbing</li>
<li>Highly productive</li>
<li>Mild to medium hot pepper</li>
<li>80-90 days from transplant</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
</ul>
Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep</li>
<li>Germinates in 14 days</li>
<li>Plant Rows 12-24" apart</li>
</ul>

Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper, Heirloom (Hot), Organic options available

Firefly Farm Minipacket 10 Seeds

🌶️ Joe’s Long Cayenne – The "Giant" of the Chili World If you’re looking for a pepper that makes a statement in the garden and a masterpiece in the kitchen, look no further than Joe’s Long Cayenne. This legendary Italian heirloom is famous for producing shockingly long, slender fruits—often reaching a staggering 8 to 12 inches in length! Unlike standard cayenne peppers, Joe’s Long offers a bright, clean heat paired with a surprisingly complex, sweet undertone when fully ripe. Whether draped over a garden trellis or strung up to dry into vibrant red "ristras," this pepper is a showstopper. ✨ Key Features Epic Length: Produces some of the longest chili peppers in existence—a true conversation starter for any gardener. Rapid Ripening: These peppers transition from a deep forest green to a brilliant, waxy red faster than many other long-season varieties. Thin-Walled Wonder: Perfectly suited for drying, grinding into homemade crushed red pepper, or making traditional "long-hot" Italian frying peppers. Heavy Producer: Sturdy, upright plants that are absolutely loaded with fruit from mid-summer until the first frost. 🔥 Culinary Inspiration "Joe's Long is the ultimate 'everything' pepper. Its thin walls make it dry into a smoky, sweet powder in days, but it’s just as incredible when chopped fresh into a spicy pasta aglio e olio." 📋 Growing Specifications Feature Details Pepper Type Capsicum annuum (Heirloom) Heat Level 30,000 - 50,000 SHU (Moderately Hot) Days to Maturity 70 - 80 Days Sun Requirement Full Sun (8+ hours) Planting Depth 1/4 inch Spacing 18 - 24 inches apart 🪴 Gardening Tips for Success Stake Your Giants: Because these peppers grow so long and the plants are so prolific, the weight can pull the branches down. Use a sturdy stake or small cage early in the season. Mulch for Moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist (but not soggy) to prevent the long fruits from curling or developing blossom end rot. The Drying Trick: For the best "Joe's Long" flakes, harvest when deep red and hang them in a well-ventilated area. Because they are thin-walled, they air-dry beautifully without a dehydrator! Pick Early, Pick Often: The more you harvest, the more the plant will produce. Don't be afraid to pick a few green ones for a milder, grassy heat! Add some serious length and legendary heat to your garden. Order Joe’s Long Cayenne today! 🌶️🇮🇹

<h2 data-line="0" id='🌶️ Joe’s Long Cayenne – The "Giant" of the Chili World'>🌶️ Joe’s Long Cayenne – The "Giant" of the Chili World</h2>
If you’re looking for a pepper that makes a statement in the garden and a masterpiece in the kitchen, look no further than Joe’s Long Cayenne. This legendary Italian heirloom is famous for producing shockingly long, slender fruits—often reaching a staggering 8 to 12 inches in length!
Unlike standard cayenne peppers, Joe’s Long offers a bright, clean heat paired with a surprisingly complex, sweet undertone when fully ripe. Whether draped over a garden trellis or strung up to dry into vibrant red "ristras," this pepper is a showstopper.
<hr data-line="6">
<h3 data-line="8" id="✨ Key Features">✨ Key Features</h3>
<ul data-line="9">
<li data-line="9">
Epic Length: Produces some of the longest chili peppers in existence—a true conversation starter for any gardener.</li>
<li data-line="10">
Rapid Ripening: These peppers transition from a deep forest green to a brilliant, waxy red faster than many other long-season varieties.</li>
<li data-line="11">
Thin-Walled Wonder: Perfectly suited for drying, grinding into homemade crushed red pepper, or making traditional "long-hot" Italian frying peppers.</li>
<li data-line="12">
Heavy Producer: Sturdy, upright plants that are absolutely loaded with fruit from mid-summer until the first frost.</li>
</ul>
<hr data-line="14">
<h3 data-line="16" id="🔥 Culinary Inspiration">🔥 Culinary Inspiration</h3>
<blockquote data-line="17">
"Joe's Long is the ultimate 'everything' pepper. Its thin walls make it dry into a smoky, sweet powder in days, but it’s just as incredible when chopped fresh into a spicy pasta aglio e olio."
</blockquote>
<hr data-line="19">
<h3 data-line="21" id="📋 Growing Specifications">📋 Growing Specifications</h3>
<table data-line="23">
<thead data-line="23">
<tr data-line="23">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="25">
<tr data-line="25">
<td>Pepper Type</td>
<td>Capsicum annuum (Heirloom)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="26">
<td>Heat Level</td>
<td>30,000 - 50,000 SHU (Moderately Hot)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="27">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>70 - 80 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun (8+ hours)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Planting Depth</td>
<td>1/4 inch</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Spacing</td>
<td>18 - 24 inches apart</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<hr data-line="32">
<h3 data-line="34" id="🪴 Gardening Tips for Success">🪴 Gardening Tips for Success</h3>
<ol data-line="35">
<li data-line="35">
Stake Your Giants: Because these peppers grow so long and the plants are so prolific, the weight can pull the branches down. Use a sturdy stake or small cage early in the season.</li>
<li data-line="36">
Mulch for Moisture: Keep the soil consistently moist (but not soggy) to prevent the long fruits from curling or developing blossom end rot.</li>
<li data-line="37">
The Drying Trick: For the best "Joe's Long" flakes, harvest when deep red and hang them in a well-ventilated area. Because they are thin-walled, they air-dry beautifully without a dehydrator!</li>
<li data-line="38">
Pick Early, Pick Often: The more you harvest, the more the plant will produce. Don't be afraid to pick a few green ones for a milder, grassy heat!</li>
</ol>
Add some serious length and legendary heat to your garden. Order Joe’s Long Cayenne today! 🌶️🇮🇹

Joe's Long Cayenne Pepper (Hot)

25 Seeds

250 Seeds

Currently Out of Stock - Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE in 1996 by Dr. William Woys Weaver of PA. Developed in the 19th century by Mennonite horticulturist Jacob B. Garber. Dr. Weaver acquired the variety directly from the Martin family from PA in 1971. Plants 2-2½' tall. Carrot-shaped, 1½-3" long, deep red-orange fruit. Smoky hot flavor. 70-90 days from transplant. Hot. Characteristics: Organic Carrot-shaped fruits grow to 1-3 inches Smoky hot flavor Plants grow to 24 inches Medium hot pepper 70-90 days from transplant Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm. Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost Plant Rows 12-24” Apart Germinates in 14 days Full Sun Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Currently Out of Stock  - Seed Savers Exchange - D<meta charset="utf-8">onated to SSE in 1996 by Dr. William Woys Weaver of PA. Developed in the 19th century by Mennonite horticulturist Jacob B. Garber. Dr. Weaver acquired the variety directly from the Martin family from PA in 1971. Plants 2-2½' tall. Carrot-shaped, 1½-3" long, deep red-orange fruit. Smoky hot flavor. 70-90 days from transplant. Hot.
Characteristics:
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Carrot-shaped fruits grow to 1-3 inches</li>
<li>Smoky hot flavor</li>
<li>Plants grow to 24 inches</li>
<li>Medium hot pepper</li>
<li>70-90 days from transplant</li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.
<ul>
<li>Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost</li>
<li>Plant Rows 12-24” Apart</li>
<li>Germinates in 14 days</li>
<li>Full Sun </li>
</ul>
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Martin's Carrot Pepper (Hot), Organic

Seedsaves Exchange 25 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack 10 Seed

We offer this in two ways because of availability. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Southwestern style traditional Anaheim harvested green for stuffing, grilling, roasting, or processing. Peppers average 8" long and have thick, crisp flesh with mild heat and excellent flavor. The very productive strain quickly changes from green to red. Improved version of New Mexico 6-4 pepper, with thicker, longer fruits that mature earlier. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Longer version of the Heirloom Anaheim 8-12" fruits 1/64 ounce of seeds Instructions - Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plant 1/4" deep Plant Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers Harvest & Storage - Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage. Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

We offer this in two ways because of availability. 
High Mowing Organic Seeds - Southwestern style traditional Anaheim harvested green for stuffing, grilling, roasting, or processing.
Peppers average 8" long and have thick, crisp flesh with mild heat and excellent flavor. The very productive strain quickly changes from green to red. Improved version of New Mexico 6-4 pepper, with thicker, longer fruits that mature earlier.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Longer version of the Heirloom Anaheim </li>
<li>8-12" fruits</li>
<li>1/64 ounce of seeds </li>
</ul>
Instructions - 
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Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. 
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Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F.  For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Plant Spacing: 12-18" 
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers </li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
Harvest &amp; Storage -
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Harvest first peppers promptly to stimulate further fruit production. Peppers can be harvested and eaten at either the unripe (green) or ripe (colored) stage.  Colored peppers generally require 2 – 4 weeks longer. 
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Store peppers at 50° - 54°F and 95% percent relative humidity. Chilling injury occurs at temperatures below 45°F. 
 
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

New Mexico Joe E. Parker Anaheim Pepper

Conventional

Organic

The Serrano Pepper was cultivated in Mexico of the Sierras. Serrano means "of the mountain" in Spanish and was first mentioned by Spanish in explorers in the 16th century. Attractive 4 ft. plants with pendant, thin-walled fruit (½ x 2¼ in.). Flavorful pepper, ideal for chili, salsa, hot pepper vinegar, and pickling. Very hot whether green or red. Dries easily. Characteristics: Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Plants can get 4' tall Thin 2.25" fruits 75 days for green peppers, longer to ripe to red-orange .2 grams of ~40 seeds Instructions - Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F. For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting. Plant 1/4" deep Plant Spacing: 12-18" Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

The Serrano Pepper was cultivated in Mexico of the Sierras.  Serrano means "of the mountain" in Spanish and was first mentioned by Spanish in explorers in the 16th century. 
Attractive 4 ft. plants with pendant, thin-walled fruit (½ x 2¼ in.). Flavorful pepper, ideal for chili, salsa, hot pepper vinegar, and pickling. Very hot whether green or red. Dries easily.
Characteristics: 
<ul>
<li>Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated </li>
<li>Plants can get 4' tall</li>
<li>Thin 2.25" fruits 
</li>
<li>75 days for green peppers, longer to ripe to red-orange</li>
<li>.2 grams of ~40 seeds </li>
</ul>
Instructions - <meta charset="utf-8">Peppers prefer light, well-drained, moderately fertile soil with pH 6.5-6.8. Use a high phosphorus starter fertilizer when transplanting to give young peppers a good start. Keep nitrogen levels in moderation, as high amounts can reduce yields. <meta charset="utf-8">Start transplants 6-8 weeks before the planting date. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. The optimal soil temperature for germination is 85°F.  For growing transplants, maintain the temperature at around 75°F during the day and 65°F at night. Harden off plants by slightly reducing the temperature to 60-65°F and reducing water for 2-3 days before transplanting.
<ul>
<li>Plant 1/4" deep </li>
<li>Plant Spacing: 12-18" 
</li>
<li>Row Spacing: 18-36" or double rows 18" apart on 5-6' centers </li>
</ul>
<ul></ul>
 
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