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Seed Exposure Seed Exchange - Chinese Five Color Peppers start our purple and then mature to light yellow, yellow, orange and finally red as they mature. Lovely ornamental hot pepper with a stunning palette of bright fruit colors all present at the same time. Foliage is green with purple veins and purple blush on some leaves. 48 in. tall plants bear upright conical fruits ¾ x 1½ in. An arresting ornamental with hot fiery fruits. Pkt. Organic Colorful fruits grow to 1-2 inches Plants grow to 4' tall Medium hot pepper 70-90 days from transplant .2 grams or ~60 seed 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 Exposure Seed Exchange - Chinese Five Color Peppers start our purple and then mature to light yellow, yellow, orange and finally red as they mature. 
Lovely ornamental hot pepper with a stunning palette of bright fruit colors all present at the same time. Foliage is green with purple veins and purple blush on some leaves. 48 in. tall plants bear upright conical fruits ¾ x 1½ in. An arresting ornamental with hot fiery fruits. Pkt.
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Colorful fruits grow to 1-2 inches</li>
<li>Plants grow to 4' tall</li>
<li>Medium hot pepper</li>
<li>70-90 days from transplant</li>
<li>.2 grams or ~60 seed</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

Chinese Five Color Pepper (Hot), Organic

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange ~50 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm 25 Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack - 12 Seeds

The Haberno Pepper is one of the most sought after hot peppers for home gardeners - Their native range is from the Yuicatan peninsula , West Indies and Trinidad. You will find this pepper grown all over the world as it has become a staple in hot and spicy dishes. Fruits are 1.5x2" in size. Botanical Name: C. Chinense Small, rippled, bright red fruits. Organic Plants grow to 3-4 feet Very hot pepper, 100,000-350,000 on the Scoville scale Amazing yields 95 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 14-25 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Haberno Pepper is one of the most sought after hot peppers for home gardeners - Their native range is from the Yuicatan peninsula , West Indies and Trinidad. You will find this pepper grown all over the world as it has become a staple in hot and spicy dishes.  Fruits are 1.5x2" in size.  
Botanical Name: C. Chinense
<ul>
<li>Small, rippled, bright red fruits. </li>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Plants grow to 3-4 feet</li>
<li>Very hot pepper, 100,000-350,000 on the Scoville scale</li>
<li>Amazing yields</li>
<li>95 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 14-25 days</li>
<li>Plant Rows 12-24" apart</li>
</ul>
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Habanero Pepper, Hot Pepper, Organic, Heirloom

Habanero Pepper, Hot Pepper, Organic Options Available, Heirloom

Firefly Farm 20 Seeds

Southern Exposure Seed Exchange  ~ 40 Organic Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack - 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.
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<h3 data-line="8" id="✨ Key Features">✨ Key Features</h3>
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Epic Length: Produces some of the longest chili peppers in existence—a true conversation starter for any gardener.</li>
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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>
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<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>
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<h3 data-line="21" id="📋 Growing Specifications">📋 Growing Specifications</h3>
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<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>
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<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

25 Organic Seeds

250 Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipack 10 Seeds

The Living Seed Company - This Habanero-type heirloom originated from the Central African Republic. Delicious citrus flavor and few seeds. Golden-orange, three inch long fruits on very sturdy plants. Grow in a pot and overwinter inside. 250,000 - 300,000 Scoville heat units. Orange fruits grow to 4 inches Excellent flavor Highly productive Heavy yields Hot Pepper: 250,000-300,000 Scoville heat units 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

The Living Seed Company - This Habanero-type heirloom originated from the Central African Republic.  Delicious citrus flavor and few seeds.  Golden-orange, three inch long fruits on very sturdy plants.  Grow in a pot and overwinter inside. 250,000 - 300,000 Scoville heat units.
<li>Orange fruits grow to 4 inches</li>
<li>Excellent flavor</li>
<li>Highly productive</li>
<li>Heavy yields</li>
<li>Hot Pepper: 250,000-300,000 Scoville heat units 
</li>
<li>90 days from transplant</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
 
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

Fatalii Hot Pepper Heirloom (Hot Pepper)

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Seed Exchange - The piercing heat of this late-maturing pepper is worth the wait, and its deliciously fruity, sweet, and citrus-y flavor and excellent crunch only add to its enjoyment. The highly branched, leafy plants produce light-yellow, finger-shaped fruits with creases and folds. The fruits grow 3-3 ½" long on plants that reach up to 3' tall. 100-120 days. Organic Hot Fruity, sweet, and citrus-y flavor Finger shaped fruits Fruits grow 3-3 1/2" 100-120 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 - The piercing heat of this late-maturing pepper is worth the wait, and its deliciously fruity, sweet, and citrus-y flavor and excellent crunch only add to its enjoyment. The highly branched, leafy plants produce light-yellow, finger-shaped fruits with creases and folds. The fruits grow 3-3 ½" long on plants that reach up to 3' tall. 100-120 days.
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Hot</li>
<li>Fruity, sweet, and citrus-y flavor</li>
<li>Finger shaped fruits</li>
<li>Fruits grow 3-3 1/2"</li>
<li>100-120 days from transplant</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
 
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

Yellow Peru Pepper (Hot), Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - Originally from Curico, Chile. The large 3' Aji Cristal Pepper plants produce very heavy sets of 3.5" long waxy fruits. Pepper species are native to the Americas and have been cultivated for thousands of years. The Spanish and Portuguese brought them back to Europe and to their colonies in Africa and Asia. From there peppers continued to spread and develop. The chemical in hot peppers that causes a burning sensation is known as capsaicin and can be found in the highest concentration in the white pith around the seeds. Characteristics Fruits ripen from light green to reddish-orange Waxy fruits grow to 3-4 inches Plants grow to 3 feet Hot pepper 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 - Originally from Curico, Chile. The large 3' Aji Cristal Pepper plants produce very heavy sets of 3.5" long waxy fruits. 
Pepper species are native to the Americas and have been cultivated for thousands of years. The Spanish and Portuguese brought them back to Europe and to their colonies in Africa and Asia. From there peppers continued to spread and develop.
The chemical in hot peppers that causes a burning sensation is known as capsaicin and can be found in the highest concentration in the white pith around the seeds.
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Fruits ripen from light green to reddish-orange</li>
<li>Waxy fruits grow to 3-4 inches</li>
<li>Plants grow to 3 feet</li>
<li>Hot pepper</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.
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

Aji Cristal Pepper (Hot)

Seedsavers Exchange 50 Seeds

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

Bulgarian Carrot Pepper: The "Shipkas" Heirloom 🌶️🥕 Add a bolt of orange lightning to your garden with the Bulgarian Carrot Pepper. Known in its homeland as Shipkas, this striking heirloom was smuggled out from behind the Iron Curtain in the late 1970s and has since become a cult favorite among pepper enthusiasts for its intense crunch, vibrant color, and "crisp" heat. 🏛️ A Story of Cold War Intrigue The history of the Bulgarian Carrot is as spicy as the pepper itself. Legend has it that this variety was rare even in Eastern Europe until it was supposedly smuggled through the Iron Curtain. The Shipkas Legacy: Named after the Shipka Pass in the Balkan Mountains, these peppers were bred to thrive in shorter, cooler growing seasons—making them a perfect match for northern gardeners or those in higher elevations (like our friends in the Intermountain West!). The "Carrot" Disguise: At first glance, you might mistake a basket of these for a harvest of bright orange carrots. Their thick, fluorescent-orange walls and tapered shape are unlike any other pepper in the garden. ✨ Why You’ll Love Growing "Carrots" Intense Crunch: Unlike many hot peppers that have thin, papery walls, the Bulgarian Carrot is thick-walled and remarkably crunchy. It "snaps" when you bite into it. Fruit-Forward Heat: It packs a punch—ranking between 12,000 and 30,000 Scoville Heat Units (roughly 2–4 times hotter than a Jalapeño). However, the heat is accompanied by a distinct, fruity, and slightly citrusy undertone. Stunning Aesthetics: The plants are compact (18–24 inches) and become absolutely loaded with dozens of 3-inch, upright-pointing peppers that transition from green to a brilliant, glossy orange. Cool Weather Hero: Because of its Balkan origins, this variety sets fruit better in cooler temperatures than many tropical habanero or bonnet varieties. 🌿 Product Specifications Feature Details Common Name Bulgarian Carrot / Shipkas Botanical Name Capsicum annuum Heat Level Medium-Hot (12k - 30k SHU) Days to Maturity 70 – 80 Days Plant Habit Compact Bush (18 - 24") Sun Requirement Full Sun Seed Saving Heirloom / Open-Pollinated 🍽️ Culinary Inspiration: Beyond the Heat The Bulgarian Carrot is the "secret weapon" of hot sauce makers and picklers. The Ultimate Pepper Jelly: Its bright orange color makes for the most visually stunning pepper jellies you’ve ever seen. Crispy Pickles: Because the walls are so thick, they stay crunchy when pickled in vinegar, unlike thinner peppers that turn mushy. Balkan Salsas: Roast them slightly to bring out the sugars, then blend into a vibrant orange salsa or a traditional Bulgarian relish. 📖 Growing Tips for Firefly Gardeners Pro Tip: While these are hardy, they are heavy producers. Use a small pepper stake or "tomato cage" to support the plant, as the weight of the massive fruit clusters can sometimes cause the branches to lean. Start Early: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. They love bottom heat (a seedling heat mat) to germinate. The "Orange" Rule: For the best flavor and maximum heat, wait until the pepper is completely, vibrantly orange before harvesting. If picked green, they lack the characteristic fruitiness. Spacing: Because they stay compact, they are excellent for container gardening on a sunny patio or balcony. Isolation: As we know with Capsicum annuum, if you want to save pure seeds, keep these 50 feet away from your Bell Peppers! Bring a taste of the Balkans to your backyard. Order your Bulgarian Carrot Pepper seeds from Firefly Farm & Mercantile today! 🌶️📦

<h1 data-line="0" id='Bulgarian Carrot Pepper: The "Shipkas" Heirloom 🌶️🥕'>Bulgarian Carrot Pepper: The "Shipkas" Heirloom 🌶️🥕</h1>
Add a bolt of orange lightning to your garden with the Bulgarian Carrot Pepper. Known in its homeland as Shipkas, this striking heirloom was smuggled out from behind the Iron Curtain in the late 1970s and has since become a cult favorite among pepper enthusiasts for its intense crunch, vibrant color, and "crisp" heat.
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<h2 data-line="6" id="🏛️ A Story of Cold War Intrigue">🏛️ A Story of Cold War Intrigue</h2>
The history of the Bulgarian Carrot is as spicy as the pepper itself. Legend has it that this variety was rare even in Eastern Europe until it was supposedly smuggled through the Iron Curtain.
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<li data-line="10">
The Shipkas Legacy: Named after the Shipka Pass in the Balkan Mountains, these peppers were bred to thrive in shorter, cooler growing seasons—making them a perfect match for northern gardeners or those in higher elevations (like our friends in the Intermountain West!).</li>
<li data-line="11">
The "Carrot" Disguise: At first glance, you might mistake a basket of these for a harvest of bright orange carrots. Their thick, fluorescent-orange walls and tapered shape are unlike any other pepper in the garden.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 data-line="15" id='✨ Why You’ll Love Growing "Carrots"'>✨ Why You’ll Love Growing "Carrots"</h2>
<ul data-line="17">
<li data-line="17">
Intense Crunch: Unlike many hot peppers that have thin, papery walls, the Bulgarian Carrot is thick-walled and remarkably crunchy. It "snaps" when you bite into it.</li>
<li data-line="18">
Fruit-Forward Heat: It packs a punch—ranking between 12,000 and 30,000 Scoville Heat Units (roughly 2–4 times hotter than a Jalapeño). However, the heat is accompanied by a distinct, fruity, and slightly citrusy undertone.</li>
<li data-line="19">
Stunning Aesthetics: The plants are compact (18–24 inches) and become absolutely loaded with dozens of 3-inch, upright-pointing peppers that transition from green to a brilliant, glossy orange.</li>
<li data-line="20">
Cool Weather Hero: Because of its Balkan origins, this variety sets fruit better in cooler temperatures than many tropical habanero or bonnet varieties.</li>
</ul>
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<h2 data-line="24" id="🌿 Product Specifications">🌿 Product Specifications</h2>
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<tr data-line="26">
<th>Feature</th>
<th>Details</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody data-line="28">
<tr data-line="28">
<td>Common Name</td>
<td>Bulgarian Carrot / Shipkas</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="29">
<td>Botanical Name</td>
<td>Capsicum annuum</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="30">
<td>Heat Level</td>
<td>Medium-Hot (12k - 30k SHU)</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="31">
<td>Days to Maturity</td>
<td>70 – 80 Days</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="32">
<td>Plant Habit</td>
<td>Compact Bush (18 - 24")</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="33">
<td>Sun Requirement</td>
<td>Full Sun</td>
</tr>
<tr data-line="34">
<td>Seed Saving</td>
<td>Heirloom / Open-Pollinated</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<h2 data-line="38" id="🍽️ Culinary Inspiration: Beyond the Heat">🍽️ Culinary Inspiration: Beyond the Heat</h2>
The Bulgarian Carrot is the "secret weapon" of hot sauce makers and picklers.
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<li data-line="42">
The Ultimate Pepper Jelly: Its bright orange color makes for the most visually stunning pepper jellies you’ve ever seen.</li>
<li data-line="43">
Crispy Pickles: Because the walls are so thick, they stay crunchy when pickled in vinegar, unlike thinner peppers that turn mushy.</li>
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Balkan Salsas: Roast them slightly to bring out the sugars, then blend into a vibrant orange salsa or a traditional Bulgarian relish.</li>
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Pro Tip: While these are hardy, they are heavy producers. Use a small pepper stake or "tomato cage" to support the plant, as the weight of the massive fruit clusters can sometimes cause the branches to lean.
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Start Early: Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. They love bottom heat (a seedling heat mat) to germinate.</li>
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The "Orange" Rule: For the best flavor and maximum heat, wait until the pepper is completely, vibrantly orange before harvesting. If picked green, they lack the characteristic fruitiness.</li>
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Spacing: Because they stay compact, they are excellent for container gardening on a sunny patio or balcony.</li>
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Isolation: As we know with Capsicum annuum, if you want to save pure seeds, keep these 50 feet away from your Bell Peppers!</li>
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Bring a taste of the Balkans to your backyard. Order your Bulgarian Carrot Pepper seeds from Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile today! 🌶️📦

Bulgarian Carrot Pepper, pre-1850 Heirloom

Seedsaver Exchange 40 Seeds

Firefly Farm Minipacket 10 Seeds

Renee's Garden Seeds 25 Seeds

This was not in Seedsaver's lineup for 2026 so we brought in extra seed for 2026. It is a fanstastic pepper and is very very productive. Seed Savers Exchange - A Seed Savers Exchange staff favorite! Finger-sized fruit ripens from pale yellow-green to reddish-pink and tastes delightfully fruity with light citrus and berry overtones, yet are very hot. Juicy peppers have a crisp and crunchy texture and reach 3-4" long when ripe. Elongate, pendant fruit has a semi-wrinkled skin and pointed blossom end. Erect plants grow 2-3' tall and produce light-green leaves and stems, light-purple nodes, and white flowers with yellow spots. Highly productive, this pepper matures mid- to late-season. It was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in 1996 by Darrell Kellogg, who obtained it in 1987 from Bishop Nursery in Oregon. 90 days from transplant. Hot. Organic. Characteristics Organic SSE staff favorite is highly productive Fruits grow to 3 to 4 inches long Juicy and very crunchy Very hot with pleasant berry and citrus flavors New for 2021 90 days from transplant 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

This was not in Seedsaver's lineup for 2026 so we brought in extra seed for 2026. It is a fanstastic pepper and is very very productive. 
Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">A Seed Savers Exchange staff favorite! Finger-sized fruit ripens from pale yellow-green to reddish-pink and tastes delightfully fruity with light citrus and berry overtones, yet are very hot. Juicy peppers have a crisp and crunchy texture and reach 3-4" long when ripe. Elongate, pendant fruit has a semi-wrinkled skin and pointed blossom end. Erect plants grow 2-3' tall and produce light-green leaves and stems, light-purple nodes, and white flowers with yellow spots. Highly productive, this pepper matures mid- to late-season. It was donated to Seed Savers Exchange in 1996 by Darrell Kellogg, who obtained it in 1987 from Bishop Nursery in Oregon. 90 days from transplant. Hot. Organic.
Characteristics 
Organic
SSE staff favorite is highly productive
Fruits grow to 3 to 4 inches long
Juicy and very crunchy
Very hot with pleasant berry and citrus flavors
New for 2021
90 days from transplant 
25 Seeds per packet
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.
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

Challeano Pepper (Hot)

Seed Savers Exchange - Red hot Polish pepper. The well flavored tapered fruits are 5" long. Used extensively by the spice industry in Poland for drying due to its rather thin flesh. 80 days from transplant. Hot. ±4,200 seeds/oz. Characteristics Organic Tapered fruits grow to 5 inches long Thin flesh makes it a good drying pepper Hot pepper 80 days from transplant 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

Seed Savers Exchange - 
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Red hot Polish pepper. The well flavored tapered fruits are 5" long. Used extensively by the spice industry in Poland for drying due to its rather thin flesh. 80 days from transplant. Hot. ±4,200 seeds/oz. 
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Tapered fruits grow to 5 inches long</li>
<li>Thin flesh makes it a good drying pepper</li>
<li>Hot pepper</li>
<li>80 days from transplant</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
<meta charset="utf-8">
<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

Cyklon Pepper (Hot), Organic, Polish Orgin

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Seeds

Seed Savers Exchange - Short-statured plants with fruit averaging 2.3" long, 1.3" wide. Small, conical, bell-like shape fruit, green ripening to red. Medium-high heat, good flavor. This pepper came from Russia with German Mennonites who settled near Mountain Lake, Minnesota. Characteristics Organic Medium-high heat Short-statured plants Fruit averages 2.3" long by 1.3" wide 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

Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Short-statured plants with fruit averaging 2.3" long, 1.3" wide. Small, conical, bell-like shape fruit, green ripening to red. Medium-high heat, good flavor. This pepper came from Russia with German Mennonites who settled near Mountain Lake, Minnesota. 
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Medium-high heat</li>
<li>Short-statured plants</li>
<li>Fruit averages 2.3" long by 1.3" wide</li>
<li>25 Seeds per packet</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>
<meta charset="utf-8"> 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

Derksen Pepper (Hot), 1850's Heirloom, Organic

Seedsavers Exchange 25 Organic Seeds

Seed Savers Exchange - The hottest pepper we offer, from the Central African Republic. Habanero-type peppers with delicious citrus flavor and few seeds. Golden-orange 3" long fruits are borne in abundance on sturdy 30" plants. A great choice for pots and can be overwintered inside. 90 days from transplant. Sizzling hot. ±8,200 seeds/oz. Characteristics Fruits ripen from green to orange Habanero-type with citrus flavor Plants grow to 30 inches Very hot pepper 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

Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">The hottest pepper we offer, from the Central African Republic. Habanero-type peppers with delicious citrus flavor and few seeds. Golden-orange 3" long fruits are borne in abundance on sturdy 30" plants. A great choice for pots and can be overwintered inside. 90 days from transplant. Sizzling hot. ±8,200 seeds/oz. 
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Fruits ripen from green to orange</li>
<li>Habanero-type with citrus flavor</li>
<li>Plants grow to 30 inches</li>
<li>Very hot pepper</li>
<li>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>
<meta charset="utf-8">
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

Fatalii Pepper (Hot)

Seedsavers Exchange 40 Seeds

Seed Savers Exchange - Creamy yellow 8" bell-shaped peppers hold for weeks before turning to orange and then red, extended harvest period. Best used when yellow or orange. Highly productive 16" plants. Remarkably dependable sweet pepper. 80-100 days from transplant. Sweet. Characteristics Organic Bell shaped fruits grow to 8 inches Creamy yellow color holds for weeks before turning to orange and then red Most flavorful when yellow or orange Plants grow to 16 inches Sweet pepper 80-100 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 - Creamy yellow 8" bell-shaped peppers hold for weeks before turning to orange and then red, extended harvest period. Best used when yellow or orange. Highly productive 16" plants. Remarkably dependable sweet pepper. 80-100 days from transplant. Sweet.
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Bell shaped fruits grow to 8 inches</li>
<li>Creamy yellow color holds for weeks before turning to orange and then red</li>
<li>Most flavorful when yellow or orange</li>
<li>Plants grow to 16 inches</li>
<li>Sweet pepper</li>
<li>80-100 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>
<meta charset="utf-8">
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

Garden Sunshine Pepper, Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - A piquant pepper from the Republic of Georgia, up to eight inches long, with thick, crunchy flesh. Two-foot high plants produce copious amounts of fruit throughout the season. An excellent salsa pepper. 90 days from transplant. Hot. ±3,800 seeds/oz. Characteristics Organic Fruits grow to 8 inches Thick, crunchy flesh Excellent salsa pepper Very productive throughout the season Hot pepper 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

Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">A piquant pepper from the Republic of Georgia, up to eight inches long, with thick, crunchy flesh. Two-foot high plants produce copious amounts of fruit throughout the season. An excellent salsa pepper. 90 days from transplant. Hot. ±3,800 seeds/oz.
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Fruits grow to 8 inches</li>
<li>Thick, crunchy flesh</li>
<li>Excellent salsa pepper</li>
<li>Very productive throughout the season</li>
<li>Hot pepper</li>
<li>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>
<meta charset="utf-8"> 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

Georgia Flame Pepper (Hot), Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - This stunning ornamental pepper makes a splash in both borders and containers. Bushy plants produce a dense canopy of dark-purple leaves and myriad small, conical peppers that ripen from purple to orange to dark red. The peppers measure about 3/4" long and stand erect on the plant; they are edible but very pungent and somewhat bitter. ‘Grandma Kirksey’ is named for Willie Jane (Pulley) Kirksey, who received the variety during the Great Depression and grew the peppers in her flower beds. 100 days to ripe fruit from transplant. Hot. Organic. Characteristics From the Collection for 2022 Organic Colorful fruits grow to 3/4-1 inch Bushy plants have dark purple leaves and small conical peppers Hot pepper 100 days from transplant 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

Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">This stunning ornamental pepper makes a splash in both borders and containers. Bushy plants produce a dense canopy of dark-purple leaves and myriad small, conical peppers that ripen from purple to orange to dark red. The peppers measure about 3/4" long and stand erect on the plant; they are edible but very pungent and somewhat bitter. ‘Grandma Kirksey’ is named for Willie Jane (Pulley) Kirksey, who received the variety during the Great Depression and grew the peppers in her flower beds. 100 days to ripe fruit from transplant. Hot. Organic. 
Characteristics 
From the Collection for 2022
Organic
Colorful fruits grow to 3/4-1 inch
Bushy plants have dark purple leaves and small conical peppers
Hot pepper
100 days from transplant
25 Seeds per packet
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.
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

Grandma Kirksey Pepper (Hot), Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - Cultivated by the Pennsylvania Dutch since the mid-1880s; name translates as “chicken heart.” Traditionally used for pickling and making pepper vinegar. Small fruits (¾" wide by 1-2" long) ripen from green to glossy red. 80-90 days from transplant. Hot. ±5,600 seeds/oz. Characteristics Organic Fruits grow to 1-2 inches long Fruits ripen from green to glossy red Hot pepper 80-90 days from transplant 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

Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Cultivated by the Pennsylvania Dutch since the mid-1880s; name translates as “chicken heart.” Traditionally used for pickling and making pepper vinegar. Small fruits (¾" wide by 1-2" long) ripen from green to glossy red. 80-90 days from transplant. Hot. ±5,600 seeds/oz.
Characteristics 
Organic
Fruits grow to 1-2 inches long
Fruits ripen from green to glossy red
Hot pepper
80-90 days from transplant
25 Seeds per packet 
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.
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

Hinkelhatz Pepper (Hot), Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - Offered in 1935 by Joseph Harris & Co. of Coldwater, NY, who reported, “If you want a large hot pepper, try the new Hot Portugal. The best hot pepper we know.” Sturdy upright plants produce very heavy yields early in the growing season. Glossy vivid red elongated fruits grow 6" or longer. 65-75 days from transplant. Medium hot. ±3,800 seeds/oz. Characteristics Vivid, red fruits grow to 6 inches Medium hot pepper Short season, highly productive 65-75 days from transplant 50 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

Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Offered in 1935 by Joseph Harris &amp; Co. of Coldwater, NY, who reported, “If you want a large hot pepper, try the new Hot Portugal. The best hot pepper we know.” Sturdy upright plants produce very heavy yields early in the growing season. Glossy vivid red elongated fruits grow 6" or longer. 65-75 days from transplant. Medium hot. ±3,800 seeds/oz. 
Characteristics 
Vivid, red fruits grow to 6 inches
Medium hot pepper
Short season, highly productive
65-75 days from transplant
50 Seeds per packet
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.
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

Hot Portugal Pepper (Hot)

Seed Savers Exchange - Introduced in 1903 by the William Henry Maule seed company of Philadelphia. Vivid red 10" long cayenne-type peppers are great for hot sauce or dried red pepper flakes. High-yielding plants produce well even in northern areas. 80 days from transplant. Hot. ±4,200 seeds/oz. Characteristics Fruits grow to 10 inches Fruits mature from green to vivid red Good production even in northern areas Hot pepper 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 - <meta charset="utf-8">Introduced in 1903 by the William Henry Maule seed company of Philadelphia. Vivid red 10" long cayenne-type peppers are great for hot sauce or dried red pepper flakes. High-yielding plants produce well even in northern areas. 80 days from transplant. Hot. ±4,200 seeds/oz.
Characteristics 
<ul>
<li>Fruits grow to 10 inches</li>
<li>Fruits mature from green to vivid red</li>
<li>Good production even in northern areas</li>
<li>Hot pepper</li>
<li>80 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>
<meta charset="utf-8">
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

Maule's Red Hot Pepper

Firefly Farm 10 Seeds

Seed Savers Exchange - Samuel Brown of San Antonio, TX sent Thomas Jefferson seeds of this pepper in 1812 and 1813. Jefferson shared it with Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon. Tiny lustrous red bird peppers borne on decorative 12" plants. Native to southwest Texas. Ideal for container growing; plants can be overwintered indoors. 90 days from transplant. Medium hot. Characteristics Organic Tiny red fruits resemble cranberries Plants grow to 12 inches Medium hot pepper 90 days from transplant 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

Seed Savers Exchange - <meta charset="utf-8">Samuel Brown of San Antonio, TX sent Thomas Jefferson seeds of this pepper in 1812 and 1813. Jefferson shared it with Philadelphia nurseryman Bernard McMahon. Tiny lustrous red bird peppers borne on decorative 12" plants. Native to southwest Texas. Ideal for container growing; plants can be overwintered indoors. 90 days from transplant. Medium hot.
Characteristics 
Organic
Tiny red fruits resemble cranberries
Plants grow to 12 inches
Medium hot pepper
90 days from transplant
25 Seeds per packet
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.
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

McMahon's Texas Bird Pepper (Hot), Organic

The Living Seed Company - A standard workhorse hot pepper. Cayenne is loved around the world. Thin skin makes it a favorite for drying and also great fresh! Large plants are very productive. Cayenne is perfect for hot sauces, making powder of flakes for pizza and the like. Also great in spicing up pickles! Organic Excellent flavor Highly productive Heavy yields Medium Hot Pepper: 30,000-50,000 Scoville heat units 70-85 days from transplant 22-30" Tall 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 5-15 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

The Living Seed Company - A standard workhorse hot pepper.  Cayenne is loved around the world.  Thin skin makes it a favorite for drying and also great fresh!  Large plants are very productive.  Cayenne is perfect for hot sauces, making powder of flakes for pizza and the like.  Also great in spicing up pickles!
<li>Organic 
</li>
<li>Excellent flavor</li>
<li>Highly productive</li>
<li>Heavy yields</li>
<li>Medium Hot Pepper: 30,000-50,000 Scoville heat units 
</li>
<li>70-85 days from transplant</li>
<li>22-30" Tall</li>
<li>25 Seeds</li>
 
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 5-15 days
Plant Rows 12-24" apart
Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability

Cayenne Hot Pepper, Heirloom, Organic

Firefly Farm & Mercantile's Red Rocoto Pepper is sure to bring some flavor to your culinary creations. This pepper has a few other names such as Locoto and Manzano. Native to Peru and Boliva, it is sought after for its flavor and hear. It has black seeds which is a very rare trait in peppers. Open-Pollinated Strong resistance to TMV Mildly Hot pepper, 30,000 to 100,000 Scoville Units 100-120 days from transplant 10 Seeds This pepper has such an amazing array of ways to use it. These hardy pepper plants will grow for years if protected from heavy frost and freezing. For those in areas where it is a shrub you will be produced with a multitude of peppers on subsequent years. Seeds can be hard to germinate, keep them over 75 degrees F. Plants will then do great in cooler climates as the mountain life is where they were cultiavted for centuries. Keep fruit on plant until you are ready to use. Instructions - Sow seeds ¼” deep 8 weeks before the last frost. Peppers germinate best in warm soil above 70 degrees F. Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost Plant 1/4" deep Germinates in 14 days Plant Rows 12-24" apart

Firefly Farm &amp; Mercantile's Red Rocoto Pepper is sure to bring some flavor to your culinary creations. This pepper has a few other names such as Locoto and Manzano. Native to Peru and Boliva, it is sought after for its flavor and hear. It has black seeds which is a very rare trait in peppers. 
<ul>
<li>Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Strong resistance to TMV</li>
<li>Mildly Hot pepper, 30,000 to 100,000 Scoville Units</li>
<li>100-120 days from transplant</li>
<li>10 Seeds</li>
</ul>
This pepper has such an amazing array of ways to use it. These hardy pepper plants will grow for years if protected from heavy frost and freezing. For those in areas where it is a shrub you will be produced with a multitude of peppers on subsequent years. 
Seeds can be hard to germinate, keep them over 75 degrees F. Plants will then do great in cooler climates as the mountain life is where they were cultiavted for centuries. Keep fruit on plant until you are ready to use.  
Instructions - Sow seeds ¼” deep 8 weeks before the last frost. Peppers germinate best in warm soil above 70 degrees F. 
<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>

Red Rocoto Pepper, Heirloom from the Andes Mountains

Seed Exchange - Highly productive when grown at Heritage Farm, 'Ram's Horn’ pepper matures mid-season. This variety is originally from Emily Eidson of South Carolina, whose family grew these. These are very close to the variety Ole Pepperpot. Organic Italian-style thin skin frying pepper Red fruits grow to 5-8 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 - Highly productive when grown at Heritage Farm, 'Ram's Horn’ pepper matures mid-season. This variety is originally from Emily Eidson of South Carolina, whose family grew these.  These are very close to the variety Ole Pepperpot.  
<ul>
<li>Organic</li>
<li>Italian-style thin skin frying pepper</li>
<li>Red fruits grow to 5-8 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

Ram's Horn Pepper, Heirloom (Hot), Organic

Firefly Farm MInipack 10 Seeds

High Mowing Company - Prolific yields of flavorful blunt fruits with distinctive jalapeno flavor. Small, moderately spicy fruits with thick walls are traditionally harvested dark green but can be allowed to ripen to red. A classic eaten fresh or pickled with Mexican dishes! Compact plants are sturdy and work well in containers. Organic & Open-Pollinated Mildly Hot pepper 5,000 Scoville Units 65 days from transplant for green, 85 days for red 10 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

High Mowing Company - Prolific yields of flavorful blunt fruits with distinctive jalapeno flavor.
Small, moderately spicy fruits with thick walls are traditionally harvested dark green but can be allowed to ripen to red. A classic eaten fresh or pickled with Mexican dishes! Compact plants are sturdy and work well in containers.
<li>Organic &amp; Open-Pollinated</li>
<li>Mildly Hot pepper 5,000 Scoville Units</li>
<li>65 days from transplant for green, 85 days for red</li>
<li>10 Seeds</li>
 
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>
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Early Jalapeno Pepper, Organic

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" 
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<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. 
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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

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