Hot Peppers

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  Organic Tapered fruits grow to 2 inches Plants grow to 2 feet Excellent dried and ground for chili powder Hot pepper 95 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

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

Out of Stock for the season - Seed Exchange - (C. frutescens) Small peppers, big attitude! Mounded 8" plants covered with ½" tabasco-type fruits ripening from green to a rich deep red. Averages 200 fruits per plant. If picked clean, a colorful second crop will set just in time for your holiday decorations. Perfect for container growing. 85 days from transplant. Hot. Tabasco-type fruits grow to ½ inch Very productive Good for container growing Hot pepper 85 days from transplant 50 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 - Wejn's Yellow Hot Pepper, Three-inch long wax peppers with thick walls, ripen from yellow to bright orange then red. Grown by the late Eris Wenk, one of the last large truck farmers in Albuquerque’s South Valley. A great variety for canning and pickling. 80 days from transplant Organic Waxy fruits ripen from yellow to red Medium hot pepper Fruits grow to 3 inches Great for canning and pickling 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

Back for 2024!  Seed Savers Exchange - This distinctively rich Mexican poblano sets the standard for sauces and stuffing; it is also excellent used fresh for Chile Rellenos. Can be harvested when green-black heart-shaped fruits measure 4" long, or it can be allowed to ripen to red and be dried as an ancho chile. 90 days from transplant. Medium hot Characteristics  Fruits ripen from green to red Rich flavor Medium hot pepper 50 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

Long, banana-shaped waxy pepper used for frying, stuffing, and pickling. High Mowing Organic Seeds - Ripens from pale yellow to deep golden orange and finally cherry red, but traditionally harvested light green and used for pickling. It may be harvested at any stage but heat intensifies as peppers mature. Very productive even in cool weather. Heat varies among strains; HMOS strain is spicy but not overly hot. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated  Excellent pickler SHU 10,000 1.5-5.5" fruits 59 days yellow, 84 days red  1/64 oz approx.  Instructions - Peppers (Capsicum annuum) are long-season, heat-loving annuals in the Solanaceae family. 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. Sow seeds into flat ~4 seeds/inch and then pot up into 2” or larger cells after the first set of true leaves appear. Direct Seed: 1/4" Deep Space 12-18"  Plant rows 18-26" apart  Light: Full Sun  Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute seed vendors from time to time because of the availability

High Mowing Organic Seeds - “And it burns, burns, burns," just like Johnny Cash said. This is a hot, hot pepper, an improvement over our Red Cayenne, which it replaces. Ring-O-Fire matures earlier and has a glossy sheen with a fire engine red color. Prolific and dependable plants produce loads of fruits great for eating fresh, dried, or powdered. Characteristics:  Organic, non-GMO, and open-pollinated Fruits ripen from green to red Eat fresh, dried, or powdered Very Hot Flavor Harvest in 45-60 days from transplant Hot pepper 1/64 ounce (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 18-36" apart Firefly Farm & Mercantile may substitute based on supplier availability