Chile Alphabet

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ABIQUIU
Abiquiu, home of the ancient Tewa Pueblo, is more well known as the residence of Georgia O’Keefe. It is also home to The Ghost Ranch, which provided this medium heat red Chile.

ACI SIVRI
A Turkish cayenne-shiny crimson when ripe. Heat level varies from chile to chile making this a real risk taker. Annuum.

ACOMA
Large green medium to mild chile from the pueblo in the sky. Annuum.

AFGHAN
Thin erect green to red cayennes adorn this towering plant from Afghanistan. Annuum.

AFRICAN BIRDSEYE
Small thin red hot piri piri types collected from South and western African. Frutescens.

AFRICAN DEVIL NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Small and hotter than you know what. Frutescens.

AFRICAN FISH
Unusual white striped leaves dominate this heirloom chile with its roots in the African-American community. Annuum.

AGATHA
This was the first chile that caught my eye while strolling Mario Dadomo’s chile fields in Parma, Italy. When I asked him about the name he said he found it to be mysterious. Small and compact with bright orange yellow chiles. Annuum.

AGRONALDO DE ASTI
Glossy chiles from Guatemala. A miniature chilhuacle but with more sizzle. Annuum.

AJI AMARILLO #2
A smaller chile whose bright yellows color stays well in vinegar. Golden citrus. Baccatum.

AJI AMARILLO #3
Smaller bulbous bright orange fruits. Baccatum.

AJI AMARILLO
Peruvian chile rare to the Midwest. Long orange tapered balloon shaped chiles have a fruity flavor. Baccatum.

AJI CEREZA
Prolific, small pointed Peruvian cherry.

AJI CHOMBO
A robust rounded red scorcher from Panama. Chinense.

AJI CITO
Brazilian beauty with greenish globes shot through with streaks of purple that transform to bright red. Baccatum.

AJI COLORADO ROJO
Long curving shape, medium heat, burgundy color. Baccatum.

AJI COLORADO
This Peruvian variety displays a beautiful rich brown color. Annuum.

AJI CRISTAL
Smooth, rather than ribbed flesh characterizes this medium hot, yellow-red fruity aji. Baccatum.

AJI DULCE
At last, a truly mild version of the aji dulce. Resembles a miniature habanero but this Puerto Rican baby lives up to its sweet name. Chinense.

AJI DULCE AMARILLO
Sweet golden candy will melt in your mouth. Chinense.

AJI ESCABECHE
I’ve had lots of requests for this orange Peruvian aji. Wonderful flavor for Peruvian cooking. Baccatum.

AJI HABANERO
Not as hot as the regular habanero but these orange-red fruits will still light up your mouth.

AJI LIMO ROJO
Intriguingly shaped purple to white to red habanero type chiles with fruity flavor. Small low bush does well in containers. Chinense.

AJI LIMON
A tiny brilliant yellow chile with a fresh lime taste. Great for salsa and ceviche.

AJI MIRASOL
I crossed Aji Colorado and Mirasol to come up with this shorter, thin-skinned brown chile.

AJI MONO
When my little monkey dog was ill, I planted this namesake to cheer him up. Beezer, I offer these Thai-like fruits in your memory. Baccatum.

AJI NORTENO
A fat red chile bursting with fruity flavor and fire, from the northern part of Peru. Baccatum.

AJI PANCA
This South American beauty ripens from green to a lustrous bronze. Baccatum.

AJI PEACH

Sweetly fruity taste and fragrant spiciness grace this Peruvian chile. Baccatum.

AJI PERUVIAN
Small red chile with thin skin and ribbed flesh. Pungent and fruity. Baccatum.

AJI PILANGE NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
This Brazilian chile resembles a small red tomato but with a fiery sizzle. Baccatum.

AJI PINEAPPLE
This sweet citrusy yellow South American chile grows on a more compact bush and ripens slightly earlier. Baccatum.

AJI ROJO
Large, long and thick, ripens to red. Baccatum.

AJI RURRENABAQUE
This Bolivian plant towered over the other ajis, filling the air with large habanero-like fruits. Baccatum.

AJI SERRANITO
A seed available only to members of the Chile Institute and now to you. A cross between the Aji Amarillo and Serrano chiles. Baccatum.

AJI UMBA
Red chile from Suirnam that will fill you with liquid excitement. Also called Ojemma or Adjumba. Chinense.

AJI YUQUITANA
Small yellow to red chile with a fat booty. From the Cuneo people of Colombia.

AKABARE (Not currently available)
Small green to red habanero from Nepal. Annuum.

ALCADE
Nice medium heat red chile from New Mexico. Similar to Chimayo. Annuum.

ALEPPO HOT
Twisting thin skinned red chiles great for a spicy powder. Syrian goat horn. Annuum.

ALEPPO MILD
One of my Turkish students brought back fresh Aleppo seeds last year including this classic mild strain commonly made into an fragrant powder. Annuum.

ALPHA
Currently not available.

AMARILLO CHILTEPINE
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Tiny in size but not in heat. A yellow wild bird pepper. Annuum.

AMAZON
A thin-fleshed jumbo habanero from South America. Chinense.

AMMAZZO
Small clustered round shaped peppers make this Italian beauty resemble a fragrant red bouquet. Annuum.

ANAHEIM TMR
These mild chiles are large and can be roasted and peeled for rellenos or green chile sauce. Annuum.

APOCALYPSE
It might feel like the end of the world when you add this Italian super hot to your pasta dishes. Chinense.

APPLE
A tingly red paprika chile from Hungary. Annuum.

ARRANCIONE A MAZZETTI
Red erect chiles from the island of Stromboli. Annuum.

ARGENTINA NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
A milder South American Aji. Large, long tapered, slightly flattened shape. Red when ripe with a fruity flavor. Baccatum.

ARRIBA A SAIA
Luminous white peach habanero. Chinense.

ARRIVIVI GUSANO
A rare chile from Bolivia. The pale white crinkly chiles resemble small caterpillars. Shockingly hot with a citrusy taste. Very addictive. Chinense.

ARRIVIVI ORANGE
A small brilliantly shiny orange chile with a heady aroma and taste. Chinense.

ARROZ CON POLLO
Another sweet habanero type from Cuba. Chinense.

ATA IJOSI
This Nigerian bird pepper is from the Jos area and is added to the Yoruba word for chile: ata. Thin fleshed chiles grow erect. Frutescens.

AURORA
There is always a new chile I grow that makes me step back and say WOW just for the sheer beauty of the plant. This was the winner of the 2000 beauty pageant. Annuum.

AZR
Great long thin twisting red cayenne from India. Annuum.

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BABA DISSALOU
Red bulbous scorcher from Burkina Faso.

BACCIO DI SATANA
Hellish fire will sear your lips with painful pleasure when you kiss this devil.

BAILEY PEQUIN
Also known as piquin or chilepiquin. Small, red and fiery domesticated
chiltepine.

BANGLADORE TORPEDO
A firebomb to the gut, we chileheads say blast away! Fructencs.

BARKER HOT

The hottest of the large green New Mex chiles. These seeds came from Jane Butel who was kind enough to include me in her book: “Real Women Eat Chiles.”

BEAUTIFUL
The name says it all. Piu’ bello. Small, mulitcolored, intricate. Annuum. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

BEAVER DAM
Named for the Wisconsin town where this Hungarian variety put down roots. Crisp mild orange red peppers both produce and ripen early. Annuum

BELIZE SWEET HABANERO
From a chile grower in Punta Gorda, this hardy chile can boast of being a hurricane survivor. Chinense.

BENI HIGHLANDS
A whiff of this aromatic bright yellow chinense from Bolivia will transport you to new heights. Chinense.

BERMUDA HOT
Thick, upward pointing peppers with crunchy flesh and medium heat make this chile a kitchen garden staple. Annuum.

BEREBERE
Popular Ethiopian chile. A crucial ingredient for the famous East African condiment.

BHUT JOLIKIA
Infamous ghost pepper from India. You’ve heard the buzz, let your mouth feel the burn. I have a long waiting list for these plants. Order early to secure a spot. Chinense.

BHUT JOLIKIA, CHOCOLATE
Rich chocolate hues combine with heady lush heat and mind numbing taste. Chinense.

BHUT JOLIKIA, LEMON
This buttery smooth variety provides the citrusy flavor the superhots have been lacking thus far. Chinense.

BHUT JOLIKIA, ORANGE
Warty crinkly orange glowing skin hints at the pure evil that lurks within.

BHUT JOLIKIA, PEACH
Crazy shapes and textures are surpassed only by the crazy heat. Chinense.

BHUT JOLIKIA, WHITE
Ghostly white apparitions will haunt you after you indulge in this spiritual experience. Chinense.

BHUT JOLIKIA, YELLOW
The yellow ghost chile ripened earlier and was far more prolific than the red with the same otherworldly heat. Chinense.

BIBARIYA
Looks like a giant pouty nipple (see Biquinho). Wonderful shape that tapers to a pert point. White chiles ripen to a ruby red. Annuum.

BIDO TICANA
A large green to orange-yellow Bolivian chinense combining powerful heat with delicate flavor. Chinense.

BIG JIM
These extremely large green chiles are for those who like a spicier chile relleno. Annuum.

BIG RED
Judging the IU Homecoming Parade last fall inspired me to include this large red superb chile. A tribute to my alma mater and great for Hoosier and non-Hoosier gardeners alike. Annuum.

BHI JOLIKIA – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
I double gloved while seed-saving these. Even that was not enough! This ghost warrier almost slew me. Limited supply. Chinense.

BIQUINHO
This was one of my favorites from 2007. Adorable small mild red chiles give rise to its other name: pouty nipple. Sucking on this chile will certainly make you pucker up. Chinense.

BIQIUNHO AMARELA
Adorable shape, mild citrusy taste. A ray of sunshine on your tongue. Also known as chicken beak or bird beak. Chinense.

BLACK CUBAN
Ornamental with deep purple leaves and small dark purple fruits that ripen to red. Will grow into a tall bush both in a pot and in the garden. Annuum.

BLACK PEARL
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
A stunner. Very deep purple leaves and clustered fruits. Annuum.

BLANCO
Rare Guatemalan variety. Medium heat chiles stay white for a long time before ripening to red. Annuum.

BLUEBERRY
These fruits may be juicy and sweet but be prepared for their sizzle. Annuum. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

BOLDOG PAPRIKA
A mildly spicy Paprika from Boldog, Hungary. A great pepper for drying and making a pungent Paprika powder.

BOLIVIAN HABANERO NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
The delicate aroma of this orange-red squash shaped chile combines with heat for a wonderful taste sensation. Chinense.

BOLIVIAN RAINBOW
Produces beautiful, tiny, multicolored fruits throughout the growing season. A striking plant. Annuum.

BONDA MAN JACQUES – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
A blistering chinense from Martinique. Chinense.

BOOGEE
Small top shaped glistening red chiles shared with an Indiana farmer by his Brazilian in-laws. Perhaps a slightly larger variant of the tiny Pimenta de Bode from Goias. Chinense.

BOONEY
Not to be confused with the Bonney habanero type, this tall plant from Guam is loaded with small red hot points of light. Frutescens.

BOSNIAN HOT
Large rare thick triangular yellow to red fruits. Annuum.

BRAINSTRAIN NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Another superhot that will blow your mind. You’ve heard of brain freeze from ice cream……this is the other end of the spectrum. Chinense.

BRAZIL RED PUMPKIN
You know I love my squashes. This plant produced luminescent red pumpkin shaped fruits. Baccatum.

BRAZILIAN
These tiny red pimentas are thin skinned and eminently suitable for drying. Frutescens.

BRAZILIAN STARFISH
Tall bush with erect goofy shaped baccatums from South America. Baccatum.

BRAZILIAN STARFISH, YELLOW
Lovely yellow version of the above. Baccatum.

BRIGHT STAR
These medium heat medium length green Korean chiles will light up your garden both day and night. Balg-eun byeol. Annuum.

BROOME
Blocky dark green shiny medium sized chile that ripens to red. From the northern coast of western Australia. Annuum.

BUBBLEGUM
An unusual superhot characterized by the red color bubbling and bleeding into the pepper cap and occasionally into the stem itself. Chinense.

BUDDHA HAND
This unusually shaped chile was named after the benevolent hand gesture of Buddha. Namaste chileheads! Chinense.

BULGARIAN CARROT
Called shipkas in their native Bulgaria, these bright orange chiles are great for pickling. Annuum.

BURMESE
The skyscraper of the chile field. Pequin type from Myanmar called nga yut thee. Annuum.

BURNING BUSH
Immense bush in the field loaded with thin Thai-like fruits. One taste will lead to your own religious epiphany. Annuum.

BVI PUMPKIN – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Next to chiles, squashes are my passion. What a delight to find them combined in this chile from the British Virgin Islands.

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CABACA ROXA
Stunningly beautiful tall scorcher with purple to red small gourd shaped fruits. Chinense. Brazil.

CABAI MERAH
Malaysian cayenne with green to red luminous fruits. Annuum.

CABEZE LAGARTO
Lizard head. What a great name for this blocky shaped chile from Latin America. Annuum.

CACHO DE CABRA
A thin red Chilean pepper with a dimpled top. “Goat´s horn.” Annuum.

CACHUCA
Fleshy red globes bursting with mild aromatic juices. A staple in Cuban dishes. Chinense. Cuba.

CAJAMARCA NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Unusual Peruvian habanero type. Elongated fruits start out white, then turn violet and ripen to red. Chinense.

CALORO
Beautiful orange-red peppers with thick walls are a favorite for pickling. Annuum.

CANDELARIA
These shiny orange chiles resemble Chinese lanterns, hence their name. Annuum.

CANDLELIGHT
Small upward pointing red chiles grow in clusters that will create a glow
all their own. Annuum.

CAPEZZOLI DI SCIMMIA
Monkey nipples. Perky orange globes with spicy scented tips. Chinense.

CARIBE

A thin red chile that dries well. From the Tarahumara people. Annuum.

CARMINE
Elongated golden wrinkly habanero from Peru. Chinense.

CAROLINA REAPER

This is really Seven Pot Primo. I list that also but everyone is looking for this chile under the name Reaper.

CAROLINA REAPER, PEACH

Insanely hot. Pure evil encased in a warty translucent skin with a stinging tail.

CASADOS NATIVE
Medium hot, medium sized chile from Casado Farms in El Guique, NM. Annuum.

CASCABEL
When this chile is dried and shaken, the seeds rattle, earning their name. The fruits turn dark reddish brown and have a smoky, nutty taste. Annuum.

CAYENNE, LONG SLIM
Long, wrinkled skinny peppers are good for drying. Annuum.

CAYENNE, LONG THICK
Commercial variety dried for powder. Very large. Annuum.

CAYENNE, YELLOW
A thick meaty prolific bright golden cayenne brought to me from Vietnam. Annuum.

CAYMAN, RED NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Rich, red, round and shiny. Resembles a miniature rocoto. Chinense.

CAYMAN, YELLOW
Long and yellow-orange when ripe. Small bell pepper shape with habanero taste. Chinense.

CENTENNIAL
Designed by Paul Bosland of New Mexico State University to celebrate its 100th anniversary. This purple ornamental is completely edible. Annuum.

CHACO, YELLOW NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Large, tall upright plant with bright yellow orange fruits. Succulent and fruity. Chacoense.

CHACO
A wild variety collected from the Chaco Forest of Paraguay and Argentina. Also known as AT Hunziker. Tiny peppers on a prolific bush. Chacoense.

CHAPEU DE FRADE
This unusual chile originated in Brazil and is also called the Monk´;s Hat after its silly shape. Baccatum.

CHARAPITA
Yellow bullets of fire will pierce you to the core. Tiny round yellow chiles. Chinense. Peru.

CHARLESTON HOT
Pale yellow orange cayenne making their debut to popular demand.. Annuum.

CHEIRO RECIFE NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Although I’ve heard these are mild, the strain I grew produced heat! The perfume of this chile journeyed through my body every time I took a breath while seed-saving. Delightful!

CHEIRO ROXA
A statuesque plant with small rounded fruits with a pointy bottom. Purple shoulders ripen dusky pink, then fiery red. Chinense. Brazil.

CHERRY
A Georgian Russian variety, shape and color resemble the name. Mild.
Annuum.

CHERRY BOMB, CHOCOLATE
Mild, thick and crispy. Great for stuffing and pickling. These plants are so popular locally, I wonder why I haven’t offered them here before. Annuum.

CHERRY BOMB, ORANGE
Large bright orange crispy crunchy cherry from Hobby Farmer in Michigan. Annuum.

CHERRY BOMB, YELLOW
Crispy crunchy sunshine in your mouth. Annuum.

CHEYENNE
Bright orange chiles that grow compactly. Medium size, medium heat. Annuum.

CHILACA
You’ve seen this on The Great Chile Poster – colored, long and curving. Earthy spicy taste. Annuum.

CHILHUACLE NEGRO
The elusive and rare mother of all mole chiles is here at last. Black velvet. Annuum.

CHILHUACLE AMARILLO
Yellow velvet is here at last. I grew all three chilhuacles in a large pot so I could step right out the door to gather a few of these for all kinds of cooking, and of course, mole’! Annuum.

CHILHUACLE ROJO
Red velvet. Makes a fine mole’. Annuum.

CHILTEPE
Also called Texas Pequin. Although small, these wild chiles pack a powerful punch. Annuum.

CHILTEPINE, GROUND COVER
A rare wild chiltepine variety that sprawls over the earth to form a spicy ground cover. Baccatum

CHILTEPIN, HERMOSILLO
Wild bird pepper from Mexico. Red ovals on a beautiful fuzzy stem. Annum.

CHIMAYO
These ristra chiles have an unusual spiraled and curving shape. My favorite chile based on looks. Annuum.

CHINCHI UCHU
A shiny red Peruvian habanero. Round bulgy sides with a dimpled bottom. Chinense.

CHINDA
Red fleshy curvy chiles that dry well making them a great travel companion. Gives new meaning to the phrase packing heat.

CHINESE
Very large pale green mild to medium chile. Good for company cooking when you don’t want to scare anybody away. Annuum.

CHINESE 5 COLOR
Small conical fruits with a dazzling multicolored array of purple, white, yellow, orange and red hues. This color gradation is not a bad ombre. Annuum.

CHO-SEN
A Korean medium hot pepper that made its way to Japan after Korea’s name was changed to Cho-Sen under the 1905 annexation treaty. Political history revealed through food.

CHUPETINO
A spicy Brazilian pacifier for adults to suck on. Chinense.

CIETE DE CALDO
Rounded apple shaped chile from Ecuador and Guatemala. Called seven broth, seven wines, seven molhos, Whatever name you like, this chile is sure to warm your belly. Pubescens.

CLAVO – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Salmon colored chiles with goofy bulging sides. Don’t club anybody with these cudgels. Chinense. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

COBAN
These tiny triangle-shaped fruits are from the Guatemalan highlands. Beautiful sprawling bush. Annuum.

COBANERO
Most requested last season. This tall Guatemalan bush sparkles with its load of bright red chiles. Baccatum.

COCHITI
This hot chile was grown in the past at the Cochiti Pueblo and was rescued by Native Seeds/SEARCH. It is ready to travel the country to grow in your garden. Annuum.

COMAPENO
A bright hot taste that mellows into a citrusy bite. From the Veracruz mountains in Mexico. Annuum.

CONGO, RED
Superior in heat, taste, color and sheer beauty. Chinense.

CONGO, CHOCOLATE
A chocolate brown habanero type from Trinidad. Chinense.

CONGO, NICARAGUA
Small blisteringly hot chiles. Very prolific green to red fruit on a large bush.

CONQUISTADOR – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
A New Mexican chile that was bred to have absolutely no heat. Great for chile rellenos and green chile sauces for those who like the roasted flavor without the heat. Annuum.

CORONA
You knew the Chile Woman would have a chile pepper from China called Corona. I received these seeds a few years ago, so grow this long twisty chile without fear. This Corona is good for you! Annuum.

COSTA RICAN – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
This tabasco-like chile will dazzle your eyes as well as your tastebuds.
HOT! Frutescens.

COSTENO AMARILLO
Fuzzy stems adorned with medium sized green to burnished gold chiles.

CRIOLLA COCINA
A not so pungent pepper with all the flavor but not the heat. From Nicaragua. Chinense.

CRIOLLA SELLA
A small-ribbed Bolivian chile that ripens to a luminous golden shade. Wonderful taste. Baccatum.

CUMARI
I took this out of the catalog years ago, but this Brazlian beauty has had a resurgence in popularity. Bright yellow round chiles smoulder in your mouth and your belly.

CYKLON
A Polish pepper to salute my father´s homeland. Good for drying. Annuum.

CZECHOSLOVAKIAN BLACK
Dark leaves and purple flowers frame these mild shiny Jalapeno-like chiles which turn an incredible lustrous black, then red. Annuum.

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DAKAR – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Most unusual of the new varieties in 2011. White crinkly lumpy chiles with a marvelous deliciousness. Chinense.

DAMINI
My first bird chile from India. This chile will zap your tongue with lightning. Fructens.

DATIL, RED
I’ve been working on this one for years. Blistering heat, succulent flavor and a lovely pointed bottom.

DATIL, SWEET
The heady fragrance and taste are the same but without any heat. Ripens to a glossy red. Chinense.

DATIL
This unique pepper comes from St. Augustine, Florida and rivals the habanero on the heat scale. Bright orange color when ripe. Chinense.

DE ARBOL DE BAJA CALIFORNIA
The name is long and so are these bright red thin chiles. Annuum.

DE ARBOL, PURPLE
These tree chiles are a shining majestic purple-red. Annuum.

DE ARBOL
Also called the tree chile as this plant can grow up to 3 feet tall with many fruits. The peppers are long and thin. Annuum.

DEDO DE MOCA
A red Brazilian Aji. Don´t use this ladyfinger while baking. Baccatum.

DEMRE
A large cayenne from Turkmenistan. Annuum.

DEVIL’S TONGUE, YELLOW
Of course the devil’s tongue is made of fire. Yours will be too when you sample this scorcher. Chinense.

DIENTE DE PERRO
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
My amiable dogs don’t bite back, but I can’t say the same for this sharp and pointy chile. Annuum.

DONG XUAN
An aji from China. Red ribbed ballons filled with liquid heat. Baccatum.

DOOMSDAY
I’m not sure where this red South African bird pepper got its dire name, but since I’m a chile optimist, I’ll assume a faint hearted chile eater gave it a taste. Frutescens.

DUNDICUTT
This oft requested chile arrives from Pakistan. Round, red and shiny with a perky point on the bottom. Annuum.

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EARBOB
This word always makes me think of Scarlett O’Hara tossing her head to show off her mother’s earbobs. These petite tear drop shaped ajis don’t need to show off, they are beautiful all on their own. Baccatum.

ECCO
Eccola! And here it is: another stunning multicolored ornamental. Annuum. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

ECLIPSE
A burnished brown Anaheim/New Mexican chile. Great for mild mole. Annuum.

ECUADOR
Medium sized, pleasingly plump bright orange yellow beauties from South America. Annuum.

ELSITA
Very thick brown to red chile from St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Beautiful fuzzy stems and leaves. I cooked with this a lot last season. Annuum.

ESCONDIDA
A hot chile that ranges from 2 to 5 inches in length. Annuum.

ESPANOLA
A shiny brilliant red ristra chile of medium heat. Thick flesh is good for roasting and baking chile rellenos. Annuum.

ESPLENDOR
Truly a splendid sight. Gleaming upward pointing multicolored clusters of chiles. Annuum. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

ETHIOPIAN BROWN
A deep rich chocolate aji. Popular for berebere sauce. Baccatum.

EUREKA
Mario has found it! This was my 2009 beauty winner. Thin yet voluptuous chiles. Annuum. Italy. Heat scale: 8. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

EXPLOSIVE EMBER
A smoldering bouquet of deep purple leaves and conical glowing multicolored fruits. A visual feast. Annuum.

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FACING HEAVEN
I have received so many batches of seeds for this chile over the years and they have all had extremely poor germination. Finally, I have been able to produce enough reliable seed stock to be able to offer this oft requested pepper. Also called Chao Tian Jiao. Cone shaped red medium hot peppers grow pointing up. Annuum.

FATALI
A triangular, yellow, very hot chile that hails from Africa. Chinense.

FATALI, CHOCOLATE
More elongated than the other colors; these dark chocolate bites carry all the heat of the other colors. Chinense.

FATALI, RED
If the yellow doesn’t kill you, the red might! Red knobby habanero from Central Africa. Chinense.

FATALI, WHITE
Also known as Mojo. Get your Mojo working with this fruity white heat. Chinense.

FIESTA
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
An ornamental with a flaming rainbow of green-red-yellow chiles. Annuum.

FIJI NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
A glossy miniature cayenne from the South Pacific.

FIL FIL
From the oilfields of Arabia to the chile fields of Indiana, this long cayenne will burn a path to your garden. Annuum.

FINGERHOT
Deep crimson chile, the size and shape of a finger. Another way to zing
someone by giving them the finger. Also called Florida pepper. Annuum.

FIREBIRD
I crown this the 2008 beauty winner. Multicolored and compact. Annuum.

FIRECRACKER
Multicolored pyrotechnic pequin chiles set off a blaze in your belly. Annuum.

FISH EYE
Olho de Peixe. Pea sized and shaped yellow aromatic bullets from the Amazon Basin. A heavenly fragrance and taste. Chinense.

FRESNO
Medium in size and heat, good for a crowd pleasing salsa. Annuum.

FRIARIELLO DI NAPOLI
Chef interest in milder chiles convinced me to reintroduce this sweetly mild Italian frying pepper. Annuum.

FUSHIMI
Long green to red mild Japanese pepper with a dimpled and twisting top. Annuum.

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GAMBIA
Thin fleshed aromatic habanero from Africa. Chinense.

GEKIKARA
A red hot Japanese cayenne. Brilliant crimson when ripe. Annuum.

GEORGIA FLAME
Large mild yellow chile will blaze a trail to your stomach. Annuum.

GHANA, ROUND – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Clusters of green to red gumdrop shaped peppers from Ghana. Annuum.

GITHEO MIRIS
Like a sip of fine scotch, a taste of this Maldivian chinense will spread a glow throughout your body. Chinense.

GOAT WEED
Thick velvety stalks topped by small shiny black to red erect fruits. Annuum.

GODDESS
I crossed the Peter pepper and the Shishito to create a chile honoring the female anatomy. Annuum.

GOLD NUGGET
Variegated purple white leaves frame these medium hot bright orange chiles. A stunning potted plant. Annuum

GOLDEN GREEK
A mild pepperoncini kissed by the Mediterranean sun. A great pickling pepper. Annuum.

GORONG RED
Large elongated habanero type often used to spice up Indonesian sambal. Chinense.

GORONG YELLOW
Long large sunny habanero variety with an electrifying tingle. Chinense.

GRAC DE BODES
A towering chinense from Brazil with an abundance of curvy red chiles. Chinense.

GUADALOUPE
Fruity aroma and heat grace this chinense from the French West Indies. Great gnarly shape. Chinense.

GUAJILLO
A Mexican chile with a lustrous color and licorice taste. Annuum.

GUAMPINHA DE VEADO
I wish these deer horn chiles would fend off other deer from the chile field. These small fruits on a large bush ripen earlier than most ajis. Red fruity flavor from the campanha region of southern Brazil. Baccatum.

GUAPITO
Dark leaves frame petite multicolored clusters of chiles. Small and beautiful like the name. Annuum. Italy. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

GUILLIN
This Chinese pepper looks like a cascabel but packs a much bigger punch. Annuum.

GUINDILLA
Classic Iberian cayenne from the Basque area of Spain. A chef staple. Annuum.

H

HABALOKIA, CHOCOLATE
Large lumpy gnarly chocolate glazed fruits. Perhaps a Bhut Jolikia Chocolate Habanero cross. The fresh chiles were very popular at Farmer’s Market last season. Chinense.

HABANADA
It took me a while to warm up to this orange heatless habanero. I cooked with a lot last year so decided it needed to be in the catalog this year.

HABANERO
These bright orange peppers once scientifically proven to be the hottest in the world. Chinense.

HABANERO, BIG SUN
The sun’s warmth will radiate through your being when you nibble this large golden hottie. Chinense.

HABANERO, CAPPUCINO – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
For those who like a little extra kick in their java. Chocolate habanero from Italy. Chinense.

HABANERO, CARIBBEAN
The Byers family cruise led to the discovery of this incendiary red habanero. Chinense.

HABANERO, CHOCOLATE
A deep rich chocolate brown suffuses this volvanic chinense.

HABANERO, CHOCOLATE LONG
The largest chocolate habanero I have ever grown. Lustrous silky chocolate warmth. Chinense.

HABANERO, LUCIFER
Let the devil tempt you with his yellow white fiery fruits. Chinense.

HABANERO, MUSTARD
Rough pleated skin gives this hab an unusual appearance but with all the customary sizzle. Spicy condiment, anyone? Chinense.

HABANERO, PEACH Suitable For Container Growing
This was the surprise winner in the potted plant sales last year. The
color and shape of the chiles drew crowds both in the greenhouse and at
markets. Chinense.

HABANERO, PERUVIAN WHITE
This chinense produces prolific amounts of tiny yellow bullets of fire. Chinense.

HABANERO, PERUVIAN YELLOW
A tiny shiny yellow orange pumpkin glowing with its own inner fire. Chinense.

HABANERO, PURPLE BLUSH NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
This mighty meaty chile from Peru ripens to a deep purple brown. Chinense.

HABANERO, RICA RED
Sometimes called the Bonney Pepper in the West Indies. Chinense.

HABANERO, VIETNAM
Large red habanero type from a market in Vietnam. Chinense.

HABANERO, WHITE
Smaller fruited, ivory habs with majestic heat. Chinense.

HABANERO, YUCATAN
Smooth skinned, orange ripe color and unbelievable taste and fragrance. Why isn’t perfume made from this stuff? Chinense.

HAHONG KU CHU
A Korean pepper seed sent to me by one of my students who praised the fresh taste. Annuum.

HAIFENG NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Large pale yellow medium heat chile from China. Annuum.

HANG JIAO YELLOW
I got this large Chinese cayenne out of seed storage last year to add sunshine to the multicolored chile ristras. I wonder now why I ever stopped growing it regularly. Annuum.

HANOI
A bottom heavy red mama from the Hanoi market in Vietnam. Annuum.

HAROLD ST. BARTS
The color and heat of sunshine will warm your winter weary bones in this
petite chile from the island of St. Barts. Chinense.

HATCH
The most popular New Mexican chile – this is what is shipped by air to most chileheads. Hotter than other types of Anaheims or New Mexicans. Great for spicy rellenos. Annuum.

HAWAIIAN SWEET HOT
Gleaming green to red peppers with a unique flavor. Annuum.

HDV
This plant towered over the others in the chile field. Fuzzy stems with thin oval red fruits. Frutescens.

HESTER’S CAYENNE
A local hot sauce maker had these red cayennes self seed and sprout up all over her place 2 years in a row. Our first local chile! Annuum.

HINKLEHATZ
You’ll fall in love with this Pennsylvania Dutch heirloom chile. Compact bush with glossy red heart-shaped chiles.

HOA BINH NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Small red scorchers collected in Cambodia. Frutescens.

HOTAZEL NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Glistening bright red habanero suffused with the heat of the South African sun. Chinense.

HOT BABY
Sweetly spicy small round pickling pepper from South Africa. Crisply delicious. Annuum.

HUACHINANGO
A rare Jalapeno variety. Also called Red Snapper, watch out for the bite. Annuum.

HUNGARIAN YELLOW WAX
By popular demand, the classic pungent hot bananas are here for you. Annuum.

HUNGARIAN BUSSERT
This medium hot blocky pepper came from a friend´s Hungarian mother so I call it the Bussert pepper in her honor. She uses it for pickling and canning. Annuum.

I

IBERIAN CAYENNE
A milder long cayenne type. Great for drying. Annuum.

ILLUMINADO
Let there be light! Brilliant multicolored small chiles grow upright. A stunner. Annuum.

INCA BERRY
Glowing cream colored fireballs that ripen to red.

INCA DROP
Red hot chiles will light an interior bonfire of joy as the delicious heat warms your bones.

INDIAN
Unique plant with tall fuzzy stems, soft velvety leaves and small Thai-like fruits.

ISLENO MULATO
These glossy, green Poblanos mature to a rich chocolate brown with a smoky licorice flavor when roasted. Annuum.

ISLETA, LONG
Large mild relleno chile from the Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico. Annuum.

ISLETA
A ristra chile grown at the Isleta Pueblo in New Mexico. Annuum.

J

JALAPENO
One of the most popular chiles here in America. Small and stubby with medium heat. Annuum.

JALAPENO, BROWN
Another color to add to the classic Jalapeño collection. Smoky medium heat. Annuum.

JALAPENO, ORANGE SPICE
The color orange got a bad rap this year. Wipe that bad taste out of your mouth with this orange Jalapeno. Annuum.

JALAPENO, LEMON SPICE
Fruity sunshine with the classic crisp Jalapeno texture. Much hotter than the average Jalapeno. Combine with Orange Spice and Pumpkin Spice for colorful pickled peppers. Annuum.

JALAPENO, PUMPKIN SPICE
While I’m not that fond of Jalapenos, I do love all kinds of pumpkins. This is the hottest of the trio of colored Jalapeño from New Mexico State University.

JAMAICAN HOT, CHOCOLATE
A chocolate that is low calorie and good for you. What a winner! Chinense.

JAMAICAN HOT, ORANGE
Another color in the fiery Jamaican rainbow. Chinense.

JAMAICAN HOT, RED
Also called the mushroom pepper after its unusual shape. Annuum.

JAMAICAN HOT, YELLOW
This Jamaican pepper has rough skin and a different shape than the red, but shares the same citrus taste. Chinense.

JAMAICAN KITCHEN PEPPER
Also called country pepper. Loads of tiny red juicy chiles adorn this tall plant. Annuum.

JATILIABA
Indonesian cayenne. A classic red chile. Annuum.

JAY’S PEACH GHOST SCORPION
An elongated superhot with lumpy, warty skin. The evil exterior hints at the interior fruity molten lava. Sure to be a favorite. Chinense.

JEMEZ
From the Jemez Pueblo in New Mexico. Heart shaped and triangular 3 inch fruits. Annuum.

JIGSAW
Stunning ornamental with green-purple-mostly white foliage and bright purple red fruits. Annuum.

K

KAENG SE
My favorite food is tofu curry with pumpkin. This Thai cayenne is just the right touch to perfect this dish. Annuum.

KASHMIR
Fruits resemble round red Christmas bulbs with a pointy bottom. Very nice.

KERITANG
Beauty. Taste. Heat. An extremely thin cayenne from Indonesia. I love this chile!

KIM CHI
A Korean aji type. My only aji from Korea. Sassy and juicy. Baccatum.

KROATINA
This was the runner up in the 2009 Beauty Trials. Compact bush loaded with white chiles that ripen to red. From Croatia. Annuum.

KU CHU
A curving pointy chile with thin flesh. These chiles give the heat to kimchee. Annuum.

L

LACRIME DI CRISTO
Tears of Christ but surely tears of joy. A heavenly habanero with blessed heat. Chinense.

LAFAYETTE
This mild chile came to me in Indiana all the way from China. It was sent to China from Purdue University in Indiana. It is indeed a small world. Annuum.

LAL MIRCH
A red cayenne from a farmer´s market in India. Annuum.

LANTERN
The winner of the 2002 chile beauty pageant. A Peruvian chinense with purple veined leaves and stems topped with orange lantern shaped chiles. Chinense.

LEMON DROP
This Aji comes to Indiana from Brazil. Golden hues with smaller fruit than the Peruvian variety. Similar to kellu uchu. Baccatum.

LETSCHAUER PAPRIKA
Originally from Slovakia, this Paprika migrated to Hungary to join all the other Paprika. Makes great powder.

LINGUA DI FUOCO NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Better known in Italy as a bean, but this pepper will kiss your tongue with fire. Also called Cornetto. Annuum.

LOMBARDI
A huge twisty turny giant cayenne from Lombardi, Italy. Annuum.

LUMBRE
A rare New Mex type. Order early, supply extremely limited. Annuum.

LYDEN
A wonderful mild New Mex variety from the tiny town of Lyden on the west bank of the Rio Grande. Let’s help keep this rare variety from dying out. Annuum.

M

MACARENA
The strangest shaped purple pepper I have ever seen. The dark warty chiles resemble upside down patty pan squashes and point at the sky. Annuum. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

MACHO
Mexican pequin. Are you man enough to handle this fireball? Annuum.

MAK PHET
Your body will burn with its own inner fire after tasting this Laotian chile.

MALAGUETA
A rare Brazilian variety. Small with a wrinkly skin. Hot! Frutescens.

MALAY MINI
How cute! I loved this as a container plant. Tiny red hot fruits. Annuum.

MANGANJI
The people of Kyoto are very proud of their regional food crops. Manganji is one of the kyo yasai: Japanese food royalty, the traditional Japanese vegetables of Kyoto. I first had these sweet and mild peppers at a vegetarian restaurant that specialized in kyo yasai at Ritsumenkan University. Many thanks to my friend Yoji for taking me there. When you get off the elevator you are greeted by large photos of the farmers who supply the restaurant. As a farmer myself, I warmed to this tribute. Annuum.

MANZANA, RED
Same as below but ripens to a bold red. Pubescens.

MANZANA, YELLOW
This meaty chile turns a yellow orange when ripe and can easily be identified by its black seeds. Also known as peron or canario. Pubescens.

MARBLES NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Small round orange-red marble shaped South American chiles on long thin stems. Great for small-necked vinegar bottles.

MAREKO FANA
I finally managed to save enough seed of this Ethiopian beauty to reintroduce it on the web page. Deeply rich bronzed mahogany with medium heat. Annuum.

MAREKO FANA RED
Thin, pale green corkscrew cayennes from Ethiopia. Surprisingly mild. Annuum.

MARIPOSA NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
This beauty will make you soar on the wings of a chile high. Annuum

MARRONE
Larger satiny chesnut brown chile. Annuum. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

MASUTO
Larger medium heat deep red Japanese chile. Annuum.

MATCHBOX
The small red fruits contained in this matchbox will light you on fire. Annuum.

MAUI PURPLE
A tropical glow is carried over into this florescent multicolored ornamantal from Hawaii.

MAYO CHILTEPINE
Another tiny scorcher collected from the Sonoran thorn forest. Annuum.

MEXIBELL
A bell pepper with just the tiniest tingle.

MIDNIGHT
I grow new ornamentals every year and their variety never ceases to amaze me. Deep purple leaves and purple to red chiles. Nature’s beautiful blanket of warmth. One of Charles Heiser’s favorites. Annuum.

MIGNON
A wild variety of unknown origin. Low bushes become covered with tiny red pea shaped chiles. One of the most prolific wild chiles I have grown. Baccatum.

MIRASOL
“Looking at the sun” These chiles grow toward the sky and make beautiful ristras. Annuum.

MONKEY BUTT
Erin, the Chile Girl, crossed the Shishito with the Monk’s Hat and christened this unbelievably goofy result. Annuum.

MONKEY FACE
Let’s not neglect the upper part of the monkey’s anatomy. No words can describe this silly shape. Annuum.

MONGOLIAN
This plant is low and bushy, the red chiles are small and lumpy, but OH MAMA—-what heat and flavor. My 2005 favorite. Chinense.

MONK’S HAT, YELLOW
A goofy shaped milder golden chile that resembles a monk’s head covering. Seed from Mario Dadomo from a visit in 2007. I finally saved enough isolated seed to offer it here. Grazie Mario!

MR. PURPLE
The 2004 beauty winner has been crowned. The largest purple chile I have ever grown. A luscious purple shade infuses this stunning bell shaped chile. Annuum.

MURUPI NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
This chile originates in Brazil where they are considered to be not very hot. This strain came via Africa and carries the heat of the African countryside with it. Chinense.

MUSER KALOCSA
Tiny pungent paprika from one of Hungary’s premier Paprika regions. Thanks to my friend, Kathy, for bringing this seed from Kalocsa’s Paprika museum.

MUSHROOM, YELLOW
This has been compared to a mushroom, UFO and pattypan squash in shape, but the medium-hot taste is all chile. Annuum.

MUTTON – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Elongated yellow habanero from Belize. Also called goat pepper. Chinense.

N

NAGA JOLIKA
This pepper received much hype after a NPR story that reported it as the hottest in the world. Hype? You be the judge. Annuum.

NAGA DORSET MORRICH
A slightly smaller but earlier ripening superhot. A load of these in the dehydrator cleared the building. Chinense.

NAGA MORRICH
Another of the hottest of the hot. These serpent chiles from Bangladesh bite back. A mere sliver is enough to make a grown chilewoman sweat. Chinense.

NAMBAN, SOUTHERN
This hot cayenne comes from Hokkaido, Japan. Richly red. Annuum.

NAMBE
Medium heat bright red chile from Nambe Pueblo in New Mexico. Annuum.

NAVAJO
Mild to medium green to red chile for roasting and stuffing. Annuum.

NEGRO
This medium sized sweeter Mexican chile is named for its rich dark color. Annuum.

NEPALESE
A dizzying euphoria will suffuse your being as you savor this small cayenne. Annuum.

NEW MEX JOE PARKER
An Anaheim type with wider shoulders. I find this easier to stuff for rellenos. Annuum.

NEW MEX R NAKY NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
A very mild, but good sized New Mexican type. Excellent for roasting and stuffing. Annuum.

NIKKOH
A very thin, twisting Japanese chile. Excellent for drying. Annuum.

O

OYKHO
Large lush bright red Korean variety. Flourished even in our midwestern drought last summer. Annuum

ONZA ROJA
Beautiful fuzzy leaves and stems bear a resemblence to the Serrano. Annuum.

OPERA
This red and purple Italian ornamental will have you singing joyful arias. Annuum. Italy, Heat scale: 8 Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

ORDONO
A Native American ornamental with purple and multicolored fruits. It is completely edible. Annuum.

OROZCO
A visual knockout. Beautiful dark purple leaves and fruit. Annuum.

OT CHI THIEN NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
A fiery small upward pointing chile from Vietnam. Frutescens.

P

PAKISTANI
Very long, lovely curling red cayenne type from Pakistan. Great drying chile. Simla Mirch. Annuum.

PAPUA NEW GUINEA
Small hot chiles from Papua New Guinea. Annuum.

PARADISCOMALAKU GOLD
This pepper came from Hungary and is one of their mildly spicy paprika peppers. Wonderful for drying and grinding into powders. Annuum.

PASILLA APASEO
A larger variety, wonderful for rich, earthy dark mole sauces. Annuum.

PASILLA BAJIO
Very thin-walled and long, these shiny black-green chiles ripen to dark brown. They dry well for use as powders or mole sauces. Annuum.

PASILLA
Little raisin. A shiny, smaller, curved, mildly spicy chile. Part of the “Holy Trinity” of mole chiles, along with Isleno and Poblano. Annuum.

PATAGONIA
This was the top seller in the potted ornamentals last season and they weren’t even in the purple pots! Small cone-shaped multicolored fruits adorn this Hispanic heirloom from Arizona. Annuum.

PEPPERBELLS
A South African cherry variety with a unique sweetly mild tang. Similar to peppers found in salad bars. Annuum

PEPPERONCINI
By popular demand, I offer this mild, pickling pepper. This goofy shape looks great in a canning jar or in vinegar. Annuum.

PEPPERONE
This Italian seed package translated as “peppers for pickling cigarettes.” I decided this really meant they were a type of Pepperoncini. But what a great name! Also known as Sigaretta from Bergamo. Annuum.

PEQUIN
A domesticated version of the chiltepine. Tiny and hot. This is the chile I use for vinegars, oils and vodkas. Annuum.

PERMAVELHA
My other 2007 favorite! The chiles were perfect miniatures of butternut squashes. So cute and precious.

PERUVIAN POINTER
This aji grows upright making it a great container plant. Thickly fleshed red fruits. Baccatum.

PERUVIAN PURPLE
An edible ornamental with purple flowers, deep purple foliage and fruit. Eventually turns red, but new crop will start purple. Annuum.

PERUVIAN
A large sprawling plant which yields long ribbed yellow aji fruits. Delicious. Baccatum.

PETER, ORANGE
We have red and yellow, why not orange? Could be a little bit of sunburn. Annuum.

PETER PEPPER, RED
Named for the male anatomy that it resembles. Always a conversation piece at the dinner table. Annuum.

PETER, YELLOW
The possibilities for bad puns are endless. Need I say more? Annuum.

PICCANTE ROSSO DI CAIENNA
Small to medium sized chile designed for those who like a little spice in their pasta sauces. Annuum.

PICO DE GALLO
“Rooster´s Beak”. This Mexican plant is small and very prolific. A good salsa chile. Annuum.

PICO DE PAJARO
Bird’s beak. Small red hot cayenne from Mexico. Annuum.

PICO DE PALOMA NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
This dove’s beak chile is definitely not a messenger of peace. Small and hot. From Ambergis Caye in Belize.

PIMA BAJO CHILTEPINE
Tiny, scorchingly hot peppers from Sonora, Mexico. An undomesticated version of the Pequin chile. Annuum.

PIMENT BEC D’OISEAU NOIR NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Black-purple African-American chile believed to have originated in Haiti. Annuum.

PIMENT BOUC
A small chinense from Haiti. Also called goat pepper. Chinense.

PIMENT MESA
A bright yellow milder Spanish pepper. The best seller in the potted plant division last season. Annuum.

PIMENT PIMENTA
Sweetly mild red triangular Spanish pepper. Another tapas favorite along with Pimenta Padron and Piquillo. Annuum.

PIMENTA DE CHEIRO
This Brazilian habanero is also known as the scented chile due to its fragrant perfume. Chinense.

PIMENTA DE PADRON
A basic tool for the Spanish chef and the darling of the American cooking industry in 2001. Try it for yourself and see what the buzz is all about. Annuum.

PINCHED NOSE NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
I imagine this chile was named after the shape. It could also be from the gesture one might make after taking a pungent bite. Chinense.

PINCO
I call this the chile of a different color. Sometimes it looks pink, then ghostly white, then a creamy peach. Aroma and flavor ambrosia. Chinense. Italy.

PIQUILLO
Mild to medium heat. Excellent all-purpose cooking chile from Spain. Tapas anyone? Annuum.

PIQUIN, LARGE BLACK
The name sums it up. Prolific black purple fruits on a large bush. Annuum.

PIRI PIRI
Highly popular for Portuguese and African sauces. Also known as pili pili and peri peri.

PO CHEONG
Tall plants produce abundant green to red medium heat, thick fruits. Korean. Excellent for slicing and pickling. Makes great kim chee. Annuum

POBLANO
This heart shaped glossy chile is traditionally used for rellenos and mole sauces. The green stage is called Poblano and the red dried stage is called Ancho. Although considered a mild chile, I have found Poblanos grown in the Midwest are usually hotter than those grown in the Southwest. Annuum.

POINSETTIA
A Christmas chile that can last year round as a houseplant. Red fruits and green foliage make a striking combination. Annuum.

POLLITO
Little chicken: this was a big hit as a potted plant at Farmer’s Market last season. Compact and bushy with gathered small red chiles. Annuum. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

POLOMBO NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Small red bell shape from Uruguay. Baccatum.

PONG
My favorite cayenne for container growing. Superior in color, size, taste,
heat and fruit production. From India. Annuum.

PORTOKOLOVA
A cayenne that starts white and changes into an array of colors for a beautiful cayenne bouquet. Annuum

PORTUGAL
A large classic. I’ve grown this for years and wanted to share it with all cayenne lovers. Annuum.

PRIK KI NU
This tall plant produces a larger red Thai pepper. Also known as rat turd, tse tin tsu and ratwitpepper. Annuum.

PUERTO RICAN JELLY BEAN
Don’t confuse these jelly beans with their wimpy counterparts. Annuum.

PULLA
Nice medium heat chile with the taste of licorice. Ripens to a glossy red-brown. Annuum.

PUNJAB
Slender rich red cayenne collected at a Farmer’s Market in the Punjab region. Annuum.

PURIRA
Wonderful fruity taste and aroma. Purple streaked white fruits ripen to orange red. Annuum.

PURPLE FLASH
The winner in the 2013 chile beauty pageant. Purple black spicy balls nestled in deep purple leaves kisse with touches of white. Very compact. Annuum.

PURPLE PRINCE
Beautiful white flowers with purple edges produce round glossy purple and red fruits that will dazzle you all summer. Annuum.

PURPLE TIGER
A purple-fruited ornamental to add royal color to your garden. Annuum.

PUSA JAWALA
A lovely hot chile for adding just the right flavor to Indian curries. Annuum.

PUSA JAWALA, ORANGE
Brightly colored corkscrew shaped cayennes with wrinkly tops. I love these. Annuum.

PUTA MADRE
A chile from Chile. I chose to translate this one in a positive way: very appealing. Frutescens.

PUTAPARIO
Politeness keeps me from translating this name. A tiny wild red chile that will smack you in the mouth and kick you in the butt. Chacoense.

Q

QUATRO MILPAS
Large, mild, fleshy chiles that ripen to a deep brownish red color. Annuum.

QUINTISHO
Small round yellow-orange-red pea shaped chiles from Bolivia. Baccatum.

R

RAIN FOREST
An aji that grows low to the ground blanketing the earth with small round fruits in beautiful clusters. Baccatum.

RED GLOBE
Starts luminous white then turns red and shiny. I cook a lot with this Bolivian white to red habanero. Chinense.

RED PAPER LANTERN
Huge red habanero glows with an inner light from the stem to the pert pointy bottom. Chinense.

RED PYRAMID
The red pyramid in Egypt is called the shining one. What an apt name for this marvelous chile. Annuum.

RELLENO
When even an Anaheim is too hot, reach for this very mild large chile for roasting and stuffing. Makes a soothing chile relleno. Annuum.

REZHA MACEDONIAN
A long mild chile with extreme corking. White lines encircle the red flesh creating an embrodiery effect. Also known as Vezani Peperki.

RIO GRANDE
A medium hot chile, somewhat like a Jalapeno, except the color begins yellow and gradually changes to orange and then bright red. Annuum.

ROCKET
Blast off to new heights of flavor and heat with this thin skinned red Korean chiles. Great for drying and making ristras. Annuum.

ROCOTILLO
This tiny pepper is sometimes called a squash pepper because it looks like a pattypan squash. From Puerto Rico. Chinense.

ROCOTO
Unusual fuzzy stemmed plant with beautiful purple flowers and fuzzy leaves produces a thick rounded red fruit with black seeds. Pubescens.

ROYAL GOLD NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
This Peruvian chinense is a kingly addition to your pepper garden. Chinense.

S

SAN JOSE’
A rare New Mexican landrace. The chiles are deep red with purple tinges: a truly beautiful color. Mild to medium heat. Annuum.

SANDIA
A popular mild to medium chile. Long, and a deep crimson color when mature. Annuum.

SANTAKA
A small Japanese chile. Good for stringing and drying. Chiles grow in upright clusters. Annuum.

SAN FELIPE
Medium heat chile from the San Felipe Pueblo in New Mexico. My original chile seed collection was mainly Native seeds, many obtained from Native Seeds/SEARCH. They do an excellent job of preserving First Nations biodiversity. San Felipe was originally called Katishtya in the Keres language which is being preserved by the Language Conservancy located here in Bloomington. Preserving Native languages and biodiversity is a double win.

SANTA ANA
Part of the Tamaya food line from the Santa Ana Pueblo in New Mexico.

SANTO DOMINGO
From the Santo Domingo Pueblo in New Mexico. These hot peppers turn a brilliant red and are traditionally made into ristras. Annuum.

SARGA
Did I say I already had a 2007 favorite? These bright orange chiles stood out in both the greenhouse and the field and their crunchy sweet hot bite was a standout in taste. Annuum.

SCORPION TONGUE
A super hot red chinense whose sting will fill you with bright hot pleasure. Chinense.

SCORPION TONGUE, CHOCOLATE
A silky superhot that will melt your bones from the inside out. Extremely limited supply.  Chinense.

SCORPION TONGUE, YELLOW
The yellow tail on this superhot will sizzle, scorch, tingle and ignite all your senses into a blaze of glory. Extremely limited supply. Chinense.

SCOTCH BONNET, CHOCOLATE
These chiles come from Jamaica and are the primary ingredients of jerk sauces. A hot, fruity and smoky flavor. Chinense.

SCOTCH BONNET, EARLY RED
This chinense shares the same characteristics as the chocolate and yellow, but ripens to a glowing red. Chinense.

SCOTCH BONNET, GRENADA
Don’t worry: eat chile! Chinense.

SCOTCH BONNET, RED
A later, but larger red variety from the West Indies.

SCOTCH BONNET, YELLOW
Wow! This is one of my favorites. Blisteringly hot but with a wonderful subtle fruity taste. Limited supply this season. Chinense.

SEBES NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
A large medium heat yellow beauty from Czechoslovakia. Annuum.

SERBIAN
Similar goofy shape as Chapeu de Frade but these are hotter and ripen to an orange red. Baccatum.

SERRANO
A favorite chile. Consistently hot. These small chiles are excellent for drying, resisting mildew even in Southern Indiana´s climate. Annuum.

SEVEN POT
So called because one chile is spicy enough to heat up 7 pots of food. Also called Seven Pod. Chinense.

SEVEN POT, BARRACKAPORE NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
There are many unstable strains of superhot varieties around now, but I have been growing this red scorcher for a while. Chinense.

SEVEN POT, CHOCOLATE
Bumpy, warty, lumpy skin warns of the molten chocolate lava hidden inside. Chinense.

SEVEN POT, JONAH NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Another electrifying red tingler from Trinidad. Chinense.

SEVEN POT, MUSTARD
A bronzed glory. Statuesque in color, shape, heat and flavor. Chinense.

SEVEN POT, ORANGE
Another superhot color to blind your senses with blistering heat. Chinense.

SEVEN POT PRIMO
There continues to be much talk about what is the hottest pepper in the world. I offer this chile to you as the top of the heat scale chart. Chinense.

SEVEN POT, WHITE
This chile coats your tongue, throat and mouth with a white volcanic eruption of tingly taste.

SEVEN POT, YELLOW
Golden molten sunshine. Chinense.

SHABU SHABU
A red chile from the Chinese Burma border. Make your own Asian hot pot with this chile.

SHA EMA
Cayenne from Bhutan. Annuum.

SHATA BALADY
Maybe the Egyptian pharaohs included this cayenne in their afterlife plans. Annuum.

SHISHITO
This green chile is also called the hip or buttock pepper because of its unusual end shape. Grow next to the Peter pepper and see what happens. Most popular in 2013. Annuum.

SIBIRISCHER PAPRIKA
The hottest paprika I have ever grown. Mind numbing and tongue tingling small red clustered fruits. Annuum.

SIKKAM
A red habanero collected in India. This heat will make the mountains tremble. Chinense.

SILING LABUYO
Small shiny red fruits from the Philippines. Can be mistaken for candy only by looks, but not by taste! Frutescens.

SILVY
Compact bushy plant spilling over with small red fiery bites. Annuum. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

SILKWORM
An aji serranito gusano cross I’ve been working on for several years. There is some variability but most are kinky, white and oh so flavorful. These are the most popular of my fresh chiles. Check out the photo on my contest page.

SIMOJOVAL
Tapered petite red ovals characterize this prolific wild bird bush from Chiapas, Mexico. Annuum.

SINAHUISA
From a small communal farm in Sonora, Mexico. Similar to a Serrano, but much meatier. Annuum.

SINFONIA
Truly a symphony of color. Thin erect riotous multicolored fruits grow in clusters. Annuum. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

SONORAN CHILTEPINE
A wild bird pepper from Sonora, Mexico. Small red chiles resemble peas only in size and shape, but certainly not in heat. Annuum.

SORE THROAT
Also known as Little Nubian. Dark purple black to red lozenges coat your
insides with healing warmth. Annuum.

SOUTH TEXAS PEQUIN
As development deepens in Texas, wild pequins are losing their habitat. We are reviving them here in the heart of Hoosierdom. Annuum.

SPACE CHILE
Yes, from the same batch sent to be grown on the International Space Station. NASA sent the seeds in 2020 to grow and compare with those grown on the ISS. Mine were mild, theirs were spicy. Try growing these and see what you get. Annuum.

ST. HELENA
An oversized pequin from St. Helena Island. Red ruby jewels of fire. Annuum.

ST. LUCIA
World renown heralds this red habanero from the West Indies. A staple in Caribbean cooking. This chile goes by many appellations: Madame Jeanette,Surinam Red, Bonda Man Jacques and seasoning pepper. No matter what you call it, it is delicious. Chinense.

SUNRISE
An Anaheim/New Mex variety that ripens to yellow. Adds great color to rellenos and ristras. Annuum.

SUNSET
This Anaheim/New Mex ripens to orange. Anuuum.

SUGAR RUSH PEACH
A sweeter peach aji from Welsh chile grower Chris Fowler. These graced many a ChileWoman sandwich this year. Yummy. Baccatum.

SURINAM, YELLOW
Also called Madame Jeanette. Dimpled side and pointed tips give this salmon yellow chinense a unique shape. Chinense.

SWEET PICKLE
Thick walled flesh adds a delicate crunch to this mild white chile.

SZECHUAN
Thin red chiles from the Szechaun province of southwestern China. Also called heavenly chile or tears from heaven. Annuum.

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TABASCO
Yes, this is the pepper that is the main ingredient in Tabasco sauce. HOT! Frutescens.

TAKANOTSUME
The most popular Japanese chile. Called hawk claw after the curved talon shape. Annuum.

TAM JALAPENO
An extremely mild Jalapeno designed for those who like just the tiniest amount of tingle on their palate. Annuum.

TANGERINE BELL – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Bell refers to the shape, not to the pepper type of this golden yellow Costa Rican habanero. Chinense.

TARAHUMARA CHILTEPINE
A tiny hot wild bird pepper collected in the Sierra Madres. Annuum.

TARAHUMARA COLORADO
Mild glossy mini Poblano type. Annuum.

TAVICHE
Chef Michael Beary is dedicated to spreading rare Oaxacan chiles across the US. I understand his passion and thank him for the Taviche seeds that I have passed on to other US growers. Annuum.

TEPIN, PURPLE
Also known as purple bird. Small purple colored pea-shaped wild peppers. HOT! Annuum.

TENNESSEE TEAR DROPS
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
I’ve grown this as a container chile for years and Gary Paul Nabhan inspired me to include it here so this compact multicolored variety will become more widespread. Annuum.

TEQUILA SUNRISE
Celebrate the dawn with these bright orange chiles. A tasty addition to any breakfast.

TEXAS BLACK
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Texas always seems to represent well in beauty pageants. This beauty is definitely a top 10 in ornamentals. Annuum.

TEXAS WILD PEQUIN
Highly requested. Small red pea shaped peppers with plenty of snap. Annuum.

THAI, BURAPA
A red longer thin chile that dries easily. Very prolific. Annuum.

THAI, LONG
You asked for more longer Thai varieties and here they are. Annuum.

THAI, YELLOW
Extremely thin, knobby chiles great for yellow curry and ristras. Annuum.

THAI
These tiny pointed chiles give the heat to those delicious Thai curries. Compact bush type is good for container growing. Annuum.

THAI MOUND
These are my favorite Thai variety for container growing. Small red powerful fruits. Makes an excellent houseplant. Annuum.

TIMPLIN (Not currently available)
Tall bush adorned with red bird peppers. Annuum.

TLACOLOLERO
My personal favorite of the 2002 trials. An outstanding combination of beauty and flavor. Black, glossy and mild. Annuum.

TOBAGO SEASONING
A mild cooking staple from the West Indies. My number one customer request.

TOGO – NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
An incendiary red blaze runner from western Africa. Chinense.

TOHONO D’OODHAM CHILTEPINE
This wild tiny bird pepper was harvested by Native Americans from a sacred mountain area in Arizona. Very prolific. Annuum.

TONDE PICCOLO
Petite red cherry pepper from Calabria. Sweet spicy Italian kiss. Annuum.

TONDE GRANDE
Another one I’ve grown for years. Calabrian chiles are a chef favorite. Large aromatic mild red Cherry pepper.

TRAVIATA
NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
When I first saw this plant in Mario Dadomo’s chile field in Parma, Italy, I thought it was the most beautiful chile plant I had ever seen. Mario will live on in his beautiful chile creations. Annuum.

TRIFETTI
Not only does this striking ornamental bear glossy purple-red fruits, but it also features variegated foliage. This has replaced our front flower beds. Annuum.

TRINIDAD DOUGLAH
Not sure if this brown beauty is a mix of African-Indian-Trinidad chiles, but the electric flavor unifies all. Chinense.

TRINIDAD PERFUME
A mild aromatic frut great for adding just the right amount of pepper flavor.

TRINIDAD SCORPION
Watch out for the sly sting of this chile. Your lips will tingle, your mouth will burn, your toes will curl. Chinense.

TRINIDAD SCORPION MORUGA
An even hotter variant of the superhot Trinidad Scorpion. Gnarly bumpy chiles look as evil as they taste. Chinense.

TRINIDAD SCORPION MORUGA, CARAMEL
While many superhots are unstable, these caramelly colored sweet hot beauties have grown consistently in their size, heat and flavor. Don’t get these caramels stuck in your teeth or you will really be feeling the burn. Chinense.

TRINIDAD SCORPION MORUGA, YELLOW
Lumpy and bumpy texture with three dimensional heat that will shatter your senses. Chinense.

TRINIDAD SCORPION, YELLOW
A superhot with fiery golden venom. Chinense.

TSILE’
From the San Juan Pueblo in New Mexico. These peppers are mild. Annuum.

TSU MUT NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Small yet fleshy bright red erect peppers from China.

TURKISH CAPS
A rival for best shape! Small, red fruits with a bulging middle and pointy tip.

TURKISH CHERRY
A mildly spicy cherry variety from Turkey via the USDA international seed bank. Urfa. Annuum.

TUTSE VERDE (Not currently available)
Glossy dark green chile from the Zapotec people of Oaxaca, Mexico. Green strawberry.

TUPUMA
A rare wild bird pepper from Turkey. Small, mighty and highly prolific.

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UGANDA
Bright red small cayennes from Africa. Annuum.

ULUPICA (Not currently available)
This rare pepper hails from Bolivia and Peru. Tiny yet mighty.

UNNAN
Red Asian Cayenne. Great in stirfrys. Annuum.

URFA BIEBER
These mild Turkish chiles have been a chef staple for the past two decades. Order early: these go fast! Annuum.

UVILLA GRANDE NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
A small but mighty chinense from El Salvador.

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VALLERO
Bronzed red color which makes a beautiful mole or chile colorado sauce. My favorite chile for sauces. Annuum.

VENEZUELAN SWEET HABANERO
The wonderful fruity aroma of a habanero combined with the sweet taste of a bell pepper. A truly heavenly chile. Chinense.

VENUS OF WILLENDORF
Rising up from the frozen chile fields of the Midwest, this Cayman beauty makes a triumphant return. Heavy hipped, abundant and lush. Limited supply.

VIETNAMESE BLACK DRAGON
Dragons breathe fire but you will be spouting flames after tasting this shiny chile. Fructens.

VIETMANESE TEAR JERKER
Gigantic bush with prolific fruits whose heat will make you cry tears of joy. Frutescens.

VIETNAMESE, ORANGE NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Tall and loaded with small bell pepper shaped yellow orange blazing fruits that will light up your insides. Annuum.

VOLCANI CENTER
A large elongated mild bell shaped pepper from Israel. Annuum.

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WATERMELON NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
I received this unidentified chile in a seed swap. The leaves are etched with green and white. The fruit is oval with white, light green and dark green stripes. What else could I possibly call it?

WHITE FIRE NOT AVAILABLE THIS SEASON
Surprisingly, these small white to red bell-shaped fruits aren’t very hot but make a crunchy addition to any mildly spicy dish. Annuum.

WILD BRAZIL
Juicy pea-shaped chiles blanket this South American plant with fiery warmth. Baccatum.

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XIGOLE
I’ve been wanting to offer this for a long time. Red upright chiles are great for ristras. From Oaxaca, Mexico. Annuum.

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YATSAFUSA
One of the most popular chiles in Japan. These chiles are quite small and hot. Annuum.

YEBO
A larger deep dark purple conical chile perfect for container growing. Annuum. Africa. Variety bred by Mario Dadomo (Azienda Agraria Sperimentale Stuard, Parma, Italy).

YUOK
A thick red cayenne from Thailand. Don’t let the name fool you; it is delicious. Annuum.

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ZAMBIAN
This tall plant looks like an overloaded tie rack. Flat tapered red chiles dry well. Annuum.

ZANZIBAR
Currently not available.

ZIA PUBELO
A Native American variety. Medium heat chiles of a burnished deep red shade. Annuum.

ZIMBABWE BIRD
A long season pepper with tiny triangular pods. Very prolific. Frutescens.