SEEDS & PLANTS

The Japones Pepper is a thin, long, crinkled variety designed to spice and fire up your dish! With its uncaged heat, the spiciness of the Japones is the dominant experience you will have when consuming this pepper! These grow on short, 2 ft. tall plants and have great production of spicy 2" pepper pods. They look very similar to Santaka Hot Peppers, except a little skinnier and with slightly less heat. You'll see these pods ripen from green to a shiny bright red when they're ready to be picked. Japones peppers are popular with Asian, Latin, and Caribbean cuisines known to bring a certain amount of spiciness to each dish. You can add the dried Japones chiles as a whole in the dish or crush them as chili flakes or powder to spice up your meal. Try growing the Japones pepper plant in your garden today! Bring the heat to your garden with our Medium Hot Pepper Seeds! We also carry hotter varieties in our expansive Pepper Seed Collection!

The Bonda Ma Jacques Pepper is a very rare Habanero variety that has bright pepper colors and an amazing heat comparable - if not hotter - than the original strain. This is easily one of the best-tasting chiles you will ever have - that is if you can get past the heat! Bonda Ma Jacques compact pepper plants grow up to a measly 2 ft. tall and produce high yields of these gorgeous pods. Changing color from green to a bright yellow as they ripen, this pod has a bumpy texture and shiny skin that makes them look incredibly appetizing. Watch these 2" beauties form into tiny pendants that taper off to a point. This rare and exotic pepper is hotter than your average Habanero, but not as hot as its cousin the Fatalii. Once you get past the heat of 300,000 SHUs, you'll enjoy a nice tangy, citrusy flavor with a strong, fruity scent. *Non-Isolated - Disclaimer: While some of our varieties marked non-isolated were isolated when grown, they are an unstable pepper seed variety that may produce plants with genetic variations, making them less predictable and consistent in terms of traits such as flavor, size, and heat level. While this can lead to unique and exciting variations, it's important to note that these seeds may not reliably reproduce the same characteristics from one generation to the next. Planting non-isolated/unstable pepper seeds can be an adventurous gardening experience, but be prepared for some degree of variability in the resulting pepper plants. We will not be able to offer replacements for variation in traits.  Get more Hot Pepper Seeds and Hot Pepper Plants from Pepper Joe's! We have plenty of other varieties in our ever-expanding Pepper Seed Collection.

You will not be disappointed growing the Marconi Giant pepper because it’s an incredible versatile pepper that was awarded the All-American Selections recognition in 2001 for its adaptability, earliness, yield, and impressive flavors! To give you a short summary, the Marconi pepper is a sure winner in the garden and the kitchen. This compact pepper plant grows up to 2-1/2 ft. tall and is resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) and Potato Y virus. This means the plants will be able to live longer for an improved yield. In fact, these plants will keep producing peppers until frost if you continue to keep harvesting them. As an improved Italian variety, it’s one of the biggest Italian-type sweet peppers (as it hints in the name) and grows to 8 inches long. The Marconi pepper has a long body with a slight lobed end, ripening from green to a bold red. One cannot forget about the flavors! It tastes sweet with a hint of smokiness and the Giant Marconi pepper is great in all kinds of cooked dishes. We recommend grilling or roasting them because their flavors will enhance. Try eating them raw, grilled, roasted, fried, or in salads and salsas. Grow more sweet-tasting peppers with our Sweet Pepper Seeds and Sweet Pepper Plants today!

The Hot Sunset Pepper is a hybrid of the Hungarian Hot Wax and Banana Pepper that received the regional All-American Selection award in 2015 in the Southeast, Heartland, and Great Lake regions for its beautiful and advantageous features. These pepper plants will grow up to 3 ft. tall and produce an abundance of these 7" long peppers! The plants are disease-resistant and mature earlier than other related types. These peppers are great to grow in the summer as they'll keep producing peppers all season long! The Hot Sunset F1 pepper lives up to its name as it will mature to a rainbow of colors, starting from pale green to buttery yellow, to orange, and then to sunset red. When harvested, you'll enjoy the sweet flavor with mild heat and a crunchy texture. Try stuffing, frying, and grilling these peppers, or adding them to sandwiches, salads, appetizers, and more. We also recommend adding to your homemade pizzas for a yummy twist! Please Note: This new variety is still unstable. Your grow results could vary in terms of shape, size, and color. Add more of our Sweet Pepper Seeds and Mild Pepper Seeds to your garden shopping list today!

If you’re seeking a sweet pepper with some packed heat, you must try the Cajun Belle Pepper! As it hints in the name, it has the sweetness of bell peppers, but with a heat that provides a jalapeno-like punch. The Cajun Belle pepper is a bold, sweet mini-bell with some heat, and grows 2-3" long with multiple lobes. The pepper plant is a beauty in the garden as it provides gorgeous colors. It ripens from green, and orange, to a rich red hue color, and can be harvested at any stage. While you can harvest whenever you’d like, we recommend topping it when it’s in its fully ripened red stage because it’ll have more flavors and heat! You’ll be satisfied growing this pepper plant because it’s prolific, heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, heavy-bearing, and low-maintenance. The flavors of the Cajun Belle pepper are truly unique and create an interesting eating experience. The pepper is much like a typical sweet, fresh pepper, and the heat is layered atop this sweetness. So basically, part delicious bell pepper, part jalapeno. You can use this pepper for many culinary uses just like how you would use a bell pepper! You can make salsa and stuffed peppers, add on salads and sandwiches, or grill and roast them. It’s also delicious to use with BBQ, as a tasty side dish, and to complement red meat. Start growing these seeds and relish in the deliciousness of the Cajun Belle Pepper fast! Keep growing additional sweetness with our Mild Pepper Seeds and Mild Pepper Plants! Waiting to harvest your jalapenos? Tide yourself over with our deliciously mild Jalapeno Snacks & Spices!

Looking for a delicious White Zinfandel? Unfortunately, we do not have the wine, but we have tasty, flavorful White Zinfandel peppers! The White Zinfandel F1 pepper is a hybrid pepper in its first generation and is one of the very few white, sweet bell peppers that you’ll get your hands on! The White Zinfandel pepper plant is disease resistant and vigorous like most bell peppers and will produce good yields of these sensational 3" peppers! The heavy, 4-lobed peppers ripen from green to a creamy white color with potential blushes of pink. The peppers bring an attractive pop of color to your garden and will be the talk of the show! This sweet pepper is for the gourmet chef and is great for cooking, roasting, frying, stuffing, eating raw, and many more culinary uses. Besides the White Zinfandel, there are other peppers with wine names, too, like the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay! Grow more delicious, sweet-tasting peppers with our Sweet Pepper Seeds and Sweet Pepper Plants today!

Looking for a refreshing, tasty Pinot Noir? Well, we don’t have the wine bottle but we do have Pinot Noir bell peppers that are flavorful and such a great conversation starter to have with your friends and family! While the compact pepper plant grows up to 2 ft. tall, this will definitely stand out in your garden with its wide variety of colors displayed simultaneously. The block large peppers will ripen to light green when you, before blushing to shades of citrus, berry, purple, and cherry red. The highly adaptable plant performs well in both hot and cold conditions and will produce heavy yields of firm, thick-walled peppers that are crispy and crunchy when you take a bite of the pod. It is very sweet, sweeter than the regular bell pepper, with a welcoming aftertaste. Because the Pinot Noir is sweeter, we think its sweetness is similar to the Gypsy F1 pepper, but we will let you put it to the test! The pepper is excellent for eating fresh or adding color to salads, for stuffing, and to serve as grilled, roasted, and stir-fried. Try out other beautiful Bell Pepper Varieties and be sure to browse through more of our Sweet Pepper Seeds!

Want a pepper that delivers sweet flavors that taste like Chardonnay wine? Similarly to the Pinot Noir and White Zindandel, we're not sure if the Chardonnay Pepper really tastes like the wine, but we do know it is deliciously sweet! The Chardonnay pepper plant reaches up to 3 ft. tall with plenty of pods that grow to 4" long and are thick-walled, crunchy, sweet, large golden bell peppers. The pepper ripens from green to orange but can be harvested at either stage. We recommend you harvest the Chardonnay when it turns to a golden color because its flavors are unforgettable! The plant is productive, disease-resistant, matures early and is easy to grow in your garden or backyard. It’s resistant to Tobacco Mosaic and Bacterial Leaf Spot which means you’ll have a healthy and big plant! The Chardonnay pepper is great for salads or as stuffed peppers and can be eaten fresh, cooked, roasted, and pickled. Get your hands on the Chardonnay Pepper Seeds today! Want to grow more delicious, sweet-tasting peppers? Expand your growing list by looking into our list of Sweet Pepper Seeds! We also grow Sweet Pepper Plants for those who want a head start in growing peppers.

If you’re looking for a hotter banana pepper, look no further than the Inferno F1 pepper! Also known as the Inferno banana pepper, this is a hybrid of the Hungarian Hot Wax pepper that grows easily and has many uses in the kitchen. The Inferno F1 is a very productive hybrid pepper plant with high yields. Easy to grow, the Inferno pepper plant will produce approximately 8" long pods, which will be one of the bigger peppers you’ll grow. The smooth-skinned pods look identical to longer slender hot peppers like the Red Long Cayenne Peppers, or are even shaped like bananas. The large Inferno pepper will ripen from pale-lime/green, yellow, to then turning red. You can harvest the Inferno hot pepper at any stage depending on the level of spiciness you want, but we recommend harvesting them when they turn yellow or red because they have more unforgettable flavors! The Inferno chili is great for roasting, pickling, and frying, and to use as a topping like pizzas and burgers. Be sure to pick up these one-of-a-kind pepper seeds! Seeking more exotic, uniquely-shaped peppers? Check out our stunning Rare & Exotic Pepper Seeds for many interesting varieties!

Introducing the Stromboli Pepper, a visually striking and compact plant that adds fiery flavor to your garden. This pepper plant features a multitude of 'Tabasco' type dark green peppers that transform into a brilliant orange peppers once mature. They grow in upward-facing bunches. Originating from Italy, the name 'Stromboli' draws inspiration from the volcano, and for good reason. The bunches of orange fruits resemble the small explosions of lava. Its compact size makes it suitable for container or field production. This versatile pepper matures around a 90-day period after transplanting and grows to about 1.5 to 2 feet tall. Beyond its fiery beauty, it is a culinary powerhouse. Ideal for making hot sauce and enhancing various dishes with its flavorful heat, the Stromboli Pepper is a versatile addition to your kitchen. Stick with a moderate heat with our Medium Hot Pepper Seeds and Medium Hot Pepper Plants!

Also known as the Chablis Hybrid pepper, the Chablis is a very vigorous bell pepper variety as it stands up to tobacco mosaic virus and bacterial leaf spot effortlessly, which will help you have a healthy and bigger plant! Just make sure to support it as the plants are heavy. This is a fantastic hybrid pepper plant that is robust and disease resistant. They will grow to 4" long with glossy skins and the typical bell pepper shape. Chablis peppers have a unique coloring pattern as they mature from green, gleaming ivory, and golden orange, to the brightest red-scarlet color. They turn green but will turn white quickly, so they are ready to be harvested at any stage after that. You can pick some ivory-colored peppers, let others mature to gold and orange, and keep a few pure red for extra flavors! We recommend you try this if you can keep your hands off them for that long! If you have a variety of different colored Chablis peppers, this will be excellent for aesthetic plating. Thick flesh and amazingly sweet, these are bountiful peppers that are great for a variety of cooking! Along with that, it is like heaven when slicing the peppers because of how smooth it is to cut them. These are great for cooking, roasting, picking, and stuffing, and with salsas, salads, and sandwiches. Add more Sweet Pepper Seeds to your growing list! Don't want seeds? Try growing our Live Pepper Plants instead!

An eye-candy ornamental pepper plant that has tasty edible peppers, and it’s a 2015 AAS winner? That’s pretty sweet. While most ornamentals are edible and some mildly flavorful, the Pretty n Sweet pepper has taken things to a whole new level! We’ve heard that the AAS judges were so impressed with this pepper that they proposed calling this plant an “ornamendible.” You just have to decide if you want to admire it or eat it! Pretty 'n' Sweet peppers grow on compact, bushy 18" tall plants that look gorgeous in gardens, patios, balconies, and greenhouses. This is a prolific plant with early-maturing sweet peppers and continuous harvests. These pods are small, plump, multi-colored fruits that look very tempting to eat. Ripening from green, yellow, orange, red, to finally purple, you can harvest these peppers at any stage. These are quite amazing plants for home gardeners as the plants will stand up well to heat and humidity, are easy to grow, and are resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Although the Pretty n Sweet pepper is quite flavorful, it is the thick walls that make the pepper taste great. You can enjoy making this for a variety of culinary uses! Pick up your packet of seeds today! Try growing other Sweet Pepper Seeds in your garden! We also offer Sweet Pepper Plants for those who want a head start in growing peppers.

The Red Naga Brain is a monster, and it will for sure be painful eating it. Red Naga Brain is a cross that happened by accident between a Red Naga and a 7 Pot Brain Strain. They look like a bulky shorter Nagas or Ghost. They have very bumpy skin but will produce an occasional smoother pod. The flavor is fruity, floral, and the heat is crazy! The Red Naga Brain is very productive and grows about 4 feet tall.

Don’t be fooled by this imposter! Despite a nearly identical appearance, this is not your trusty, old friend the Habanero. Actually, now that we’re thinking about it - this Sweet Imposter Pepper may actually treat you a little better than the original! Sweet Imposter pepper plants grow around 3 ft. tall producing high yields of these muted orange pods that look exactly like a big Habanero pepper! They have a glossy, wrinkly exterior and ripen from green to a muted orange at maturity. Once you take a bite, there is no mistaking it. The Sweet Imposter Pepper has essentially no heat – just tons of juicy, citrusy flavor. You'll be wondering if you got the right pepper for a second! But then, you'll come back to your sense and enjoy the great flavors the Sweet Imposter has to offer. You’ll enjoy these peppers in soups, salsas, and sauces, or just as a fresh snack. Keep growing fruity sweetness in your garden with our Sweet Pepper Seeds and Sweet Pepper Plants! Still want Habanero flavors? Try out our Habanero Snacks & Spices today!

The Wicked Ghost F1 is a spicy hybrid of the infamous Ghost pepper, so you know it packs some serious heat! Originating from the U.S., this pepper is estimated to reach over 800,000 SHUs and contains a fiery chili flavor that's almost unbearable for our seasoned chili pepper lovers! This extremely hot pepper plant grows to around 2 ft. tall and produces high yields of 3" long pods - more than other Ghost pepper varieties! These pods are shaped like miniature lanterns and may look wrinkly like Habaneros, but they have smooth and shiny skins to them. Wicked Ghost peppers mature to a deep red color with pointed ends like their parent strain. Use Wicked Ghost peppers to make a great homemade chili powder, or to add to your soup, salsa, and other delicious meals. Be sure to use proper protection when handling these super hot peppers! Check out our Ghost Pepper Seeds and Ghost Pepper Plants to add to your garden! Or try some of our other Super Hot Pepper Seeds!

The NuMex Suave Orange pepper is another low-heat Habanero variety emerging from the Chili Pepper Institute at New Mexico State University. While having milder heat, the Suave Orange pepper retains the same fruity flavors and aromas as other Habanero peppers. Expect these pepper plants to reach 4 ft. tall, with some plants reaching higher when planted directly into the ground. These plants are strong and hold up against its prolific yields of 2.5” long, lantern-shaped peppers. Pods grow upright and appear more wrinkled than other strains. Watch these Suave Orange peppers ripen from a green to a sparkling yellow-orange. You’ll get the same signature Habanero flavor with each pepper – fruity, citrusy, tropical – but with very little heat involved. This enticing combination makes for a very versatile pepper that can be added to many fresh foods or used in cooking. You won’t forget the entrancing aroma of these Suave Orange peppers. Browse through more of our Habanero Pepper Seed varieties or check out more of our other Pepper Seed Collections today!

Big Bomb Hot Peppers (not to be confused with Cherry Bomb Peppers) are a newer medium-hot hybrid that has a nice flavor and heat that work when eaten fresh, stuffed, or pickled. Pepper plants grow about 2 ft. tall with a spread of 20" so they can thrive in containers or in the garden. Big Bomb Plants are known to be very sturdy and tolerant to many growing conditions. Pods will grow around 2" long and have a small, round shape to them. Watch as their colors change from a bright green to a bright red. Expect high yields with these pepper plants! Big Bomb peppers are thick-walled with a nice mild heat and sweet flavor. They are best used to add some spice to fresh foods like salads, roasted, or grilled. You can also ferment these pickles or use their thick walls to dry them and make nice pepper powder or pepper flakes. (These seeds have been treated with a targeted one-time application of pesticides to protect the plants from damaging pests and diseases in the early growth process). See our full selection of Pepper Seeds that include our fantastic Medium Hot Pepper Seeds and Rare & Exotic Seeds!

Sweet Sunset Peppers are a great crunchy variety that grows easily in your backyard. Winning the 2015 All-American Selection award (basically, the Miss America pageant of sweet peppers), these banana peppers have a great eating quality used for any meal you like! These pepper plants are super compact and work great for a small home garden, containers, or on the patio. Growing up to 3 ft. tall, these shorties will definitely fool you, as the plant is known for its large pepper yields, often producing 15-20 peppers per plant! Sweet Sunset Peppers grow to around 7" long and ripen from their early green to light yellow when they're ready to harvest. Note: You can also let them mature to orange and bright red if you leave them on the plant a little longer. These are continuously producing plants that look great all season long! Bring the beauty of the sunset to your backyard with these sweet and crunchy banana peppers. These colorful and tasty peppers are great fresh or canned, or you can cut Sweet Sunset Peppers into rings for salads, sandwiches, and pizza. (These seeds have been treated with a targeted one-time application of pesticides to protect the plants from damaging pests and diseases in the early growth process). Grow more sugary sweetness in your garden with our Sweet Pepper Seeds and Sweet Pepper Plants! Grab some essential Growing Supplies to make sure your seeds are in prime condition for growing.

Also known as Hungary Pimento pepper or Pimento Cheese pepper, the Round of Hungary peppers look beautiful when they are growing, and are a lovely treat to have in your kitchen! Round of Hungary pepper plants are prolific and will grow up to 3 ft. tall, producing peppers that mature early. Growing 2-3" long, the pods almost look like mini Cinderella pumpkins with smooth and shiny skin and a crisp texture. These peppers ripen from green to red quickly, so you better keep your eye on them when it comes time to harvest! This pepper is a ribbed, flattened, globe-shaped pod that is sweet, meaty, and delicious. With thick flesh, Round of Hungary peppers are great for various culinary dishes such as stuffed peppers, hummus, dip, in salads, sandwiches, and gourmet dishes. They also are great to eat right off the plant if you’re impatient to try some! Enjoy more delectable sweetness by growing our Sweet Pepper Seeds and Sweet Pepper Plants!

Biquinho Red pepper seeds, a popular snacking pepper from Brazil, also known as Sweety Drop peppers, or Little Beak, packs a lot of sweet flavors and a subtle kick. The Red Biquinho pepper plant is a sturdy, upright, and heavily branched 2’ plant. This pepper has coined the nickname, “little-beak” due to its shape as they appear to have beak-shaped tails. These beauties ripen from green to vibrant red.  These chilis have a tropical, fruity flavor with some tart flavor and slight heat, which makes them easy to incorporate into many culinary uses. These little guys are mostly known for being pickled in vinegar and/or served as an appetizer. You can even try popping them in your mouth for a burst of exciting flavor! Get your packet of Sweety Drop pepper seeds while you can! Fun Fact: They are called “Sweety Drops” in gourmet stores when sold pickled, and locals call them “Chupetinho” where they are now marketed fresh and pickled throughout Brazil and Peru. Shop through other Rare & Exotic Pepper Seeds to grow one-of-a-kind varieties right in your own garden!

This little beauty is very popular in Japan and is making its way in the U.S. Shishito Peppers, also known as the Lion pepper, or referred to as the "Wrinkled Old Man", has a unique appearance and can be prepared many ways to add mild flavor to your favorite dish.  Shishito pepper plants are compact, reaching 2 ft. tall, perfect for container growing. This is a prolific plant that spreads out long and is an early producer of many 3-4" long pods. Hence their nickname, these peppers have very wrinkly skin, thin walls, and an elongated shape. Shishitos will mature from green to red, with a sweeter taste when it ripens to red. You can expect mild heat with these peppers, but watch out! Shishitos have a Russian Roulette tendency where only one out of every 10-20 peppers will shockingly surprise you with incredible heat! Their flavors are sweet, citrusy, and slightly smoky when enhanced by grilling or sautéing. For a delicious treat, sauté these in olive oil until they begin to blister, sprinkle with sea salt and enjoy! The Shishito chile is the pinnacle of appetizers and is often a popular starter in restaurants. Try growing other Mild Pepper Seeds and check out more varieties in our ever-expanding Pepper Seed Collection.

The Dragon's Toe Pepper comes to us all the way from Southern China. This uniquely wrinkly hybrid pepper has an excellent flavor and pungency used in a lot of different fresh or cooked Asian foods. Dragon's Toe pepper plants grow an abundance of these wrinkly pods that stretch as far as 5" long. Pods will change colors from green to red and have a distorted pendant shape to them when they reach maturity. This is an unusual variety that looks incredibly stunning and can be a great ornamental addition to your garden or patio. The flavor of the Dragon's Toe Pepper is incredibly sweet, but with a kick. This pepper can get pretty hot, with heat levels soaring up to 100,000 SHUs! They make a great addition to stir fry or salads, as well as roasted or grilled. Give them a try – you won’t regret it!  

Do you live in a northern climate? Do you love super-hot peppers? If you answered, “yes” to both, then you gotta try the Hot Paper Lantern! Great for growing in northern climates, this pepper hails from Peru and is reminiscent of habanero peppers. The pepper plants are fairly compact, reaching around 2 ft. tall, but they produce great yields of these bright orange fruits that grow between 2-4" long when ready to be picked. Pods are pendant-shaped with a thin stem, so be careful when picking that the plant isn't damaged. Hot Paper Lantern peppers will ripen from lime green to orange, and finally to their bright orange-red color. Hot Paper Lantern peppers share that same habanero-type heat, but they tend to be slightly sweeter before the heat really kicks in, mixed with some light smokiness. This pepper also has a very thin skin which makes it great for drying. Use for seasoning, salsas, hot sauce and even roasting. Are you ready to handle the blistering heat from these peppers? Do you like your peppers hot, hot, hot? Browse through our Hot Pepper Seeds and if you think you're brave enough to crank up the heat, try out our Very Hot Seeds and Super Hot Pepper Seeds for more!

A beautiful ornamental hybrid coming from Hungary, the Mexican Sunrise F1 is an AAS-award-winning pepper that brings a calming display of serene colors right to your garden. These plants, which grow rapidly to a height of 2 ft. tall, are prolific producers of these conical-shaped peppers that grow to 6-7” in length and have incredibly thick walls. The colors are what amazes people: watch as these peppers start green, then change to yellow, then to orange, and finally to sunset red as they reach maturity. While these stunning peppers look great in any garden, you can use these peppers in fresh foods and salads, as well as infused in hot sauces and salsas. Mexican Sunrise peppers are also great for drying into a nice, semi-hot chili powder to sprinkle on meats, sides, and other grilled food. Browse through our related seed collections for more: Ornamental Pepper Seeds, Hybrid Pepper Seeds, Medium Hot Pepper Seeds