Sweet Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum)
Peppers are more likely to mature if started early indoors. They need full sun and a well-drained soil. They are best watered thoroughly but not frequently. If you bring pepper plants indoors over winter and keep them relatively dry, you're likely to be rewarded with massive harvests by early summer. Packets contain 15 or more seeds.
We are currently offering 24 varieties of Sweet Pepper Seeds (Capsicum annuum).
Centinel ($3.50)
6" long narrow tapers that start out pale yellow and ripen to shiny red. Prolific and very ornamental. Sweet flavour. Good texture, for fresh use or dried.
Etkezesi ($3.50)
70-75 days. High yielding Hungarian heirloom. Peppers turn from creamy yellow to orange. Thick-walled. Very sweet.
Hungarian Paprika ($3.50)
18" high plants produce an abundance of 1 by 5" fruit. Sweet, spicy flavour. Grind dried fruits for a superb paprika seasoning.
Hungarian Sweet Banana ($3.50)
Bright yellow. Very ornamental. 5-6 inches long. Ripens early. Very crisp and sweet, with tender flesh. Multi purpose: use fresh, cooked and pickled. Stays fresh on the plant for a very long time.
Odessa Market Pepper ($3.50)
Russian heirloom. Very dependable early producer in cool summers. 4" tapers. Shiny deep red colour with meaty, crisp texture. Sweet and juicy. Does very well in containers.
Purple Marconi ($3.50)
Italian heirloom. Deep purple colour. Ripens to a deep wine red. Good producer. Narrow tapered 6" fruit. Traditionally used for frying but also good fresh.
Red Belgian ($3.50)
Unique shape with broad shoulders and tapered to the bottom. Medium-size fruit has thin skins and a crunchy texture. Starts early and is an excellent producer. The flavour is cool and spicy but not hot. Texture is dry. Good for fresh or cooked use.
Sweet Cayenne ($3.50)
Thin-walled, long crimson fruit with sweet, crunchy flesh are excellent for frying and drying. Fantastic rich flavour. Large producer.
Tangerine Pimento ($3.50)
Bushy plants produce loads of squat-shaped fruit 2-3 inches across. Fruits start dark yellow and ripen to orange. Thick flesh is crunchy and sweet.
Tomato Pepper » a sanctuary seed ($3.50)
Hungarian heirloom. Short stocky shape similar to a lobed tomato. The walls are thick, the flesh is sweet with a slight hint of heat and the skins are very shiny. Excellent stuffer and multi-purpose pepper.
Topepo Rosso » a sanctuary seed ($3.50)
Rare Italian heirloom. Small meaty fruit is squat-shaped. 2 by 2 inches. Very red. Good fresh, roasted or pickled. Juicy and crisp, zesty sweet flavour. Great in containers.
Yellow Mini ($3.50)
Golden yellow, 2 inches long. Sweet flavour for stuffing, pickling and salads.
Friggitello » certified organic ($3.50)
Italian heirloom. Huge producer of very red, tapered fruit, 3-4" long. Multi-purpose-fresh/frying/pickling/drying.
Boldog Hungarian Spice ($3.50)
Hungarian paprika pepper with just a touch of heat. Intense, deep crimson colour.A pronounced texture and a bright, citrusy taste. 6-7 inch fruit. 80 days. Multi uses: try cooking in cream sauces, fresh and drying.
Albino » a sanctuary seed ($3.50)
Very early. Goes from creamy to orange to red. Short bushes. Fruits are 3" wide at top. Good producer. Juicy and sweet flavour, firm texture. Great in containers.
Apple Sweet Pimento ($3.50)
Vivid red colour. Sweet. Broad top with pointed end.
Red Mini ($3.50)
Deep red colour. Small fruit covers the plant. Excellent for fresh use. Grows well in pots. Very early.
Georgescu Chocolate » certified organic ($3.50)
Bulgarian heirloom. Good for cooler conditions. Dark chocolate, blocky, cylindrical fruit. Thick-walled. Nice flavour.
Tequila Sunrise ($3.50)
Beautiful golden yellow tapers. Highly ornamental. Fruits grow upright and produce well. Early.
Italian Sweet » certified organic ($3.50)
Our taste favourite. Deep red with long tapers and very sweet. Seems to bear forever. Great flavour when fried.
Jimmy Nardello ($3.50)
Early Italian heirloom from the Nardello family. 2-foot plants. Thin, tapered 8-10 inch long, crinkly fruits ripen to bright red. Sweet, slightly spicy, smokey flavour. Freezes and dries well. Very prolific.
Klari Baby Cheese ($3.50)
Small squat shape. 1 by 2 inches. Sweet. Great for pickling whole, cooking and sauces. Ripens from white to yellow to red. Named for its resemblance to an old-fashioned wheel of cheese. Klari was the name of the woman from Hungary who maintained the seed. A wild, authentic and ancient variety.
Chervena Chujski » a sanctuary seed ($3.50)
Fruits about 2 by 6 inches with bright red flesh. Bulgarian heirloom. Very sweet fruit, with thin walls and a tender texture. Excellent for fresh use.Rare
Chocolate Mini ($3.50)
"Mini" is not quite appropriate for these fairly good-sized, small, squat peppers. Good flavour and texture. Continuous, full, bushy plants for containers or field.