Name results from northern latitude growers treating this species as an "annual" growing plant, (even thought the plant is a perennial). It has two non-pungent (non-hot) forms; the Bell, and the Wax and the Pimento peppers, as well as the hot form; the Jalapeno and the NuMex, that are present throughout much of the world. Evidence suggests that Capsicum annuum originally appeared in northern Latin America. They are believed to have been grown domestically in the Mexico area from around 2,500 B.C. As a result of the travels of Christopher Columbus, Capsicum annuum seeds were taken from the area and planted back in the then colonies of Spain and Portugal.
Pronounced 'ANN-you-um'.
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Name |
Origin |
Description |
Seeds Available |
| Acrata | - |
Seeds just acquired and germinating. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Alma Paprika | Hungary |
Also known as Apple Pepper, Hot Apple and Hungarian Paprika.
Fruit 1 to 1.5 inches long by 1.75 to 2.25 inches wide with very thick
flesh, crunchy with lingering mild sweet heat. Matures from white/yellow to orange to red. Upright pods, green leaves, 12 to 18 inches tall, early
season. Uses: Hungarian Cuisine, Paprika, small stuffing.
Heat Level : 1-2 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Albania | - |
Seeds just acquired and germinating. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Aussie Black | Australia |
This is a rare Australian hybrid ornamental. The 3cm fruit grow upright and
the pods are black and sometimes green eventually turning red. Heat Level : 5 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Black Pearl | USA | This is a very nice compact, bushy ornamental
variety developed by arboretum Floral and Nursery Plants Research Unit
scientists Rob Griesbach and John Stommel of the Agricultural Research
Service’s Vegetable Laboratory. The plant grows about 14 to 18 inches tall
and 12 to 16 inches wide and sets masses of 1/2-inch small round 'pearl
shaped' pods which ripens from black to a rich, deep red. Heat Level : 7-8 |
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| Bolivian Rainbow | Bolivia | Grown for centuries in Bolivia, this stunning
ornamental 2-3ft purple flowering plant produces hundreds of ¾" long by ½"
wide upright growing edible peppers. The peppers are shaped like small
bullets and mature through various shades of purple to yellows, oranges and
finally to bright red when ripe. The full rainbow of colours are present at
the same time. Although the fruits are highly ornamental, they are also very
pungent so care should be taken when fruits are handled. Probably one of the
best choices for those seeking to brightening up the patio or garden. Seeds germinating. Heat Level : 5 |
Seeds not available
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| Cascabel | Mexico | The word means rattle and it is one of
Mexico's more intriguing chillies. It is more readily available dried, when
its seeds rattle when shaken. The Cascabel measures 2.5-4 cm in diameter.
With its deep reddish colour and its slightly bitter tannic flavour,
it looks and tastes good in virtually any dish. The Cascabel chilli is also
known as Chile Bola. A type of Mirasol pepper. Heat level : 4 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Chervena Chushka | Bulgaria | Bulgarian heirloom, traditionally used for
roasting but also a great sweet capsicum. Flesh is bright-red and very sweet,
almost candy-like. Tapered fruits that are 3-4cm at the shoulder by 12cm long, ripen from green to bright red. Heat Level : 0 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Czechoslovakian Black | Czechoslovakia | A productive 80 cm bush yielding many 1 cm
chillies. These start black, but turn red when ripe. Only mildly hot. Very
similar to the Black Pearl but with less heat. Heat Level : 1-2 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Early Jalapeno | USA | A very early maturing jalapeno. The
compact plants produce many small green peppers that will slowly turn to red
as the fruit matures. Matures approximately 70 days from transplanting.
Seeds germinated. Heat Level : 5 |
Seeds not available |
| Goat Horn | Turkey | Long thin and curly 9-10 inch fruit give this
chilli it's name. Ripens from green to shiny red. Heat Level : 6-7 |
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| Goat's Weed | Venezuela | The Goat's Weed is
a long lived perennial. Erect fruit changes from green to black to a fluorescent
red when ripe. The flavour is savoury spice without being fruity. Extremely
hardy plant. Its foliage is tight, and bears dark and mid olive green leaves
with a pubescens-like silver fuzz on the stems and the under leaf. Its
appearance is striking, particularly as the green, black and red fruit are
present together all year round. Very heavy producer. Should grow up to four
foot high, with a two foot width. Heat Level : 9 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Guajillo | Mexico | Meaning 'little gourd'. The Guajillo is a
beautiful russet red chilli measuring
between 10-15 cm in length and between 2.5-3.25 cm in width. Usually used
dried, they can be used fresh, although the skin is a bit leathery. Along
with anchos, they're the most commonly used chiles in Mexico. What the
anchos are to 'deep' and 'rich', guajillos are to 'spicy' and 'dynamic'... a
puree of toasted, rehydrated guajillo sings with a chorus of bright flavours
that combine spiciness, tanginess, a slight smokiness and the warm flavour
of a ripe, juicy, sweet tomato; the flavours go on and on. Heat level : 2-4 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| HinkleHatz | Holland | Also known as Chicken Heart. Very hot 1 inch
long by 3/4 inch wide. Pendant fruits are said to resemble the shape of a
chicken heart. Pods mature to yellow. Rare
Pennsylvania Dutch heirloom. Dates to pre-1880. Heat Level : 7 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Jalapeno | Mexico |
The famous Jalapeno from Mexico. 2 to 3 inches long, thick fleshed fruit starts out green turning red as it matures. Usually picked green. Fruit with veins are slightly hotter. Great pickled or stuffed. Heat Level : 5 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Jaloro | USA |
2 to 3 inches long. Jalapeno type maturing from pale yellow to orange to
red. Resistant to 6 viruses. From Texas. Uses: fresh salsas, Mexican
cuisine, canning/processing. Nicer flavour than the standard Jalapeno. Heat Level : 5-6 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Madagascar | Madagascar | Seeds acquired from my friend Mario Dadomo,
Director of the Stuard Institute in Parma, Italy. Plant fruiting. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Medusa | - |
Seeds just acquired and germinating. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Morpeth Marbles | Australia |
Tiny 0.5-1cm round fruit ripen from green to shiny red. Prolific producer. Sensational bite size pods burst into flavour in the mouth. Great flavour and heat. Heat Level : 7-8 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Mulato | Mexico | The mulato pepper is a mild to medium
chilli closely related to the poblano (ancho), and usually sold dried.
Mexican mulato chiles are part of the famous "trilogy" used in mole as well
as other Mexican sauces and stews. The mulato's color while growing is dark
green, maturing to red or brown. The average length of the mulato is ten
centimeters, and it is typically five centimeters wide. Its shape is wide at
the top, tapering to a blunt point. The mulato has been described as tasting
somewhat like chocolate or licorice, with undertones of cherry and tobacco.
Its heat rating is 2,500 to 3,000 Scoville units. Seeds germinated. Heat Level : 3 |
Seeds not available |
| Mushroom Red | - |
Also known as Red Squash. This shapely annuum is quite the beauty, approximately 2-3cm pods that grow on a medium plant. Heat Level : 4-5 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Mushroom Yellow | - | Also known as Yellow Squash. Just as shapely
as the Red Mushroom, but this pod has some heat and a wonderful fruity
flavour. Ripens from green to a sunshine yellow. Sometimes mistaken for a
Scotch Bonnet. 2-3 inch pods pack a medium heat and grows on a
medium size plant. A pod of many purposes...eat fresh, in salads and pickle
for fun! Excellent stuffed and roasted. Heat Level : 5-6 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Naso di Cane | Italy |
This chilli is from Italy. Naso di Cane translates
as Nose of Dog (Dog's Nose). Thick sweet juicy fleshed
erect pods grow to 3-4cm in length. Ideal to eat fresh, but also good for
stuffing and pickling. Heat Level : 5 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Numex Heritage 6-4 | USA | A super-flavoured chilli, is bred to have
five times the flavour compounds and aroma of similar chillies grown today.
Plant flowering and fruiting. Heat Level : 4-5 |
Seeds not available |
| Numex Jalmundo | USA | New jumbo Jalapeno, large meaty pods. Seeds
germinated. Heat Level : 5 |
Seeds not available |
| Numex Joe E. Parker | USA | Plant
produces heavy yields of 7 inches long by 1.5 inches wide pods.
They have thicker walls, more flesh and
are mildly hot,
turning from green to red when mature This chilli is
excellent for roasting, stuffing or chopping for a variety of dishes.
Plant fruiting. Heat Level : 1 |
Seeds not available |
| Patty | Italy | Seeds acquired from my friend Mario Dadomo,
Director of the Stuard Institute in Parma, Italy. Plant fruiting. Photo
taken in Parma. Plant fruiting. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Pellegrino | Italy | Seeds acquired from my friend Mario Dadomo,
Director of the Stuard Institute in Parma, Italy. Plant flowering. Heat Level : |
Seeds not available |
| Piccoli Arancioni | Italy | Seeds acquired from a friend in Italy. Very
attractive ornamental. 2-3cm erect pods maturing from green to bright orange
in clusters. Mild heat. Heat Level : 2-3 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Piquillo | Spain | The name piquillo means "little beak".
Plant produces good
yields of 3 inch long by 1.5 inch wide fruit maturing from green to bright
red. Seeds acquired from friend Scott. Seeds
germinated. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Pitanga | Brazil |
Tall branching plant produces lots of fruit. Round 1-2cm flattish
erect pods ripen from green to bright red. Lovely bite size morsels with
medium heat and nice flavour. Heat level : 5 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Poblano | Mexico |
The Poblano originated near the city of Pueblo, southeast of Mexico City. It is one of the most popular cultivars in that country. The fruit is undulating and more or less triangular in shape. The flesh is moderately thick, but not as thick as the capsicum, therefore it dries well. When dried, Poblanos are known as anchos and mulatos. Fresh, green Poblanos are always used cooked or roasted, and are never eaten raw. They are used for stuffing as rellenos, in strips or rajas, or in soups and sauces. Heat Level : 3 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Portofortuna | Italy | Seeds acquired from my friend Mario Dadomo,
Director of the Stuard Institute in Parma, Italy. Sweet and mild. Plant fruiting. Heat Level : 0-1 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Putapario | - |
Seeds just acquired and germinating. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Ramiro | - |
Seeds just acquired and germinating. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Royal Black | Cambodia | Tasty, hot and elegant 'Royal Black' makes a
beautiful backdrop in any flower bed. The foliage and stems are dark-purple,
almost black and have a strong oriental quality with an occasional
variegated growing tip of green, purple, and creamy white. The bullet shaped
2cm long wide pods grow upright. They are initially a very dark purple/black before ripening to red.
When ripe they add a further accent to this stunning plant, appearing like
crown jewels on a botanical tapestry of deep purple. Heat Level : 9 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Santa Fe Grande | USA | This medium sized attractive open pollinated
variety produces a very heavy crop of conical shaped thick walled 3 inch
pods. They start off a pale yellow colour, before maturing to either a
brilliant orange colour or to a very fiery red. The chillies have a slightly
sweet taste and are delicious fresh, and also perfect for pickling. Plant
flowering. Heat Level : 5 |
Seeds not available |
| Siam Hot | - |
Seeds just acquired and germinating. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| South Texas Pequin | USA | Seeds acquired from my friend Marco in Italy. Seeds germinating. Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
| Suelin | India | This chilli grows into a bushy
plant up to 1.5 metres high. The pendent 11-12 cm fruit ripen from green to
red. The plant produces lots of fruit with nice flavour. Heat Level : 5 |
15 seeds for $3.00 |
| Tiger | - | Also known as Purple Tiger. A small
bushy plant with variegated leaves. The 1-2 cm fruit ripen from deep
purple/black to red which can also be variegated. Stunningly attractive. Heat Level : 9 |
15 Seeds for $3.00 |
| Traviata | Italy | Seeds acquired from my friend Mario Dadomo,
Director of the Stuard Institute in Parma, Italy. Seeds germinated Heat Level : ? |
Seeds not available |
