SEED SPECS : Average 4000 seeds per ounce
CHILES
Capsicum annuum - Full sun; plant height 18-36in.; plant maturity: average 80 days from seed
Legend has it that a red hot chile, like a rattlesnake, is easy to identify: the more flame-shaped and red the fruit, the hotter the pepper, but we have discovered, sometimes painfully, that this is not always the case. To protect the misguided and the unsuspecting and to help compare our peppers, we have created RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE (for those of you who prefer a more precise logic, a Scoville rating is also included). Rich's ratings are:
1 - YOU CALL THIS A PEPPER? Sweet bell peppers fall here;
not
hot at all
2 - HMMM, OKAY, THERE IS SOMETHING TO THIS ONE. Still sweet,
but with a slight bite
3 - ALL RIGHT! THIS IS A CHILE! Moderate; this one leaves your
tongue singing.
4 - QUICK - THE TORTILLAS! This one is hot, but your oral mucous
membranes are still intact. (Note: Do not reach for the water
-
only makes it worse.)
5 - WHOA, NELLI! These varieties are only for the
brave. Sometimes, no sound at all emits from the person eating - he is
trying to catch his breath. When he can speak, he often asks
if
he still has a face.
(Keep in mind that there are many factors that determine the heat of a pepper including the amount of rainfall the plants receive, and the pH of your soil, so the actual heat of your peppers may vary.)
SEED SPECS: Average 4000 seeds per ounce
All varieties listed are open pollinated, unless indicated.
Plants are individually packed in 2in. pots and will be shipped
when available and appropriate for your area. There is no minimum
order. Please email shipdept@richfarmgarden.com to
check
availability and scheduled shipping dates. ORDER EARLY!
Aci Sivri (85-95 days) This rare heirloom chile from Turkey has a
flavor
ranging from mild to blazing hot. Very productive & does well in
northern
gardens. 5-7in. long cayenne shaped peppers can be cooked or dried.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 2 to 4; Scoville: 3000 -
50000
#285 Packet, $2.50, Approximately 50 seeds
| #285 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Aji Amarillo (80-90 days) A South American variety with a spicy smoky
flavor.
Medium hot. 3-4in. wrinkled orange to red fruits can be dried &
ground
into powder or eaten fresh.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3; Scoville: 20000
| #286 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #P286A Plant $2.00 |
Aji Colorado (75-85 days) Fire-engine red
hot chile from Chile. Short shrubby plants with 3-5 inch fruits.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3; Scoville: 20000
| #573 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds |
Anaheim (77 days) One of the most popular varieties for use in
chile
rellenos, these long tapered green fruits have a mildly pungent,
slightly
sweet flavor and turn red when ripe.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 2; Scoville: 3000
| #1252 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #Bz-1252 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $15.99 | |
| #B4z-1252 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $38.99 | |
| #P1252 Plant $2.00 |
Ancho/Poblano (90-110 days) Known as ancho when dried and poblano when
fresh, this mildly hot pepper is used for chile rellenos and mole. Dark
green fruits turn red when mature.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - (Pablano) 2, Scoville: 3000;
(Ancho) 4, Scoville: 50000
| #287 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #P287A Plant $2.00 |
Bacio di Satana (Satan's Kiss) 90 days. Small round cherry
pepper packs a powerful hot flavor. RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE
RATING
- 4, Scoville: 50000
| #2536 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds |
Balloon (90-100 days) 3-4 foot tall
plants
with small leaves and strange-looking fruits that resemble a bell
pepper
that has been stepped upon. Flesh is crunchy and sweet, but the
placenta
and seeds are extremely hot.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4; Scoville: 50000
| #576 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 10 seeds |
Black Hungarian (70-80 days) This
Hungarian heirloom has green foliage with purple veins. Fruit is
purple, ripening to red and shaped like a jalapeno.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3, Scoville: 20000
| #577 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 12 seeds |
Bolivian Rainbow (75-85 days) This import from Bolivia makes a lovely
landscape
plant with its purple leaves and lovely 1/2in. fruits which begin
purple,
then yellow and finally red.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4, Scoville: 50000
| #288 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #P288A Plant $2.00 |
Cayenne (75 days) This heirloom is the classic slender red chile; a
main
ingredient in Cajun and New Orleans cuisine. Dries well and makes
lovely
ristras.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4, Scoville: 50000
| #289 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-289 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $9.99 | |
| #B4z-289 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $23.99 | |
| #P289 Plant $2.00 |
Delicias (60 days) Hybrid jalapeno with
high yields and a uniform growth habit. Disease resistant.
| #3469 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B500-3469 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $36.99 | |
| #Bm-3469 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $64.65 |
Habanero (95 days) This Central American native is world famous for
itft.s
volcanic taste. Lantern -shaped fruits ripen to a golden orange. Said
to
be 1000 times hotter than a jalapeno, but when things get that hot,
does
it matter?
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 5+, Scoville: 350000
| #290 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-290 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $29.99 | |
| #B4z-290 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $94.99 | |
| #P290A Plant $2.00 |
Hungarian Hot Wax (Hot Banana Pepper) 85 days - Very dependable
producer
from Hungary; fruits are 4-6in. long upright & yellow.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 2, Scoville: 4000
| #291 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 70 seeds | |
| #Bz-291 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $9.99 | |
| #B4z-291 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $23.99 |
Jalapeno (Xalapa)70 days - The best-known of the red hot chiles, the
jalapeno
is a prolific producer of 2-3in. dark green thick walled hot peppers
that
turn bright red as they age. Great eaten raw, pickled, or smoked to
make
chipotle. Widely used in Mexican dishes.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4, Scoville: 50000
| #292 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-292 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $9.99 | |
| #B4z-292 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $23.99 | |
| #P292A Plant $2.00 |
Peruvian Purple (85-95 days) Pretty enough to be an
ornamental.
Plants are purple, as are the spicy fruuts.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 3, Scoville: 20000
| #575 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #P575A Plant $2.00 |
Scotch Bonnet mix (90 days) Caribbean hot
pepper related to the Habanero, with round 1-1/2 inch fruits. Hot
with a taste of tomato. Good variety for salsas and sauces.
| #2599 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds |
Serrano (80-90 days) Popular in Southwest dishes and in Thai foods,
this
chile has a classic flame-shaped appearance. 3-4in. fruits are great
for
hot sauces and pickling. Walls are medium thick. The plant itself is
also
distinctive - unlike other peppers, it has fuzzy leaves.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4, Scoville: 30000
| #293 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-293 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $9.99 | |
| #B4z-293 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $23.99 | |
| #P293 Plant $2.00 |
Tabasco (85 days) Little peppers used to make tobasco
sauce.
Small, but powerful.
RICHs CHILE PEPPER THERMAL SCALE RATING - 4, Scoville: 50000
| #578 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #P578A Plant $2.00 |
Thai Dragon (70 days) Hybrid oriental type hot pepper.
Shaped
like a serrano, it begins green, but reddens as it ages.
| #3470 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B500-3470 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $10.69 | |
| #Bm-3470 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $19.99 |
SWEET PEPPERS
Aladdin(72 days) Hybrid. A
beautiful
4-lobed bell pepper measuring up to 5in. in diameter. Dependable
with high yields. Black leaf spot tolerant.
| #3471 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B500-3471 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $30.99 | |
| #Bm-3471 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $54.99 |
Aristotle (73 days) Hybrid. 3-4 lobed pepper, green,
turning
red at maturity. Black leaf spot tolerant.
| #3472 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B500-3472 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $30.99 | |
| #Bm-3472 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $54.99 |
Banana (65 days) OP Sweet elongated peppers are perfect for
canning. Yellow ripening to orange.
| #3954 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-3954 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $6.99 |
Big Bertha ( 70 days) Hybrid. Giant thick walled green
peppers
can measure up to 7inches long and 4inches wide. One of the most
prolific producers we've encountered.
| #3490 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B500-3490 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $18.69 | |
| #Bm-3490 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $37.99 | |
| #P3490 Plant $2.00 |
Bull Nose (Large Sweet Spanish, Sweet
Mountain)
60 days- Heirloom dating from 1759 India is a good thick walled blocky
sweet bell pepper for warm climates. Ripens from green to
scarlet.
| #826 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #P826A Plant $2.00 |
Buran (90 days) Sweet heirloom bell-type
pepper
from Poland with 3-lobed 4in. fruits. Green fruits will mature to
red, but remain sweet.
| #580 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 12 seeds |
California Wonder (75 days) The standard boxy green bell
pepper.
Thick walled and great for stuffing.
| #579 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-579 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $6.49 | |
| #B4z-579 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $17.99 | |
| #P579A Plant $2.00 |
Chervena Chuska (Chujski) 85 days - Sweet heirloom from Bulgaria used
primarily
for roasting. Fruits are green, ripening to mahogany, then
red.
Fruits are 6 inches long.
| #581 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds |
Cherry Bomb (60 days) Round peppers begin green, but turn cherry
red as they ripen. Strong plants are disease resistant.
| #3468 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 30 seeds | |
| #B500-3468 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $34.69 | |
| #Bm-3468 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $59.99 |
Chocolate Bell (70 days) F1 Hybrid; Dark green bell shaped
pepper ripens to a dark mahogany. Disease resistant.
| #1250 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #B500-1250 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $34.69 | |
| #Bm-1250 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $59.99 |
Cubanelle (68 days) A large smooth heirloom pepper with 6in.
tapered
bright yellow-green fruits. Good for frying.
| #1251 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #Bz-1251 Bulk Seed 1 oz. $11.99 | |
| #B4z-1251 Bulk Seed 4 oz. $29.99 |
Giant Aconcagua (70 days) Great stuffing pepper. Long fruit up to
eleven inches. Very sweet
| #955 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Jupiter (72 days) Thick walled four lobed green pepper.
Great
for stuffing. Disease resistant.
| #828 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P828A Plant $2.00 |
Lilac Bell (72 days) Hybrid. Thick walled pepper with a
pretty
lilac color. Brightens up a salad and tastes great.
| #2576 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds | |
| #B500-2576 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $42.69 | |
| #Bm-2576 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $75.29 |
Marconi (70-90 days) Italian heirloom pepper with very sweet,
large
red fruits suitable for frying and peeling.
| #583 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds |
Nardello (also known as Jimmy Nardellos)(70
days)-
Heirloom variety was imported by Guiseppe Nardello from the Ruoti
region
of Italy to the US in 1887. Sweet pepper perfect for frying or for
eating
fresh.
| #296 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 25 seeds |
Orange Bell (72 days) Large
thick
walled peppers become a rich orange when ripe. Good for stuffing.
| #2578 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P2578A Plant $2.00 |
Peperocini (72 days) Abundant yield of long yellow-green four in.
fruit.
Classic Italian pepper.
| #823 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P823A Plant $2.00 |
Pimiento (90-100 days) Thick walls and sweet flesh make this
meart
shaped pepper a favorite.
| #582 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P582A Plant $2.00 |
Purple Beauty Bell (70 days)- Another rare variety that matures to a
deep
dark purple. Thick walls make it good for stuffing.
| #295 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P295A Plant $2.00 |
Red Bell (68 days) F-1 Hybrid; Vigorous plants bearing deep
red thick walled bell pepper. 5 inch fruits. Disease
resistant.
| #1164 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P1164A Plant $2.00 |
Red Knight (65 days)
Hybrid.
Early red pepper with 3-4 lobes. Can reach up to 4-1/2in. in
diameter.
Black leaf spot tolerant.
| #3474 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #B500-3474 Bulk Seed 500 seeds $33.69 | |
| #Bm-3474 Bulk Seed 1000 seeds $58.99 |
Sunrise Orange Bell (70 days)- This
pretty rare variety matures early to a bright orange-yellow. Good
northern
variety.
| #294 Packet, $2.50 each, Approximately 50 seeds | |
| #P294A Plant $2.00 |