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SEED SPECS : Average 4000 seeds per ounce
 

CHILES

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