Another essential perennial for the herb garden. Greek oregano has a stronger flavor than common oregano. This plant will spread slowly over time, but it is easily divided (and shared with other garden enthusiasts!)    Suitable for container gardening.

If you've attempted to grow cilantro, and find yourself frustrated by its tendency to bolt  by the end of sprig, this is the alternative for you. Processing a distinctly cilantro flavor, this fragrant herb is traditionally used in a variety...

An extra-ruffled selection of the classic herb that has been used in the Mediterranean for over 2,000 years. This easy to grow herb is perfect in soups and salads.  Suitable for container gardening. Photo credit: Rareseeds.com

Meaning "little beak" in Portuguese, these bite-sized peppers live up to their namesake in both size and shape. Immediately identifiable, these peppers are make in flavor what they lack in size. Perfect for canning, marinades, or salad toppings, it is...

Ornamental foliage? Check. Beautiful striped fruit? Check. Deliciously sweet flavor that is wonderful eaten raw or cooked? Check and check. 'Candy Cane Chocolate Cherry' pepper check all the boxes you  should consider when looking to try a new plant. These...

Slightly less heat than a habanero, but much more flavorful, this Brazilian heirloom is sure to spice up your cooking. Literally. Compact plants produce an abundance of what might just be the prettiest hot peppers around.    Suitable for container...

This one-of-a-kind pepper variety likely originated in the Caribbean. It was first introduced to the American East Coast in the 1870's where is became wildly popular among oyster and crab houses. The pepper was incorporated into sea food sauces in...

A classic Jalapeño in appearance but with a smoky flavor that has made 'Zapotec' a star in gourmet pepper circles. A true heirloom originating from Oaxaca this is likely to be the only Jalapeño you ever want. On the hotter side,...

This pepper originally hails from the Slovakian town of Leutschau, in the early 1800's it was introduced to Matrafured, Hungary where it was popularized and rarely exported until recently. This variety is perfect for drying and using as a powder...

An early heirloom pimento-type pepper, but with an unusual elongated shape instead of the normal blunt ends. The peppers have thick, sweet red flesh. Excellent fresh or for cooking. Suitable for container gardening Photo credit: Rareseeds.com

An example of seed saving at its finest, these peppers were selected and tended in an Ohio home garden, and made their way to the larger vegetable growing audience via the Seed Savers Exchange. Maxing out at 2 inches long,...

A new “heirloom” introduced by New Mexico State University. Less spicy than a typical jalapeño, these peppers are a great option to add a little heat and a lot of color to your cooking. If not harvested, peppers will fully...