A classic bell pepper in appearance, but with the added bonus of a crisp heirloom flavor and some great accompanying fun facts, 'Bull Nose' is a true American heirloom; Thomas Jefferson made observations about this variety in his 1812 garden...

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...

In addition to producing deliciously sweet peppers with that perfect-for-snacking crunch, 'Goldenmane Lion' plants are on the stocky side which make them the perfect pepper for small space gardens. Fruit are slightly slower to produce than other bell pepper types,...

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 packs a punch in both flavor AND appearance! Each bite-size pepper ripens to bright red and has a heat level roughly equivalent to a jalapeño.  But the truly unmissable characteristic is the foliage! Variegated in shades of purple,...

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 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...

A North American heirloom, the modern-day origins of this pepper can be traced back to the garden of celebrated painter Horace Pippen.  Peppers ripen from dark purple to bright orange, and are delicious at any stage. Slice 'em, stuff 'em,...

An essential ingredient in Caribbean cooking, the 'Scotch Bonnet' is as versatile as it is spicy! Similar to a habanero in terms of heat level, the 'Scotch Bonnet' has much thicker pepper walls, so it is maintains its integrity when...

At over 1.5 MILLION Scoville units, this is one of the hottest peppers in the world. Also known as Trinidad Douglah, this Caribbean super-hot gets the name seven pot because it is said that one pepper is hot enough to...

This heirloom originated in Japan and produces 3" fruits that are mild with a touch of spice. Heat level varies between peppers, most are sweet with just a whisper of heat, but occasionally one will pack-a- punch. Absolutely delicious cooked...