Hot Peppers

'Purple Tiger' (Capsicum annuum)

The pepper changes slowly from purple to red.
40 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). Pot up the seedlings into individual pots in rich well drained soil. If trying them outdoors, then plant them out after the last expected f...

Tabasco pepper (Capsicum frutescens)

Tabasco chillies not only have a reputation for being rather heated, but are also embraced as a treatment for rheumatism. They are very robust and happy to grow in a pot on a windowsill.
20 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F)...

Jalapeno pepper (Capsicum anuum)

40 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). Pot up the seedlings into individual pots in rich well drained soil. If trying them outdoors, then plant them out after the last expected frosts. Chile Peppers are best grown as a pere...

Thai pepper 'Prik Khee Noo' (Capsicum frutescens)

Again a very spicy chilli with slim pods, commonly used in Asiatic cooking.
20 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). Pot up the seedlings into individual pots in rich well drained soil. If trying them outdoors, then plant them...

Mini Bonnet (Capsicum baccatum) Chili Pepper

Mini Bonnet Chili pepper makes a beautiful little tree with flat fruits and a sweet peach scent and taste.
20 Pepper Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). Pot up the seedlings into individual pots in rich well drained soil. If...

Habanero pepper (Capsicum chinense)

World famous for their uncompromising heat, Mexican habanero chillies are handled with great caution, minuscule amounts of the tiny fruits spice up a large variety of Mexican dishes.
40 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). Po...

Mulato pepper (Capsicum anuum)

Mild Mexican chilli, essential ingredient for the famous cocoa-based Mole-sauce.
Seed packet

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). Pot up the seedlings into individual pots in rich well drained soil. If trying them outdoors, then pl...

Cayenne (Capsicum annuum)

The famous Cayenne pepper. Dried and ground, these firey chillies make a pungent red pepper. The potted plant itself needs the warmth of a greenhouse or a kitchen to survive in north Europe.
50 Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). ...

'Lemon Drop' Hot Peppers (Capsicum baccatum)

A Peruvian hot pepper, with bright yellow fruits, with a touch of citrus flavor.
20 Pepper Seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds in sandy soil. Do not cover the small seeds, but press gentle into the earth. Keep seeds in constant moisture with temperatures of about 20 °C (68 °F). In winter, the dormant period, plants shoul...

Hungarian Hot Wax (Capsicum annuum)

Originally from Hungary. This chile grows up to 23 cm in length and 4 cm in diameter. It is eaten in its yellow form it is sweet and succulent and ideal for stuffing. Medium hot..
30 Chili pepper seeds

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (...

Bishops Crown (Capsicum baccatum) Chilli Pepper

Bishops Crown has an unusual shape and a spicy fruity flavor.
Seed packet

Growing instructions
Sow seeds late winter to early spring indoors. The seed usually germinates in 3 - 4 weeks at 20 °C (68 °F). Pot up the seedlings into individual pots in rich well drained soil. If trying them outdoors, then plant them out after ...