Variety   Description Heat Index Aji Amarillo Deep yellow, sometimes orange, 4-5" long hot pepper from Peru. The Aji Amarillo has a wonderful fruity flavor with intense heat. Heat level 7.5. a.k.a. Yellow Peruvian Chile hot Aji Brazilian Pumpkin Very beautiful and very rare, this Brazilian origin peppers produces bright red, ridged fruits with a very hot flavor. Sturdy plants are heavy producers of the 1" fruits that resemble mini-pumpkins. Fruits ripen from green to orange-red then red and in fruit, this pepper is one of the prettiest you'll see in the garden. 90 days. hot Aji Crystal A great Aji-type, originally from Chile. Produces 1.5x3.5" long fruits that ripen from pale green to pale yellow and then finally to a bright red. The fruits have a waxy skin and very hot citrusy flavor. Perfect for salsas! Moderate hot heat. 36". 90 days. low heat Aji Habanero An Aji pepper that looks and tastes like a Habanero! Aji Habanero fruits ripen to a golden orange yellow, with a tapered, wrinkled shape. Unlike the Habanero, this Aji has minimal heat, but retains the smoky flavor so associated with the Habanero. Great for eating and a pretty plant too! low heat Aji Lemon Drop Often known as simply 'Lemon Drop', this Aji-type bears pretty lemon-yellow peppers that are a couple of inches long. Similar to the Aji Amarillo, but shorter, the Lemon Drop has a very hot flavor and a pretty, wrinkled appearance. Plants bear quite well. very hot Aji Limo A very beautiful and uncommon chili pepper from the northern coast of Peru, the Aji Limo is from the same species as the famous Habanero. Flavor is great, and very hot. Fruits usually grow to about 3x1.5". very hot Aji Omnicolor A gorgous Aji pepper with fruits of multiple color ranging in ripening from white to purple, yellow, orange and red. Plants are compact, to 1-2ft, somewhat spreading and prolific to fruit. The highly ornamental fruits are hot to the taste and the plant is an attractive specimen for any garden. hot Aji Pineapple A pretty type of Aji pepper, with slender fruits that grow to 2.5", with slightly enlarged mid-sections. The yellow ripening fruits have a sort of citrusy flavor, with moderate heat. Relatively early to mature and quite ornamental. moderate to hot Black Scorpion Tongue A rare and very hot pepper with wrinkled fruits that ripen through a variety of stages to red. Flavor is quite hot. Small to medium sized plants bear well. This pepper remains little grown. Along with its hot flavor, the Scorpion Tongue is quite unique in shape and makes an attractive ornamental. 80 days. very hot Bolivian Rainbow A gorgeous ornamental, the Bolivian Rainbow has both striking purple foliage and fruits that ripen between a variety of colors. The conical, 1" fruits cover the plant in various stages of ripening from purple to yellow, orange and finally red. The peppers are also edible and are quite hot. 2-3' plant, some similarities to the NuMex Twilight. 80 days. hot Bulgarian Carrot A bright orange pepper that is shaped like a carrot! The Bulgarian Carrot has a great crunchy flavor that is medium to hot in spiciness. Fruits grow in nice clusters on 18" plants. Ornamental and edible! 70-80 days. moderate hot Caribbean Red Habanero Though its hard to be sure, this may be the hottest pepper in the world, eclipsing even the lofty spiciness of the Orange Habanero. Rates upwards of 400,000 on the Scoville scale. Small bush to 1-3ft. very hot 400,000+ Cascabel A very unique chile from Mexico, the cascabel has a nutty, smoked flavor, with a heat level of 4. A great chile for a wide assortment of dishes it is often used dried. Ripens to a very dark red color. When dried the fruits sound like a rattle when the seeds are still contained inside. moderate Cascabella A small pepper with a fairly mild but spicy flavor. Plants grow to 1-3ft and are extremely prolific, with the little carrot-shaped peppers growing in much abundance. Peppers ripen from green to yellow, orange, and then red. 65-75 days. mild Cayenne, Golden A bright yellow-gold version of the ever-popular Cayenne. Fruits grow to 6" and ripen to a beautiful golden yellow. Flavor is like the regular Cayenne, intense and hot. 70-75 days. hot 30,000-50,000 Cherry Cherry shaped pepper to 1-2". Mildly hot flavor, excellent for cooking and pickling #570 moderate 3000-5000 Cherry Sweet A sweet cherry-type pepper bearing 1-1 1/4" across, red ripening fruits in the shape of a cherry. Plants fruit heavily, fruits are pretty and uniform in shape. Used both green and red. 68-80 days. sweet de Arbol Red, slender pepper, up to 3" long. Originally from the Oaxaco and Jalisco states in Mexico. moderate Dong Xuan An Aji pepper type, the Dong Xuan hails from Vietnam and bears 3-4" conical peppers that are somewhat blocky. The heat level is high, and can approach some of the Habanero's. Still quite uncommon and desirable for any pepper enthusiast. hot Dutch Originally developed from the Cayenne, the Dutch Chili has a milder heat level making it a perfect choice in salads and cooking. Fruits grow to about 5-6" and have meaty flesh. Heat level 6. moderate Gypsy Colorful, 5" sweet pepper that changes colors from green to yellow, orange, and red. These medium sized peppers are very flavorful and quite ornamental on the plant as they ripen. Makes a delightful selection much unlike the common bell peppers. 60 days. sweet Hawaiian Sweet Hot From Hawaii, this elongated and pointed pepper is popular in salsas and chutneys. Fruits grow to 2", with a conical shape and a moderate level of heat. Very uncommon. Popular in parts of Hawaii. moderate Hot Apple a.k.a Almapaprika. a 2", circular pepper somewhat resembling an apple. Originally from Hungary, the Hot Apple pepper has a nice flavor and thick, crunchy flesh. Medium-hot. moderate Hot Banana Medium sized pepper up to 6-9" long, 1-2" wide. Flavor is mildly spicy. This pepper ripen to a red color, but is usually picked and used while still yellow. a.k.a. Yellow Hungarian Wax. moderate Japanese Slender red colored pepper up to 4-6" long. Similar in appearance to the Cayenne and Thai Dragon, but having a mild flavor. mild Jimmy Nardello's Sweet Italian Frying Pepper A classic pepper originally from Italy, the Jimmy Nardello bears 12", red ripening peppers that are great for frying. This is a sweet variety, so the peppers lack heat. The two foot tall plants are quite productive and pretty when in fruit. 80-90 days. sweet Kung Pao Long, thin, dark red skinned pepper with a mildly hot flavor. Excellent for use in Asian cooking. Fruits grow to several inches long and bear heavily on sturdy plants. A recent hybrid introduction. 10-20 seeds per pack. moderate Pepperoncini Extremely mild hot pepper often used in Italian cuisine. 2-5" fruits wrinkle as they ripen to a red color. mild Pequin Tiny chile, about 1" long, but extremely hot, and commonly used in ultra-spicy meals. Plants are semi-annual and in warmer climates can survive for several years. hot Peter A still rare and provacative pepper with quite a bit of heat. The cylindrical peppers grow to 3-4", with prominent wrinkles and an appearance likened to male anatomy. Very strange, hot flavor, a sure conversation piece in the garden. hot Philippines Long Green, Siling Haba A popular hot pepper in the Philippines. Fruits are about 2-3" long, slender, though tapered towards the bottom. Flavor is quite hot and the peppers are popular for use in Philippines cooking. Plants grow to 2-3ft and bear heavily. Often used while green, the pretty peppers ripen to red. hot Sheepnose Pimiento A superb type of Pimiento Pepper producing hefty, blocky fruits that grow to 3" x 4". The flavorful fruits are quite sweet and juicy and perfect for classic Pimiento uses such as canning. 70-80 days. sweet-mild Shishito A wrinkled sweet pepper usually used when green. The Shishito is very popular in Japan and grow to 3-4". While they are sweet peppers they have a slight hot edge, making them stand out from completely mild bell peppers. Thin walled fruits. sweet Siling Lara An uncommon sweet pepper from the Philippines. Blocky fruits grow to a few inches and have a very mild sweet pepper flavor. Fruits are popular in the Philippines for a variety of uses. Erect plants grow to 2-3ft and bear well. 70-75 days. sweet Thai Dragon Originally from Thailand, similar to the Cayenne pepper. Commonly used in Thai dishes for flavor and seasoning. hot Thai, Orange Orange skinned variety of the flaming hot thai pepper. This variety is widely used in Thai cooking and is six times hotter than jalapeno peppers. A single plant can produce up to 200 fruits. Easily container grown, or as an annual. Beautiful fruits are bright orange and when in full fruit the plant makes for an amazing ornamental! hot