A free packet of Surprise Mix (a mix of seeds from different varieties) is included in orders of 6 packets or more
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AFRICAN BIRDSEYE
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Africa
Heat Level: 8 - 9
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 2 - 3 cm long
Plant Size: 75 - 90 cm tall
Description:
The AFRICAN BIRDSEYE (also known as African Bird, Malawi Bird, Zimbabwe Bird, Peri Peri, and Piri Piri) has grown wild throughout Africa for centuries and is now cultivated. These chillies are very pungent with a sharp biting flavour.
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AJI AMARILLO
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Peru
Heat Level: 6
Fruit Matures: green to deep yellow / orange
Fruit Size: 8 - 12 cm long
Plant Size: 90 - 120 cm tall
Description:
The AJI AMARILLO is one of the most popular chillies in Peru. It has a crisp flesh and lots of fruity flavour with delicious mango and passionfruit undertones. The title ‘aji’ means ‘chilli’ in Spanish is applied to many of the Peruvian chillies. Aji Amarillo paste is a widely used condiment throughout South America. When dried, this varieity is known as Aji Mirasol and takes on a delicious apricot flavour.
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AJI LIMON
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Peru
Heat Level: 6
Fruit Matures: green to yellow
Fruit Size: 6 cm long
Plant Size: 60 - 90 cm tall
Description:
The AJI LIMON (aka Lemon Drop, Hot Lemon) is another of the fruity Peruvian chillies. It has a crisp flesh with lots of delicious citrus flavour. An ideal chilli to use fresh due to its texture, flavour and vivid colour. Can also be used in cooking to add hot citrus flavours to any dish.
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AJI MOCHERO
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Peru
Heat Level: 8
Fruit Matures: green to yellow
Fruit Size: 5 - 6 cm long
Plant Size: 50 cm tall
Description:
The AJI MOCHERO (aka Habanero Limon, Beni Highlands, Hot Lemon) is from the c. chinense chilli species, unlike most of the other Peruvian ‘aji’ varieties which are c. baccatum. It is renowned for being one of the oldest of the Peruvian heirloon varieties, reported to be over 2000 years old. These chillies are pungent and fruity with citrus undertones.
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AJI OMNICOLOUR
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Peru
Heat Level: 6- 7
Fruit Matures: white - yellow - purple blush - orange - red
Fruit Size: 6 cm long
Plant Size: 60 cm tall
Description:
The AJI OMNICOLOUR has the crisp fruitiness that the Peruvian chillies are renown for. With a delicious citrus undertone, this chilli goes through a number of colours as it ripens on the bush and looks beautiful with all colours showing at once. Can be picked at any colour stage, but will increase in sweetness and heat the longer it is left to ripen. Adds vibrant colour and fruity heat to any dish.
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AJI PINEAPPLE
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Peru
Heat Level: 8
Fruit Matures: green to deep yellow
Fruit Size: 8 cm long
Plant Size: 60 -90 cm tall
Description:
The AJI PINEAPPLE is a rare variety that can be compared to the Aji Limon in shape and flavour, but tends to grow larger and is a touch hotter. And while it has a citrus undertone, the predominant aroma and flavour is tropical pineapple. Like the other aji varieties, its crisp fruitiness means it is delicious fresh, but it can also be used to add some sweet tropical flavour and heat to any cooked dish.
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BISHOP’S CROWN
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Barbados
Heat Level: 6 - 8
Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 4 cm
Plant Size: 60 - 90 cm tall
Description:
The BISHOP’S CROWN (also known as Bell, Joker’s Hat, Balloon) is an attractive chilli with an unusual shape, making the plant an interesting one to have in the garden. The chilli has a good heat around the placenta and seeds with less heat and lots of fruity apple-like flavour in the crunchy flesh. Great in salads and can be stuffed and baked.
*A milder version of this chilli from Brazil, that has little to no heat, is called the Ubatuba Cambuci. Seeds for this variety can be found in the ‘Mild’ section of the store.
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BOLIVIAN RAINBOW
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Bolivia
Heat Level: 7
Fruit Matures: purple to yellow to orange to red
Fruit Size: 2 cm long
Plant Size: 60 - 90 cm tall
Description:
The BOLIVIAN RAINBOW is a small cone-shaped heirloom chilli that has grown for centuries in Bolivia. The chillies are pungent with a spicy flavour. They grow upright on the plant, which looks beautiful with all colours showing at once. The plant has green foliage with purple in the stems and purple flowers.
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INCA RED DROP
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Peru
Heat Level: 6
Fruit Matures: green to bright red
Fruit Size: 3 cm long
Plant Size: 60 cm tall
Description:
The INCA RED DROP is another of the fruity Peruvian chillies. It has a crisp flesh with lots of delicious sweet grape-like flavour. An ideal chilli to use fresh due to its texture, flavour and vivid colour. Can also be used in cooking to add some heat and fruity flavour to any dish.
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LAUNGI
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: India
Heat Level: 8 - 9
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 5 - 7 cm long
Plant Size: 60 - 90 cm tall
Description:
The LAUNGI is a very pungent chilli from India, one of the hottest outside of the c. chinense species. It has lots of spicy flavour and is the perfect chilli to use for a hot curry. This chilli can also be dried to make an intensely hot bright red powder.
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MANZANO RED
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Peru
Heat Level: 7 - 8
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 6 cm
Plant Size: 120+ cm tall
Description:
The MANZANO is an heirloom chilli that has grown in Peru and Bolivia for thousands of years. It was used by the Incas to flavour food and drinks. It is still widely used in Peruvian cuisine. The Manzano has a thick, juicy skin which is hot and fruity with sweet undertones. The plant has a vine-like growing habit and can grow quite large if not pruned back. A cold tolerant variety.
*Please note that the seeds for the Manzano varieties are black / dark brown in colour.
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MANZANO YELLOW
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Peru
Heat Level: 7 - 8
Fruit Matures: green to yellow
Fruit Size: 6 cm
Plant Size: 120+ cm tall
Description:
The MANZANO YELLOW is similar to the red variety, with a thick juicy skin and the same sweet fruitiness, but it is generally slightly hotter. An heirloom variety which was used by the Incas to flavour food and drinks. It is still widely used in Peruvian cuisine. The plant has a vine-like growing habit and can grow quite large if not pruned back. A cold tolerant variety.
*Please note that the seeds for the Manzano varieties are black / dark brown in colour.
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PURPLE TIGER
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Temporarily Unavailable
Region: USA
Heat Level: 7
Fruit Matures: purple to red
Fruit Size: 2 - 3 cm long
Plant Size: 45 - 60 cm tall
Description:
The PURPLE TIGER is a pungent chilli with sweet undertones that ripens from purple (sometimes with a stripe) to a deep red. Adds interesting colour to salsa and other dishes. The plant has variegated foliage in green, purple and white and it looks beautiful covered in purple and red chillies.
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SERRANO
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Mexico
Heat Level: 6
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 6 - 7 cm long
Plant Size: 45 - 60 cm tall
Description:
The SERRANO is a favourite in Mexican cuisine. A tasty chilli with a thick flesh and lots of delicious spicy flavour.
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TABASCO
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Mexico
Heat Level: 8
Fruit Matures: yellow to red
Fruit Size: 5 cm long
Plant Size: 60 - 90 cm tall
Description:
The TABASCO, named after the Mexican state where it originated, is a pungent heirloom chilli that is used to make the famous Tabasco Sauce and has been since the 1860s. Make your own version of the sauce with this chilli. It is also an easy chilli to dry.
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THAI BIRDSEYE
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Thailand / Asia
Heat Level: 8
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 3 cm long
Plant Size: 75 - 120 cm tall
Description:
The THAI BIRDSEYE (also known as Thai Hot, or simply as Birdseye) is a popular chilli used widely throughout Asia and Australia. It has a spicy flavour and a good heat. Use it fresh or cooked in any cuisine to add spicy heat.
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THAI DRAGON
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Thailand
Heat Level: 8 - 9
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 4 - 6 cm long
Plant Size: 45 - 60 cm tall
Description:
The THAI DRAGON (also known as Asian Birdseye) is an heirloom variety that has a delicious piquant flavour and a spiciness that is typical of Thai chillies. The plant is prolific and looks very attractive covered in these slender chillies.
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THUNDER MOUNTAIN LONGHORN
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
TEMPORARILY UNAVAILABLE
Region: China
Heat Level: 8
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 15 - 30 cm long
Plant Size: 100 cm tall
Description:
The THUNDER MOUNTAIN LONGHORN comes from the Leigongshan Mountains in China, which are also known as the Thunder Mountains. The chillies are pungent with delicious spicy flavours and can grow up to 30cm in length.
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