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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BIG JIM
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: New Mexico
Heat Level: 3 - 4
Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 20 - 30cm long
Plant Size: 70 cm tall
Description:
The BIG JIM is one popular varieties grown in the Hatch Valley, an area that stretches along the Rio Grande in New Mexico. The soil and growing conditions in the Hatch Valley create a unique growing environment for the chillies which are renowned for their delicious flavour. Hatch chillies are typically picked in the green stage of development and have lots of flavour which is further enhanced through frying or roasting. They are often consumed roasted throughout the American southwest during autumn. Growing up to 30cm long, the Big Jim is one of the larger chillies in the world.
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CAYENNE RED
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: French Guiana
Heat Level: 3 - 5
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 10 - 15 cm long
Plant Size: 90 - 120 cm tall
Description:
The CAYENNE RED is named after the town of Cayenne in French Guiana. It is the larger (thicker) of the cayenne chillies & is milder than the Cayenne Long Thin, being a medium to hot chilli. It has lots of sweet spicy flavour. Prolific bush.
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GUINDILLA
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Spain
Heat Level: 2 - 3 (green) 5 - 6 (red)
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 12 - 15 cm long
Plant Size: 70 cm tall
Description:
The GUINDILLA (AKA Guindilla Verde, Piparras) is one of the flavoursome chillies from the Basque region of Spain. It has a spicy but sweet flavour and is a popular tapas when prepared one of two ways: either picked when green and pickled in vinegar, or fried in garlic and olive oil. While fairly mild when young and green, it develops a medium-heat if left to ripen to red. This chilli dries well and makes tasty flakes or powder.
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JALAPENO
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Mexico
Heat Level: 4
Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 6 cm long
Plant Size: 45 - 60 cm tall
Description:
The JALAPENO is another of Mexico’s most popular and tasty chillies. It is often picked and consumed in the green stage of development, but is hotter if left to ripen to red. Ideal for pickling. Compliments any Mexican dish.
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JALAPENO PURPLE
Seeds: 15 - 20
Price: $4.00
Region: Mexico
Heat Level: 4
Matures: green to purple to red
Fruit Size: 5 - 6 cm long
Plant Size: 45 - 60 cm tall
Description:
The JALAPENO PURPLE goes through a purple growth stage before ripening to red. It can be picked in the purple stage to add intersting colour to any dish. Similar in flavour to the original Jalapeno but a little sweeter. The bush looks beautiful with all colours showing at once.
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