Chilli Seeds
MILD
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ANAHEIM
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: USA
Heat Level: 1
Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 15 cm
Plant Size: 60 - 90 cm tall
Description:
The ANAHEIM is one of the original New Mexico Hatch varieties. It was known as as New Mexico No. 9 before it was renamed after being taken to California where it is commercially grown. It has lots of flavour with a mild heat. It can be used as a capsicum substitute where a touch of heat is desired in a dish, or it is an ideal shape for stuffing and baking. This variety is reported to be over 300 years old.
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BIG JIM
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: USA
Heat Level: 2 - 3
Fruit Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 20 - 30 cm long
Plant Size: 60 - 90cm tall
Description:
The BIG JIM is one of the New Mexico Hatch varieties. It has lots of delicious fruity flavour with a mild heat. Its thick flesh and size make it ideal for stuffing and baking. It is also a good chilli for frying when it develops a smoky flavour.
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CASCABEL
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: Mexico
Heat Level: 1 - 3
Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 3 cm
Plant Size: 60 - 90 cm tall
Description:
The CASABEL is a popular Mexican chilli that is often used in its dried state. Fruity when eaten fresh, it takes on more of a smoky, woody flavour when dried. This variety is also a good one for frying or roasting.
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CHUPETINHO RED
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: Brazil
Heat Level: 2 - 4
Matures: pale green to red
Fruit Size: 2 - 3 cm
Plant Size: 45 cm tall
Description:
The CHUPETINHO RED (aka Biquinho, Nipple, Little Beak Chilli) is an heirloom from the c. chinense species, the same family as the world's hottest chillies. It has a similar fruity flavour to the hottest varieties (with some berry-like undertones) but with much less heat. The heat of this chilli tends to dissipate quite quickly. Perfect for those who like the flavour of the hotter varieties but not a lot of heat.
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CHUPETINHO YELLOW
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: Brazil
Heat Level: 2 - 3
Matures: pale green to yellow
Fruit Size: 2 - 3 cm
Plant Size: 45 cm tall
Description:
The CHUPETINHO YELLOW (aka Biquinho, Nipple, Little Beak Chilli) is the yellow version of this heirloom variety from the c. chinense species. The yellow chilli has the same fruity flavours as the red variety but it is not quite as hot. Like the red version, the heat tends to dissipate quickly. Perfect for those who like the flavour of the hotter varieties but not a lot of heat.
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FUSHIMI
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: Japan
Heat Level: 0 - 0.5
Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 12 - 15 cm
Plant Size: 60 - 90 cm tall
Description:
The FUSHIMI is a Japanese heirloom variety with a sweet chilli flavour but next to no heat. It is a versitile chilli that is delicious whether eaten straight off the plant, used in tempura, cooked into a stir-fry, fried, pickled, or used in any dish requiring some spicy flavour without the heat. This chilli is very popular in Japanese cuisine.
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PIMIENTOS DE PADRON
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: Spain
Heat Level: 1 to 4
Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 6 - 8 cm long
Plant Size: 45 - 60 cm tall
Description:
The PIMIENTOS DE PADRON is an heirloom chilli that was brought to Spain in the 16th century by monks returning from the Spanish colonies in South America. These chillies are traditionally picked when green and fried in olive oil and salt to make a very popular and delicious Spanish tapas. The Pimientos de Padron is also referred to as the roulette chilli because, although generally mild in the green stage of development, some chillies will develop more heat as they mature. The fun is not knowing which ones will be hotter.
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POBLANO (ANCHO)
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: Mexico
Heat Level: 2 - 4
Matures: green to deep red
Fruit Size: 8 - 12 cm long
Plant Size: 60 - 80 cm tall
Description:
The POBLANO ANCHO is a very popular Mexican chilli. Called Poblano when fresh and Ancho when dried, this chilli has lots of fruity flavour. It is ideal for stuffing and baking, or to use instead of capsicum to add a kick to any dish. It is often used in its dried form, when it takes on a smoky flavour.
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POBLANO (MULATO)
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: Mexico
Heat Level: 2 - 4
Matures: green to deep red/brown
Fruit Size: 8 - 12 cm long
Plant Size: 60 - 80 cm tall
Description:
The POBLANO MULATO is another of the Poblano varieites. It is a little sweeter than the red version and is also a very popular Mexican chilli. Called Poblano when fresh and Mulato when dried, this chilli has lots of fruity flavour. It is ideal for stuffing and baking, or to use instead of capsicum to add a kick to any dish. It is often used in its dried form, when it takes on a smoky flavour.
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SHISHITO
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: Japan
Heat Level: 1
Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 8 - 10 cm long
Plant Size: 60 - 75 cm tall
Description:
The SHISHITO is a mild heirloom chilli from Japan. It is ideal for frying and using in tempura and yakitori, or other traditional Japanese dishes. It is often picked and used in the green stage of development. Delicious fried in olive oil and sprinkled with salt.
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UBATUBA CAMBUCI
Seeds: 10 - 15
Price: $4.00
Region: Brazil
Heat Level: 0.5 - 2
Matures: green to red
Fruit Size: 4 cm wide
Plant Size: 90 - 120 cm tall
Description:
The UBATUBA CAMBUCI is a mild and crunchy chilli with lots of fruity, apple-like flavour. Its flesh has very little heat. Can be used as a capsicum replacement and is great in salads. It can also be stuffed and baked. It has an unusual and attractive shape, making the plant an interesting one to have in the garden.
*Seeds for BISHOP'S CROWN, a similar but hotter variety from Barbados, are available in the 'Hot' section of store.
