Okra Long Pod Green (Abelmoschus esculentus) is a timeless heirloom variety celebrated for its high productivity, tender texture, and long, dark green pods. Producing slender, deeply ribbed pods that stay tender at longer lengths than typical okras, it offers a rich, classic flavor. Growing on sturdy, upright plants adorned with beautiful cream-colored, hibiscus-like blossoms, this heat-loving crop delivers a steady harvest throughout the warm summer months. It is an essential staple for frying, grilling, roasting, or thickening traditional gumbos, soups, and stews.
Okra Red Burgundy (Abelmoschus esculentus), an All-America Selections winner, is a stunning heirloom variety prized for its edible tender pods and dramatic garden appearance. Producing high yields of deep burgundy-red pods on striking red stems with hibiscus-like pale yellow flowers, it bridges the gap between ornamental beauty and productive vegetable growing. The tender, 6–8 inch pods retain their subtle, tender flavor whether roasted, fried, grilled, or added to soups, gumbos, and stews.
Pepper Apache (Capsicum annuum) is an award-winning, highly productive dwarf hot chili variety renowned for its high yield of fiery, bright red peppers on exceptionally compact plants. Growing to a neat height of just 12 to 18 inches, it produces an impressive canopy of 2- to 3-inch emerald-green conical pods that ripen to a vivid, glossy scarlet red. Delivering a bold, spicy heat rating of 70,000 to 80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), Apache pairs its fiery kick with a crisp, sweet, fruity undertone. Its naturally tidy footprint, heavy cropping habit, and striking visual appeal make it an outstanding choice for patio containers, sunny windowsills, raised beds, and ornamental hot pepper gardens.
Pepper 'Big Red' (Capsicum annuum) is a high-yielding, open-pollinated heirloom bell pepper prized for its large size, blocky shape, and exceptionally sweet flavor. Producing heavy, 3- to 4-lobed fruits measuring 4 inches wide and up to 4 inches long, it transitions from deep green to a brilliant, glossy crimson red at full maturity. Slicing open the pod reveals thick, juicy, crisp flesh with a rich, sugary-sweet taste and no heat. Outstanding for fresh salads, stuffing, roasting, grilling, and freezing, Big Red is a reliable performer in summer vegetable gardens and raised beds.
Pepper 'California Wonder' (Capsicum annuum), also known as Cal Wonder, is the benchmark open-pollinated heirloom bell pepper that set the industry standard upon its introduction in 1928. Producing sturdy, upright bush plants 18 to 24 inches tall, it yields heavy 4-inch, 4-lobed blocky peppers with thick, crisp walls. The fruit transitions from dark glossy green to brilliant sweet crimson red at full maturity. Carrying crisp, tender flesh with zero heat, California Wonder is an essential choice for fresh salads, vegetable platters, stuffing, roasting, and home freezing.
Pepper Cayenne (Capsicum annuum) is an iconic heirloom chili pepper celebrated worldwide for its fiery heat, vibrant red color, and exceptional culinary versatility. Producing heavy yields of slender, 4–6 inch tapered pods that mature from deep green to brilliant scarlet red, it delivers a sharp, clean heat rating between 30,000 and 50,000 Scoville Heat Units. Outstanding for fresh slicing, hot sauces, pickling, or drying and grinding into classic homemade cayenne pepper flake or powder, this hardy variety thrives in summer garden conditions.
Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) encompasses a vast and popular family of heirloom peppers prized for bringing heat, vibrant color, and bold flavor to global cuisines. Producing abundant yields of slender, pointed pods that mature from bright green to deep scarlet red, these versatile peppers deliver a pleasant, invigorating kick. Outstanding for fresh salsas, hot sauces, drying, stringing into decorative ristras, or grinding into chili powder, they are a prolific, heat-loving staple for summer gardens.
Pepper Jalapeño (Capsicum annuum) is the definitive open-pollinated heirloom chili classic, celebrated worldwide for its versatile medium heat, thick crisp walls, and rich, earthy flavor. Producing sturdy, bushy 24- to 36-inch plants, it yields a prolific harvest of 3- to 3.5-inch, blunt-ended conical pods. The peppers begin as a glossy dark green before ripening to a deep, vibrant crimson red at full maturity. Ranging from 2,500 to 8,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), Jalapeño provides the perfect spicy kick for fresh salsas, home pickling, jalapeño poppers, grilling, and hot sauces.
Pepper 'Long Horn' (Capsicum annuum), also known as Italian Long Horn or Corno di Toro (Horn of the Bull), is a traditional open-pollinated Italian heirloom prized for its sweet flavor, thin skin, and long, curved pods. Growing on sturdy, heavy-yielding bush plants 24 to 36 inches tall, it yields abundant tapered peppers measuring 6 to 10 inches in length. Ripening from dark green to a brilliant, glossy red, the crisp pods possess thick, sweet flesh completely free of heat. Outstanding for fresh slicing into salads, roasting whole on the grill, frying in olive oil, stuffing, and drying for sweet pepper powder, Long Horn remains a staple in Mediterranean culinary gardens.
Orange Habanero Pepper (Capsicum chinense) is a famous heirloom chili prized for its extreme heat, distinctive lantern shape, and rich fruity-citrus aroma. Producing abundant yields of 1–2 inch wrinkled peppers that ripen from pale green to vibrant brilliant orange, it packs an intense punch rating 100,000 to 350,000 Scoville Heat Units. Essential for authentic hot sauces, spicy salsas, marinades, and Caribbean jerk dishes, it brings both scorching heat and complex flavor to the summer garden.
Pepper Red Habanero (Capsicum chinense) is a famous heirloom chili pepper renowned for its intense, searing heat and underlying fruity, floral flavor. Producing heavy yields of small, lantern-shaped pods that mature from deep emerald green to a glossy crimson red, it packs an extraordinary hot kick (100,000–350,000 Scoville Heat Units). Highly prized for crafting fiery hot sauces, spicy salsas, marinades, and pepper powders, this compact, heat-loving plant delivers high yields for home gardens and hot pepper enthusiasts.
Pepper 'Sweet Banana' (Capsicum annuum), an award-winning heirloom selection dating back to 1941, is prized for its high productivity, early maturity, and mild, sweet flavor. Producing abundant, tapered pendant fruits 6 to 8 inches long, it transitions from pale yellow-green to vibrant yellow, later maturing to deep crimson red. The thick-walled, crisp flesh carries a light, sweet taste with zero to minimal heat (0–500 SHU). Exceptionally versatile in the kitchen, Sweet Banana is a favored choice for fresh slicing, salad toppings, pickling, frying, and roasting.
