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Mini Bell Mix is a delightful assortment of compact, sweet, bite-sized bell peppers in a vivid mix of red, orange, yellow, and chocolate — the same...

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A classic, reliable jalapeño that ripens significantly earlier than standard types — ideal for shorter growing seasons and gardeners who want the f...

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Early Jalapeño is the go-to pepper for northern gardeners who want the classic jalapeño experience without the long wait — prolific plants produce ...

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Sunbright Bell Pepper brings a ray of sunshine to the garden and the table — bright yellow, 5-inch, four-lobed sweet peppers that are crisp, thick-...

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Keystone Giant Bell Pepper lives up to its name with massive, softball-sized fruits that are among the sweetest, most generously proportioned bell ...

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Sweet Banana Pepper is a classic, mild heirloom with long, pointed yellow fruits that ripen from light yellow through orange to bright red and deli...

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Emerald Giant Bell Pepper delivers exactly what the name promises — hefty, blocky, bright green bell peppers that are significantly larger than sta...

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A prolific, compact sweet pepper producing small, blocky orange fruits with crisp, juicy walls and a fruity sweetness perfect for snacking, roastin...

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Cal Wonder is the quintessential bell pepper — thick-walled, blocky, and brilliantly green ripening to a deep, sweet red, with a crisp texture and ...

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A high-yielding mini sweet pepper producing clusters of small, blocky red fruits with intense sweetness and bright, clean pepper flavor. These char...

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Purple Beauty is a visually striking bell pepper that ripens from a deep, glossy purple to a richer red, making it a standout in the garden and on ...

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Big Red Bell Pepper delivers an exceptional harvest of large, scarlet-red, thick-walled peppers bursting with natural sweetness and vivid color tha...

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A beloved, medium-hot wax pepper producing abundant pale yellow fruits that ripen through orange to red with increasing heat and sweetness. Mild to...

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California Wonder Bell Pepper has been the most popular bell variety since its introduction in 1928, and its staying power is entirely earned — the...

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Purple Beauty Bell Pepper is as striking in the kitchen as it is in the garden — the medium-sized, blocky fruits with their deep, lustrous purple c...

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Golden Cal Wonder Bell Pepper is the beautiful yellow variation of the classic California Wonder — sturdy, tall-growing plants produce thick-walled...

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Lilac Bell Pepper is a stunning and distinctive variety with a vibrant lilac-purple hue at harvest that transitions through color stages to red at ...

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Ancho Grande Poblano is the classic Mexican pepper with deep, glossy green pods and a bold, smoky-spicy flavor that's the backbone of authentic enc...

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This very hot pepper ripens from green to orange to red-orange, producing slender, pendant fruits measuring 1/2 by 2-1/4 inches on attractive 4-foo...

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Alma Paprika Pepper is a striking apple-shaped heirloom that starts creamy white before ripening to a vivid fire-engine red — and the flavor matche...

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Shishito is the beloved Japanese finger pepper that has taken the culinary world by storm — small, thin-walled, wrinkled green peppers blistered in...

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Early Jalapeño is the classic hot pepper that anchors so much of Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine — plump, dark-green fruits with thick walls, a moderat...

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Pepperoncini Pepper — also known as the Italian sweet pepper or Tuscan pepper — is a mild, tangy heirloom from southern Italy best known as the gre...

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Tam Mild Jalapeño is a Texas A&M University development that delivers all the distinctive, bright, grassy jalapeño flavor at a dramatically red...

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Chocolate Sweet Pepper is a gorgeous and unusual bell pepper that ripens to a rich, mahogany-brown with a flavor noticeably sweeter and more comple...

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Cayenne Slim is the hot pepper that belongs in every kitchen and spice cabinet — long, slender, bright-red fruits with a fiery, sharp heat that del...

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Anaheim Chili Pepper is a mild, meaty heirloom pepper with a bright, clean heat that makes it one of the most versatile peppers in the home garden....

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Yolo Wonder Bell Pepper was developed specifically for the hot, dry conditions of New Mexico and delivers impressively in challenging climates — th...

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Pumpkin Spice Jalapeño Pepper is a true orange jalapeño — everything you love about the classic green jalapeño in a vivid, warm orange package that...

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Sheepnose Sweet Pepper is a stocky, distinctive heirloom named for its unique blunt, rounded shape — resembling, unmistakably, the nose of a sheep....

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The classic salsa chile, this variety produces medium-hot, thick-walled peppers measuring 1-1/2 by 2-1/2 inches that are usually harvested green bu...

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Red Corno Di Toro Pepper — Bull's Horn pepper — is the world-renowned Italian sweet grilling pepper and the definitive choice for roasted peppers p...

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Shishito Pepper is a Japanese culinary treasure — the small, wrinkled green peppers are mild, slightly smoky, and deeply flavorful when blistered i...

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Serrano Tampiqueño Pepper is a must-have Mexican culinary pepper with small, orange-to-red fruits that carry a bright, clean heat at 5,000–15,000 S...

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Hungarian Sweet Yellow Pepper is a classic Central European sweet pepper with creamy, translucent yellow skin, thick flesh, and a mild, sweet flavo...

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Firecracker Ornamental Pepper is a showstopping container plant with abundant, upright-pointing fruits that ripen through yellow, orange, and brill...

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Originally from Hungary, this spice pepper is renowned for its excellent color and sweet, spicy flavor, with 3-foot plants producing an abundance o...

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Cayenne Purple Pepper is a stunning ornamental and culinary variety with amethyst-hued fruits that ripen through shades of deep purple before reach...

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Habanero Orange Pepper is one of the most aromatic and distinctive hot peppers in the world — small, lantern-shaped, brilliant orange fruits with a...

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Santa Fe Grande Pepper is a fun and colorful variety with a pleasantly mild heat of 500–750 Scoville units that's approachable for the whole family...

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A fiery, red-hot seasoning pepper, the Cayenne Long Red produces fruits that grow to about ½ x 3–5 inches and can be used fresh or dried, making th...

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Chocolate Beauty Bell Pepper is a gourmet variety that earns its name — the blocky, three-lobed fruits ripen to a rich, burnished chocolate-brown t...

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A California Wonder type with large, blocky, pendant fruits measuring 3-1/2 by 4 inches, this variety offers mosaic resistance and heavy foliage th...

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Diamond Bell Pepper is a beautiful and productive sweet pepper with classic three-lobed bell fruits that ripen from a clean, glistening white throu...

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An exceptionally productive habanero producing large, lantern-shaped fruits with the characteristic wrinkled, deeply orange skin and intensely frui...

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Giant Marconi Pepper is a gorgeous Italian heirloom sweet pepper with long, tapered, 8-inch fruits and an exceptional, sweet, smoky flavor that mak...

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Nardello is one of the most beloved sweet peppers among serious home cooks and chefs — an Italian heirloom from Basilicata with long, slender, wrin...

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Pepper Seeds for Planting: Sweet, Hot, and Everything in Between

Peppers repay a little patience with a lot of fruit, and growing from seed opens up far more varieties than any garden center rack. Our collection of pepper seeds covers crisp bells in green, yellow, red, and purple, sweet peppers for frying and snacking, mild chilies for roasting and stuffing, and fiery cayennes and habaneros for hot sauce. Most of the plants here are container-friendly, so a sunny patio can hold a pepper patch as easily as a garden bed. Filter by heirloom, days to maturity, and heat tolerance to narrow it down.

Pepper Plant Seeds by Heat Level: Mild, Medium, and Fiery

For crisp bells, California Wonder, Yolo Wonder, Keystone Giant, and Big Red are dependable classics, while Purple Beauty, Lilac, and Chocolate Beauty bring deep, moody color to the plate and the garden. Sweet pepper fans can grow Jimmy Nardello's, Giant Marconi, Red Corno di Toro, or the small Picnic peppers made for snacking. Shishito, Anaheim, Ancho Grande (a poblano), and Pepperoncini offer mild to medium flavor for roasting, stuffing, and pickling. Early Jalapeño, Serrano Tampiqueño, and Hungarian Hot Wax add medium to serious heat, and Cayenne Slim, Orange Cayenne, and the Habanero varieties are for gardeners who want fiery fruit to dry or turn into sauce. Alma and Hungarian Paprika are grown to dry and grind, and Firecracker adds ornamental color to containers.

Growing Peppers from Seed: Start Early and Keep Them Warm

Peppers are slow, heat-hungry plants, so the calendar matters more here than almost anywhere else in the garden. Start peppers from seed indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before your last frost, keep the soil near 80°F with a heat mat, and expect sprouts in two to three weeks. Harden the seedlings off for about two weeks, then set them out two to three weeks after your last frost, once the soil has reached at least 60°F and nights stay above 55°F. Most listings in this collection show 61 to 90 days to maturity, so a late start can leave you waiting on fruit. The Seedtime garden planning software builds a planting calendar around your frost dates, and the task list reminds you when to sow, harden off, and transplant.

Buy Pepper Seeds Online with One Shipping Charge

When you buy pepper seeds online here, you can add seeds from multiple suppliers to the same order and pay one flat shipping charge, or qualify for free standard shipping on Seedtime-fulfilled orders of $49 or more to the lower 48 states. Paid Seedtime members get 20% off seed packets marked "Fulfilled by Seedtime" and 5% off everything else in the store. You can start planning for free, and if you want unlimited calendars and layouts along with those store discounts, compare Seedtime's plans to find the right fit. Whether you want a single packet of pepper seeds for planting or a sweet, mild, and hot lineup, it all ships together.

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Why are my pepper plants flowering but not setting fruit?

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It's usually blossom drop, and weather is the most common trigger. Nights below 60°F, daytime highs above 90°F, and swings between dry and soaked soil can all make flowers fall before they're pollinated. Shade cloth during heat waves, row covers during cool snaps, and steady, even watering help. Once conditions settle, plants typically start setting fruit again.

How hot will my peppers be?

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Heat depends mostly on the variety, but growing conditions play a part, since stress from heat or dry soil can make hot peppers hotter. Fruit also gets spicier as it ripens, so letting hot types reach their final color on the plant gives you the most heat. Most of the burn sits in the white pith, not the seeds, and it's wise to wear gloves when handling hot types like cayenne and habanero.

Should I pick peppers green or wait for them to change color?

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Either works. Green peppers are edible and ready sooner, though they taste more bitter than fully ripe ones, which turn red, yellow, orange, or purple depending on the variety and get sweeter as they do. Picking regularly encourages the plant to keep producing, so harvest a few early if you like and leave the rest to color up. Cut the stems with pruners rather than pulling, since the branches snap easily.