2026 Peppers
This page highlights the pepper varieties planned for the 2026 growing season.
Selections range from sweet and mild to specialty and heat-focused peppers, chosen for flavor, cultural significance, and growing interest.
Selections range from sweet and mild to specialty and heat-focused peppers, chosen for flavor, cultural significance, and growing interest.
| Variety Name | Category | Heat Level | Flavor / Fruit Description | Primary Use | Why It’s Here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aji Amarillo | Medium Heat | Medium | Bright golden peppers with fruity, citrus-forward flavor | Sauce / Cooking | Essential Peruvian culinary pepper |
| Rob’s Rad Jalapeño | Mild Heat | Mild | Classic jalapeño shape with balanced heat and traditional flavor | Fresh / Pickling | Approachable heat for most gardeners |
| Pimenta de Neyde | Super Hot | Very hot | Dark purple-black peppers with strong heat and dramatic appearance | Sauce | Grown for heat and striking foliage |
| Chocolate Bhut Jolokia | Super Hot | Extreme | Deep brown peppers with smoky flavor and intense heat | Sauce (careful use) | For experienced heat lovers only |
| Leutschauer Paprika | Specialty / Heritage | Mild | Elongated red peppers with rich paprika flavor | Drying / Cooking | Traditional Hungarian paprika pepper |
| Aji Dulce | Specialty / Heritage | Very mild | Fruity, floral aroma similar to habanero with little to no heat | Fresh / Sauce | Habanero flavor without the burn |
| Candy Cane | Sweet | No heat | Green and white striped peppers that ripen red, crisp and mild | Fresh / Decorative | Visual standout with reliable sweetness |
| 7 Pot Primo | Super Hot | Extreme | Large, bumpy pods with intense heat and fruity undertones | Sauce (very limited use) | Serious heat for pepper enthusiasts |
| Bull’s Horn Yellow (Corno di Toro Giallo) | Sweet | No heat | Long, tapered yellow peppers with tender flesh and mild sweetness | Roasting / Grilling | Classic Italian cooking pepper |
| Jimmy Nardello | Sweet | No heat | Long, thin red peppers with rich sweetness, especially when fried | Frying / Roasting | Beloved Italian heirloom prized for flavor |
| Datil | Hot | Hot | Small lantern-shaped peppers with fruity, intense heat | Sauce | Regional Florida heirloom |
| Brazilian Starfish | Specialty | Mild–Medium | Star-shaped peppers with fruity flavor and moderate heat | Fresh / Sauce | Unique shape and visual appeal |
| Doe Hill Golden Bell | Sweet | No heat | Thick-walled golden bell pepper with crisp texture and classic sweet flavor | Fresh / Cooking | Appalachian heirloom with excellent versatility |
| Aji Limon | Medium Heat | Medium | Vivid yellow peppers with sharp citrus notes | Fresh / Sauce | Bold flavor without extreme heat |
| Fried Chicken | Mild Heat | Mild | Wrinkled pods with rich flavor and gentle heat | Frying / Roasting | Fun, conversation-starting variety |