
Season 2026 Pepper Collection
Every year we grow a different selection of peppers. Some are familiar favourites, some are rare heirloom
varieties, and some are among the hottest peppers on Earth.
Our goal is not simply to grow spicy peppers. We grow peppers with different flavours, colours,
shapes, aromas, and heat levels to showcase just how diverse the Capsicum
family can be.Everyday Kitchen Peppers
These are versatile peppers that work well in everyday cooking and are suitable for almost everyone.
Piman
The classic Japanese green pepper. Mild, crisp, and slightly bitter when green. A staple ingredient in Japanese home cooking and one of the most useful peppers in the kitchen.
Shishito
A traditional Japanese frying pepper. Usually mild, occasionally surprising. Delicious grilled, blistered in a frying pan, or served with a little salt.
Banana Pepper
Long, yellow, and very mild. Excellent fresh in salads, sliced onto sandwiches, or pickled.
Korean Pepper
A traditional pepper used in Korean cuisine. Often dried and ground into flakes or powder for kimchi and other dishes.
Sweet Peppers and Snacking Peppers
These peppers offer flavour and character without significant heat.
Sweet Chameleon
A colourful sweet pepper that changes colour as it ripens. Attractive, productive, and perfect for fresh eating.
Corno di Toro
An Italian heirloom whose name means "Bull's Horn." Large, sweet fruits with excellent flavour for roasting, grilling, or eating fresh.
Habanada
One of the most unusual peppers we grow. It looks and smells like a habanero but contains almost no heat. All the tropical fruit flavours of a habanero without the burn.
Cherry Pepper
Small, round peppers with thick flesh and a sweet flavour. Great for stuffing, pickling, or eating fresh.
Traditional Japanese Specialties
Unique Japanese varieties with long histories and distinctive characteristics.
Boutankousho
A regional Japanese pepper with a rich history and distinctive appearance. A wonderful example of Japan's diverse pepper heritage.
Fukumimi Joro
A traditional Japanese chili known for its long, elegant fruits and attractive appearance.
Himo Togarashi
The name means "string pepper." Produces long, slender fruits that are often dried and used in Japanese cooking.
Fruity and Aromatic Peppers
These varieties are famous for their flavour as much as their heat.
Aji Fantasy
A South American pepper with a crisp texture and bright fruity flavour. One of the most approachable introductions to the Aji family.
Aji Lemon
Also known as Lemon Drop Pepper. Produces bright yellow fruits with a citrus-like flavour that works beautifully in sauces and seafood dishes.
Sugar Rush
A favourite among pepper enthusiasts. Sweet, fruity, and complex, with a flavour unlike almost any supermarket pepper.
Medium Heat Classics
Enough heat to be exciting without overwhelming most people.
Jalapeño
One of the world's most famous peppers. Thick-walled fruits with a fresh green flavour and moderate heat. Excellent for grilling, stuffing, pickling, or smoking.
Habanero Red Savina
Once recognised as the hottest pepper in the world. Famous for its intense tropical fruit aroma and serious heat.
Superhot Peppers
These peppers are grown for experienced chili lovers. Handle with care.
Bhut Jolokia
Also known as the Ghost Pepper. One of the first peppers to break the one-million Scoville barrier and still a favourite among heat enthusiasts.
Moruga Scorpion
Originating from Trinidad. Famous for its intense heat and surprisingly fruity flavour.
Carolina Reaper
Known for its distinctive tail and extreme heat. For many years it held the world record as the hottest pepper officially measured.
Dragon's Breath
An extremely rare and exceptionally hot pepper developed in the United Kingdom. Grown mainly by collectors and heat enthusiasts.
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