{"title":"For Fresh Eating \u0026 Snacking","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrow peppers you can enjoy in salads, on snack plates, and straight from the garden. This small selection of pepper seeds focuses on sweet flavor and gentle heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind your favorite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Habanada brings fruity habanero-style flavor with little to no heat; Mad Hatter offers sweet crunch with a touch of warmth; White Biquinho adds mild, tangy bites; and Jimmy Nardello brings sweet Italian pepper flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChoose a few varieties for different colors, shapes, and flavors. Mild does not always mean completely heatless; see each listing for details. These listings are for seed packets, not fresh peppers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mad-hatter","title":"Mad Hatter #123","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMad Hatter Pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Mad Hatter Pepper is a whimsical, award-winning variety that charms with its quirky, lobed shape and vibrant flavor. A standout in the Capsicum baccatum family, it offers a playful mix of sweet, citrusy notes with just a kiss of heat — typically ranging from 100 to 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). Perfect for snacking fresh, stuffing, pickling, or slicing into salads, this pepper brings both beauty and utility to the table. Its high yields and unique, hat-like pods make it a favorite for gardeners who love flavor, fun, and flair in equal measure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eEach package contains 10 to 20 seeds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10–20 seeds per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically 8–21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NCpepperseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47051185291523,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8460\/7235\/files\/IMG_0324.jpg?v=1765059809"},{"product_id":"aji-white-fantasy","title":"Aji White Fantasy #18","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAji White Fantasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd some beauty to your pepper patch with the Aji White Fantasy – a rare and elegant variety that blends tropical sweetness with just the right touch of heat. These creamy white, lantern-shaped pods are a visual stunner and offer a gentle burn in the range of 5,000 to 15,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making them perfect for those who enjoy flavor-forward spice without overwhelming fire. The Aji White Fantasy delivers notes of citrus and fruit, ideal for mild salsas, fresh sauces, stuffed pepper recipes, or simply snacking off the plant. Its compact plants are heavy producers and thrive in gardens or containers. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10–20 seeds per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically 8–21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NCpepperseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47302179717379,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8460\/7235\/files\/IMG_0355.jpg?v=1765058895"},{"product_id":"sugar-rush-stripy","title":"Sugar Rush Stripy  #188","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSugar Rush Stripy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – a stunning and flavorful pepper that delivers medium heat with a tropical twist and jaw-dropping appearance. A natural mutation of the Sugar Rush Peach, this rare variety produces elongated, slightly wrinkled pods striped with vibrant streaks of yellow, orange, and red. With a balanced heat level of 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), the Sugar Rush Stripy offers a sweet, fruity flavor with notes of citrus and a mild burn that builds gently. Perfect for salsas, fruit-based hot sauces, fresh eating, or colorful ferments, it’s as versatile as it is beautiful. The plants are vigorous, ornamental, and prolific, often showing multiple color phases at once for a truly eye-catching garden display. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach pack includes 10–20 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NCpepperseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47442096029955,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8460\/7235\/files\/IMG_0588.jpg?v=1765054352"},{"product_id":"peppadew","title":"Peppadew  #152","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeppadew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – a sweet and tangy South African favorite, the Peppadew pepper is loved worldwide for its unique balance of bright flavor and mild, friendly heat. With a gentle kick of just 500 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), this cherry-sized pepper offers a delicious burst of sweet, slightly piquant flavor, making it perfect for stuffing with cheese, pickling, adding to pizzas, salads, sandwiches, and antipasto platters. Its juicy, crisp flesh and vibrant red color make it as appealing to the eye as it is to the palate. The plants are compact, productive, and thrive in garden beds or containers, yielding clusters of small, round pods throughout the season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each pack includes 10–20 premium seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NCpepperseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47442111430915,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8460\/7235\/files\/IMG-3922_1e20b870-e5aa-4e91-9d1b-687069d02ae0.png?v=1786113408"},{"product_id":"peach-sugar-rush-suave","title":"Peach Sugar Rush Suave  #147","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeach Sugar Rush Suave\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – a smooth and flavorful twist on the original Sugar Rush line, the Peach Sugar Rush Suave offers all the fruity sweetness with a gentler heat that’s perfect for everyday use. These elongated, peach-colored pods ripen to a soft orange-pink hue and burst with tropical flavor—think apricot, melon, and citrus—with just enough warmth to light up your palate. With a mellow burn of around 5,000 to 10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), this variety delivers sweet heat ideal for hot sauces, fruit-forward salsas, grilling, and snacking straight from the garden. Plants are tall, vigorous, and extremely productive, often producing dozens of beautifully colored pods throughout the season. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10–20 seeds per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically 8–21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NCpepperseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47442393137411,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8460\/7235\/files\/FullSizeRender_d2467601-3c6e-4f79-80a3-abc395171afd.jpg?v=1786297472"},{"product_id":"white-bell-stripey","title":"White Bell Stripey  #201","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Bell Stripey \u003cem\u003e(isolated seeds)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhite Bell Stripey is a beautiful and unique selection from the Sugar Rush family, producing smooth, bell-shaped pods that ripen into creamy white and golden yellow tones with subtle striping. The clean, bright coloration paired with its elegant shape makes this variety stand out both in the garden and on the plate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis variety originates from the Sugar Rush Peach Bell lineage, where striped variations were discovered and further selected. It traces back through the broader Sugar Rush line—originally an accidental cross—leading to a wide range of unique phenotypes, including this white and striped expression.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor is bright, fruity, and refreshing, very similar to other Sugar Rush types, with a sweet, citrus-forward profile and only mild heat. 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These peppers deliver a mild to medium heat—typically around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5,000–30,000 Scoville units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—with a crisp, citrusy flavor that’s perfect for fresh eating, salsas, and sauces. Harvested early, they offer a milder bite with a refreshing taste; left to fully ripen, the flavor deepens while the heat becomes more noticeable. Highly productive and easy to grow, this is a great all-around pepper for any garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10–20 seeds per pack\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination typically 8–21 days.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NCpepperseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48064202735875,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8460\/7235\/files\/FullSizeRender_f9dccba3-050a-4f45-b7dc-76b1b21214a2.jpg?v=1786939307"},{"product_id":"habanada","title":"Habanada #94","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHabanada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA completely heatless or very slight heat habanero developed for flavor over fire, Habanada offers all the fruity, tropical taste of a traditional habanero without the burn. Pods ripen to a bright orange and deliver sweet, citrusy notes perfect for fresh eating, salads, and cooking. 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This is a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esweet pepper with little to no heat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, prized for its rich, almost fruity flavor that intensifies when cooked. It’s especially known for its excellent performance when fried or sautéed, where it develops a deep, slightly smoky sweetness. 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Heat is very low—typically under \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,000 Scoville units\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—with a slightly sweet, tangy flavor. These peppers are perfect for fresh eating, pickling, and snacking. Plants are compact and highly productive, often covered in clusters of pods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10–20 seeds per pack\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NCpepperseeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48068524966147,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/8460\/7235\/files\/FullSizeRender_969a2882-b368-4ef8-b29b-a60ce13a06bc.jpg?v=1784323904"},{"product_id":"alma-paprika","title":"Alma Paprika #21","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eAlma Paprika \u003cem\u003e(isolated seeds)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlma Paprika\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a traditional Hungarian heirloom \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e prized for its sweet flavor, thick flesh, and exceptional versatility in the kitchen. This compact, highly productive variety produces beautiful round, slightly flattened peppers that ripen from creamy white to bright orange before reaching a deep glossy red at full maturity. With a very mild heat ranging from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e500–2,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Alma Paprika offers just a gentle touch of spice while allowing its naturally sweet, rich pepper flavor to shine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for its juicy texture and mildly sweet taste, Alma Paprika is one of the finest peppers for making authentic Hungarian paprika powder. It is equally delicious when eaten fresh, stuffed, roasted, grilled, pickled, or added to soups, stews, salads, and sauces. 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