05/10/2026
We will have a selection of specialty pepper plants at the Elbert County Marketplace this Saturday (5/16) from 9 - 2 at the Casey Jones Pavilion in Elizabeth. You won't find most of these at your large box stores.
Shishimai is a high-yielding, Japanese Shish*to-type pepper prized for its thin-walled, tender texture and mild, slightly savory flavor. A specialty of the Oishii Nippon Project US.
Candy Cane peppers are highly ornamental, sweet snacking peppers known for their variegated green-and-white striped skin that ripens to solid red.
Jedi Jalapeño is a high-yield pepper known for producing extra-large (4-5") and thick-walled peppers, making them ideal for stuffing, grilling, and pickling.
The Sweety is a miniature sweet pepper that produces some of the sweetest peppers you've ever tasted. I
Guajillo is a popular, high-yielding Mexican pepper that produces 3-6 inch, reddish-brown pods with a sweet, fruity, and mildly spicy flavor, making it a staple in moles, salsas, and adobos.
The African Bird's Eye pepper (also known as peri-peri or piri-piri) is a small, highly potent chili originating from Africa, renowned for its clean, fruity heat and earthy undertones.
Chilhuacle Negro chiles are rare, dark chocolate-brown peppers native to Oaxaca, Mexico, essential for authentic Mole Negro. They are highly valued for a deep, smoky, and complex flavor profile with notes of dried fruit, to***co, and licorice.
Early Sunsation is a highly productive, early-maturing bell pepper that transitions from green to a vibrant golden-yellow.
The Del Rio is a high-yielding, Anaheim-type pepper. This variety is ideal for roasting, stuffing, or frying, offering a mild heat level similar to traditional Anaheim chilies.
