Appearance: very small oval pods 1/2 to 3/4 inch; matures from green to vibrant red.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 3,500 - 8,500
Flake: 35,000 - 85,000
Powder: 35,000 - 85,000
Perfect for: Crushed pepper flakes, salsas, soups, Tex-Mex dishes.
Curious fact: Name means 'small' in Spanish. Only 15% germination rate makes it costly.
Appearance: very small oval pods 1/2 to 3/4 inch; matures from green to vibrant red.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 3,500 - 8,500
Flake: 35,000 - 85,000
Powder: 35,000 - 85,000
Perfect for: Crushed pepper flakes, salsas, soups, Tex-Mex dishes.
Curious fact: Name means 'small' in Spanish. Only 15% germination rate makes it costly.
Appearance: squat bonnet-shaped pods 1-2 inches with 4 ridges; smooth, waxy bright red skin.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 2,000 - 7,000
Flake: 35,000 - 150,000
Powder: 35,000 - 150,000
Perfect for: Jerk seasoning, Caribbean sauces, rice dishes, curries.
Curious fact: Named after the Scottish 'Tam o'Shanter' hat. Key ingredient in Jamaican jerk.
Appearance: Squat bonnet-shaped pods 1-2 inches with 4 ridges; smooth, waxy bright yellow skin.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 2,000 - 7,000
Flake: 35,000 - 150,000
Powder: 35,000 - 150,000
Perfect for: Mild jerk blends, tropical sauces, seafood dishes.
Curious fact: Brought to the Caribbean by the Taíno people centuries ago.
Appearance: 2 inches long, slight and bullet shaped.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 1,000 - 8,000
Flake: 10,000 - 50,000
Powder: 10,000 - 50,000
Perfect for: dishes that require the savory notes of Jalapeño but want an extra kick.
Curious fact: The name "serrano" means "from the mountains," referring to the highland regions of Puebla and Hidalgo, Mexico, where the pepper originated.
Capsicum Annuum
Appearance: very small oval pods 1/2 to 3/4 inch; matures from green to vibrant red.
SHU
Mash / Puree: 3,500 - 8,500
Flake: 35,000 - 85,000
Powder: 35,000 - 85,000
Perfect for: Crushed pepper flakes, salsas, soups, Tex-Mex dishes.
Curious fact: Name means 'small' in Spanish. Only 15% germination rate makes it costly.
Request Info