Rare Chilli Seeds - Part 3

Also known as Ciliega Piccante or Baccio de Satana, this Southern Italian pepper's name translates roughly to 'little cherry', but is more commonly known here as Satan's Kiss. This is a gorgeous and sturdy plant to grow, producing 2cm round fruits turning from dark green to silky red. The chilli pepper itself is rather hot when eaten raw but looses quite a lot of its pungency when cooked. These are traditionally stuffed with anchovies and mozzarella then grilled but we prefer eating them raw stuffed with feta or Parma ham.

The Santa Fe Grande chilli pepper originates from the south of the United States and is notorious for its delicious fresh-tasting sweet flesh and fairly mild pungency. The Santa Fe Grande chilli plant is quite sturdy and grows to 25 inches tall, with fruits about 5 cm long and 2.5 cm wide, going from a pale yellow colour to bright orange and a fiery red when mature. There are many ways to use the Santa Fe Grande in cooking but we love having it chopped up and sprinkled on pizza, pickled during winter or smothered in cream cheese before grilling.

The Georgia Flame chilli pepper originates from the Republic of Georgia, hence its name, and is widely used by cooks thanks to its crunchy flesh and mild spicy taste. The plant generally grows up to 24 inches tall and generates heavy yields of long peppers that have few seeds and maximum flavour. The Georgia Flame chilli peppers mature from a deep green to an iridescent red in approximately 90 days. We have used it countless times in salsas or grilled stuffed with tomato rice, feta or cream cheese.

The Serrano Tampiqueno is commonly used in Mexican cuisine as it has a truly unique flavour and a good medium heat that works well with all kinds of recipes. The plants are rather large and produce 2 inch thin walled slender fruits that start green and go through a whole range of colours before settling on a glossy tantalising red. This chilli pepper is a great variety to dry or pickle and use up in winter and is excellent in quick recipes rather than slow cooked stews.

So there you go! Remember, if you are not sure what to choose in regards to chilli seeds we are always here to help and provide advice. Have a good 2011 crop!

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