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Pepper Guru

Traveling the World in Search of Peppers
pepperguru.com As a young boy, I was obsessed with nature, wildlife and gardening. My first encounter with a C.

My main curiosity was soil biology and it’s role in growing the healthiest plants possible. In 1994 I planted some Thai Dragon peppers in our garden and my dad would dare me to try them before he would eat them. chinense pepper was at the age of 16. That fruity, smoky, citrusy burst, followed by an extreme heat, was unlike anything I had ever tasted in my garden before. This new world of flavors s

parked what would become a life long infatuation and set me on a quest, Traveling The World In Search of Peppers. Fast forward to present with nearly 30 years of cultivation experience, field collections abroad, trades and friendships made, the pepper community looks much different than it did back in the 1990’s. I’ve administrated some of the world’s largest cultivation forums and continue to share my passion with other pepper enthusiasts across various platforms. I now travel the world in search of my favorite pepper varieties from their region of origin. Nothing is more rewarding than hand picking peppers in each village, farm or hidden trail we discover on our adventures along the way. The people we meet and the friendships we make are what truly breathes life into our journey. The shared passion for peppers across so many different cultures may just be the key to understanding that we are all more alike than we realize.

09/08/2025

New in the Pepper Guru Store!

Meet the Erotico Pepper. A one-of-a-kind Italian Capsicum baccatum reported to have been found by the late chili master Massimo Biagi. Known for its bold, phallic-shaped pods (yes, it lives up to the name 😉), this pepper is as delicious as it is eye-catching.

Why you’ll love it:
Striking golden-orange pods with a truly unique shape.
Sweet, fruity flavor with citrusy notes with medium heat (1,000–8,000 SHU).
Prolific producer, yielding hundreds of pods per plant.
Perfect for pickling, jams, oils, fresh salsas, or just as a showpiece in your garden.

Whether you grow for flavor, yield, or conversation starters, Erotico has it all. A rare variety that’s quickly becoming a collector’s favorite. Now available in seed form while supplies last!

09/07/2025

Ready to take your pepper journey to the next level?

Most of the questions I get on social media about where Capsicum truly comes from, how to grow them properly, and how to get the RIGHT answers are now being funneled to the Pepper Guru Community.

Inside the forum, you’ll find:
A guest space anyone can read.
A customer forum for those who’ve made a purchase.
A subscriber forum packed with the latest, most accurate Capsicum science for the advanced growers.

This isn’t just another Facebook group. It’s a curated community built around clarity, truth, and proven methods, with direct access to me and other serious pepper growers when you need support.

If you’re tired of sifting through misinformation and want a place where you can finally grow peppers with confidence, the Pepper Guru Community is waiting for you.

Join us

09/05/2025

New in the Pepper Guru Store: Hangjiao #3 Solar Flare Pepper Seeds!

Meet the Solar Flare, a fiery chili from China’s legendary “space pepper” breeding line. These slender peppers ripen from lime green to glowing golden yellow and pack 50,000–100,000 SHU of smoky, earthy heat. Perfect for stir-fries, chili oils, or drying into powder.

Why we love it:

Heavy-yielding plants that produce dozens of pods per season

Stunning lime-to-golden yellow peppers that shine like little solar flares

Part of a space pepper program with unique vigor and traits

Ready to grow a pepper with history, heat, and serious flavor? Grab your seeds today and bring the Solar Flare into your garden!

09/04/2025

New Arrival Alert!

Fresh to the Pepper Guru store: Black Peach Chupetinho Pepper Seeds

This rare Brazilian Capsicum chinense selection is as beautiful as it is tasty. Pods start out a deep purple-black and finish in a soft peach, hanging like little lanterns all over compact, bushy plants.

Flavor? Sweet and fruity with a tropical kick.
Heat? Low-to-medium - milder than the White Chupetinho.
Uses? Perfect for pickling, pepper jams, snacking, and ornamental displays.

If you’ve been waiting for something truly unique to add to your grow list this season, this is it. Supplies are limited, so grab yours now while they’re fresh in the shop!

09/03/2025

Growing this line selection of “Twisty” by Bryan Townshend of Towns-End Chili & Spice has been a real pleasure, but in Bryan’s pursuit of settling for nothing but perfection from this line, the time has come to do the right thing. Sauce and toss. This is how we handle plants that don’t meet the standard set forth by the breeder — a standard already better represented by other plants in our sowing. The fruit will fill our tummies in the form of hot sauce, but the seeds will never see the light of day or be traded out into the community. Thank you for the opportunity Bryan. I hope you nail this one down and dangle that carrot as long as it takes dude. I wish you the best of success with this one ❤️

08/31/2025

Just got done picking this bowl of Rooster Spur peppers from Jack Patton of Stockbridge, Ga, USA. Jack was the owner of Jack’s Juice fishing lure spray and anytime you’d pull into his driveway throughout the 70s, 80s and 90s, these Capsicum annuum plants would stand out from all the others in his garden with those beautiful, upright clusters! Always a top performer with wonderful Thai or Cayenne flavors and great for hanging baskets! A true American classic heirloom pepper. I hope everyone is enjoying this Labor Day Weekend! 🇺🇸🌶️🧘🏻‍♂️

08/30/2025

Hope everyone is having a wonderfulderful Saturday! I just got done picking some lovely Twisty that Bryan Townshend of Towns-End Chili & Spice hybridized. Have you ever seen such colors and twists before? Little rainbow cayenne! Little unicorn horns!

08/29/2025

Rooster Spur - Virgil T. Ainsworth (Capsicum frutescens)

Fresh harvest today from a Mississippi heirloom that’s been preserved by Virgil’s family for generations. Compact, bushy plants loaded with fiery upright red peppers. Far superior to Tabasco in both flavor and productivity.

These are the peppers Virgil’s grandmother once wintered inside her home, and the same ones Virgil told me Jimmy Carter had snuck into the White House for his rooster sausage. Whether legend or truth, it’s part of what makes this line so special.

One of only two true Rooster Spurs known to exist. The best pepper for mash-style hot sauce.

08/28/2025

At the end of the legendary Salkantay trek in Peru lies Aguas Calientes, the gateway town to Machu Picchu. This misty village, tucked into the mountainside, serves as the base camp for one of the world’s greatest megalithic wonders.

High in the clouds above, the ancient Inca terraces once nurtured crops—including peppers like these.

Just outside the hot springs of Aguas Calientes, we came across these stunning Rocoto peppers—vibrant, fiery gems thriving in the shadow of history.

Rocoto Rojo Machu Picchu – Aguas Calientes, Peru

08/27/2025

New Seeds Just Dropped!

Black Thai “Orchid Cafe”. A stunning C. annuum, Thai variety with dark green foliage, purple flowers, and meaty pods that go from black to red. Perfect for stir fry, pickling, and chili oil. Learn more in the link below!

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