Oct 01
Pepper Seed Germination: Temperature, Moisture & Troubleshooting
A practical pepper seed germination checklist: check warmth, moisture, sowing depth and seedling conditions before changing your setup.
THE JOURNALDISPATCHES FROM THE FIELD
Notes from
the field
& the kitchen.
Growing guides, variety profiles, recipes, and notes from the Casa Verde field rows. Written by the people selecting, trialing, and shipping seeds.
Sep 09
2027 Seed Season: Plan a Kitchen Garden Around What You Cook
Meet Casa Verde’s 2027 seed selection: fragrant peppers, roasting chiles, unusual crosses and White Cherry Tomato, with a practical approach to planning your...
Jul 10
Sweet vs. Hot Peppers: Six Varieties for Your Kitchen
Compare six peppers for frying, stuffing, pickling and sauces. Match heat, fruit shape and harvest stage to the meals you want to cook.
Jul 10
Pepper Varieties for Canadian Gardens: Choosing for Your Season
Choose pepper varieties for your Canadian garden by harvest stage, cooking use and season needs. Compare green-harvest options, sweet peppers and sauce peppers.
Jul 10
When to Start Pepper Seeds in Canada: A Month-by-Month Guide
Calculate your pepper seed-starting window from the intended transplant date, with a worked calendar example and tips for warm soil, light and hardening.
May 06
The Best Seeds for Garden-to-Taco Night
A seed-to-table guide for growing the tomatoes, peppers, herbs, and alliums that make taco night feel fresh.
May 06
The Casa Verde Pepper Palette
A guide to building a colour-forward pepper garden with plausible, useful, chef-friendly varieties.
May 06
The Best Seeds for Pickles, Ferments, and Pantry Jars
A guide to growing the most satisfying vegetables for quick pickles, refrigerator jars, ferments, and pantry projects.
May 06
The Best No-Heat and Low-Heat Peppers for Big Flavour
A guide to peppers that bring aroma, sweetness, and culinary depth without overwhelming heat.
May 06
Aji Peppers Explained: The Fruity Chile Family Every Cook Should Grow
A cook-focused guide to the Aji pepper family: fruity flavour, useful heat, and the varieties worth growing from seed.