Hot Portugal
Easy to Grow
Non-GMO & Natural
High Germination Rate
Loved by Chefs
10+ Seeds/Packet
🔥 Hot Portugal Pepper
Capsicum annuum
🇵🇹 A true Old World classic! The Hot Portugal Pepper is one of the earliest hot peppers to ripen, making it a favorite for northern growers 🌱. Long, slender pods (6–8 inches 📏) ripen to a brilliant red ❤️ and deliver a smooth, zesty heat. Highly productive and perfect for both fresh use and preserving.
👅 Flavor Profile:
Sweet 🌸, slightly smoky 🌫️, with a lively heat 🌶️🔥 that’s not overwhelming.
🍴 Culinary Uses:
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🌭 Traditional pepper for making Portuguese linguiça sausage
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🍕 Slice fresh for pizza + sandwiches
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🌶️ Roast or grill for smoky-sweet depth
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🥫 Excellent for hot sauces + chili pastes
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🧄 Pairs beautifully with garlic, olive oil, and seafood 🦐
👨🍳 Chef’s Pitch:
Hot Portugal is heat with heritage. Long, vibrant red chilies that roast beautifully, slice cleanly, and bring a balanced heat chefs can actually work with 👌. Ideal for stuffing, grilling, or weaving into Mediterranean sauces. A chef’s pepper that adds both authenticity 🇵🇹 and flavor punch 💥.
🌱 Growing Notes:
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⏱ Early maturing (great for shorter seasons!)
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📏 Fruits 6–8 inches long
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🌶️ Heavy yields all season long
🌶 Scoville Heat Units (SHU): 5,000–30,000 (mild–medium, similar to cayenne).
Hot Portugal
Seeds You Can Trust
Grown for Kitchens, Loved by Gardens
Seeds with a story, flavor, and strength.
Our peppers aren’t just seeds — they’re carefully preserved varieties chosen for vigor, reliability, and exceptional taste. Open-pollinated and non-GMO, every seed is selected to deliver strong germination, abundant harvests, and the culinary character chefs and gardeners crave. 🌱🔥
From Seed to Kitchen
Rare & Culinary-Grade Pepper Seeds
Our pepper seeds are curated for chefs, growers, and adventurous gardeners who want more than just a harvest. Each variety is open-pollinated and non-GMO, selected for flavor integrity, strong germination, and cultural heritage. These aren’t generic peppers — they’re living links to food traditions around the world, from mountain-grown rocotos to tropical biquinhos. Whether you’re chasing authentic flavors or abundant yields, every packet connects your garden to global cuisine.
Frequent Asked Questions
Q: Are your seeds suitable for home gardeners and professional chefs?
Absolutely! Our seeds are chosen for exceptional flavor, vibrant growth, and reliable yields—perfect for home gardens, restaurant kitchens, and culinary professionals alike.
Q: What does “heritage” or “heirloom” mean for your seeds?
Heritage and heirloom seeds are traditional varieties passed down through generations, valued for their flavor, history, and ability to be saved and replanted.
Q: How high is the germination rate of your seeds?
Our seeds are tested for high germination rates, ensuring strong, healthy plants when grown under proper conditions.
Q: Do you offer rare or specialty varieties?
Yes—we pride ourselves on offering unique, flavorful, and hard-to-find varieties that bring diversity and richness to your culinary creations.
