Peppers & Chilies

Peppers and chilies originate from the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, where they developed from wild Capsicum species and were domesticated by early cultures. Through trade routes they reached Europe, where they were adapted over centuries to different climates. The diversity within this group is remarkable not only in flavour: mild, sweet pepper types, aromatic and spicy hot peppers, and very hot chilies appear in countless colours and shapes – from blocky, elongated and pointed forms to spherical or strongly ribbed varieties, in shades from yellow, orange and red to chocolate‑brown.

In subtropical climates, peppers, chilies and hot peppers benefit from long, warm growing seasons and can be cultivated over an extended period. In temperate regions, many traditional and historically preserved open‑pollinated varieties thrive reliably when started early and planted out in warm, sheltered locations. This makes Capsicum species adaptable crops that can be successfully grown in a wide range of climates.
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Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Banana’ – open‑pollinated pointed sweet pepper shown as a fully grown plant carrying numerous fruits in different colour stages, from pale yellow to deeper orange‑red. The long, slender fruits hang from upright green stems among the characteristic deep‑green, lanceolate leaves, photographed for Benjis Seeds.Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Banana’ – open‑pollinated pointed sweet pepper shown as a plant with younger fruits in early colour stages, ranging from pale green to soft yellow. The long, slender fruits hang from upright green stems among the characteristic deep‑green, lanceolate leaves, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pointed Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pointed Pepper – traditional rarity with banana-shaped sweet fruits. This variety is an easy-to-grow, elongated pointed pepper with exceptional ripening and versatile use. The fruits have an intense, mildly sweet flavor. It ripens reliably and is ideally suited for...
Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Chocolate’ – open‑pollinated sweet pepper with several medium‑sized fruits shown directly on the plant, displaying their characteristic deep chocolate‑brown colour as they ripen. The blocky fruits hang from sturdy green stems among broad, glossy deep‑green leaves, photographed for Benjis Seeds.Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Chocolate’ – open‑pollinated sweet pepper shown as a small harvest of mature fruits, including one fruit cut open in the foreground to reveal its thick walls and deep chocolate‑brown skin transitioning to warm reddish tones inside with seeds. The whole fruits display their characteristic blocky shape, while the cut piece highlights the seed cavity and glossy interior, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

'Sweet Chocolate' Bell Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Sweet Chocolate' Bell Pepper – compact rarity with chocolate-brown fruits. This variety is a compact bell pepper with uniquely colored fruits that ripen to chocolate-brown, offering a mild, sweet, and aromatic flavor. It matures early and is ideally suited for cultivation in...
Capsicum annuum, samenfeste Gemüsepaprika 'Quadrato d’Asti Giallo'. In Nahaufnahme sind mehrere gelbe Früchte an der Pflanze zu sehen, mit klar erkennbaren, kantigen Fruchtformen und grünen Stielen. Die sichtbaren Strukturen und Formen entsprechen dem charakteristischen Erscheinungsbild dieser traditionellen Paprika‑Gemüsepflanze. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

'Quadrato d’Asti Giallo' Bell Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Quadrato d’Asti Giallo' Bell Pepper – Italian rarity with golden-yellow, sweet-aromatic fruits. This variety is a traditional bell pepper with exceptionally large golden-yellow fruits and a delightfully sweet-aromatic, crisp flavor. It ripens mid-early and is ideally suited for greenhouse, protected outdoor cultivation,...
Capsicum annuum ‘Yolo Wonder’ – open‑pollinated sweet pepper forming sturdy, upright plants with broad, glossy blocky fruits that ripen from green to deep red, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

'Yolo Wonder' Bell Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Yolo Wonder' Bell Pepper – robust bell pepper with large, fruity-sweet fruits. This variety is an early-ripening, compact bell pepper with large, heavy fruits that turn from green to bright red. It stands out with its fruity-sweet, crisp flavor and is ideally...
Capsicum annuum 'De Cayenne', samenfester Chili. In der Nahaufnahme erkennt man eine kräftige Pflanze mit mehreren schlanken, leuchtend roten Früchten, die elegant von den dünnen, leicht gebogenen Stielen herabhängen. Charakteristisch sind die schmalen, mittelgrünen Blätter und die glänzende, intensiv gefärbte Fruchtoberfläche, die den typischen scharfen und reichtragenden Wuchs dieser traditionellen Sorte unterstreichen. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

'De Cayenne' Chili - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'De Cayenne' Chili – robust, proven spiciness with a smoky-spicy aroma. This chili is a very old, traditional variety with exceptional spiciness and an intense fruity-spicy flavor. Fresh, it tastes rather clear and earthy, while drying adds a smoky aroma. It ripens...
Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Banana’ – open‑pollinated pointed sweet pepper shown as a fully grown plant carrying numerous fruits in different colour stages, from pale yellow to deeper orange‑red. The long, slender fruits hang from upright green stems among the characteristic deep‑green, lanceolate leaves, photographed for Benjis Seeds.Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Banana’ – open‑pollinated pointed sweet pepper shown as a plant with younger fruits in early colour stages, ranging from pale green to soft yellow. The long, slender fruits hang from upright green stems among the characteristic deep‑green, lanceolate leaves, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pointed Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Sweet Banana' Sweet Pointed Pepper – traditional rarity with banana-shaped sweet fruits. This variety is...
Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Chocolate’ – open‑pollinated sweet pepper with several medium‑sized fruits shown directly on the plant, displaying their characteristic deep chocolate‑brown colour as they ripen. The blocky fruits hang from sturdy green stems among broad, glossy deep‑green leaves, photographed for Benjis Seeds.Capsicum annuum ‘Sweet Chocolate’ – open‑pollinated sweet pepper shown as a small harvest of mature fruits, including one fruit cut open in the foreground to reveal its thick walls and deep chocolate‑brown skin transitioning to warm reddish tones inside with seeds. The whole fruits display their characteristic blocky shape, while the cut piece highlights the seed cavity and glossy interior, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

'Sweet Chocolate' Bell Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Sweet Chocolate' Bell Pepper – compact rarity with chocolate-brown fruits. This variety is a compact...
Capsicum annuum, samenfeste Gemüsepaprika 'Quadrato d’Asti Giallo'. In Nahaufnahme sind mehrere gelbe Früchte an der Pflanze zu sehen, mit klar erkennbaren, kantigen Fruchtformen und grünen Stielen. Die sichtbaren Strukturen und Formen entsprechen dem charakteristischen Erscheinungsbild dieser traditionellen Paprika‑Gemüsepflanze. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

'Quadrato d’Asti Giallo' Bell Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Quadrato d’Asti Giallo' Bell Pepper – Italian rarity with golden-yellow, sweet-aromatic fruits. This variety is...
Capsicum annuum ‘Yolo Wonder’ – open‑pollinated sweet pepper forming sturdy, upright plants with broad, glossy blocky fruits that ripen from green to deep red, photographed for Benjis Seeds.

'Yolo Wonder' Bell Pepper - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'Yolo Wonder' Bell Pepper – robust bell pepper with large, fruity-sweet fruits. This variety is...
Capsicum annuum 'De Cayenne', samenfester Chili. In der Nahaufnahme erkennt man eine kräftige Pflanze mit mehreren schlanken, leuchtend roten Früchten, die elegant von den dünnen, leicht gebogenen Stielen herabhängen. Charakteristisch sind die schmalen, mittelgrünen Blätter und die glänzende, intensiv gefärbte Fruchtoberfläche, die den typischen scharfen und reichtragenden Wuchs dieser traditionellen Sorte unterstreichen. Fotografiert für Benjis Seeds.

'De Cayenne' Chili - Capsicum annuum

€3,00 EUR
'De Cayenne' Chili – robust, proven spiciness with a smoky-spicy aroma. This chili is a...