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Peppers carefully grown in Romania, without compromise on quality or purity.
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We ship your order within 24–48 hours, so you can start your adventure with your peppers as soon as possible.
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The Carolina Reaper is officially recognized as the hottest pepper on the planet , reaching over 2,200,000 SHU . Created by carefully crossing two extreme varieties, the Reaper impresses not only with its devastating heat, but also with its fruity, slightly sweet flavor. It is the favorite pepper of collectors, those looking for serious challenges, and growers who want to "top the pyramid" in their garden.
Perfect for those who want maximum intensity, the true legend of speed.
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Each pepper grown is a chapter in a story about fire, balance and courage. From the Romanian varieties inherited from his grandparents' garden, to exotic varieties from South America, Africa or Asia, George grows them all with the same care – hand by hand, leaf by leaf.
Because we want to bring authentic taste closer to people.
Discover hot market sauces
The 4 Hot Market sauces are created from Ardei Aprig's carefully cultivated peppers, rare, locally grown varieties, hand-selected for flavor, color and intensity. Each bottle starts in the garden, with real, uncompromising peppers, transformed into artisanal sauces full of personality.
Currently, we only ship within Romania. If you are located in another country, please contact us by email and we will analyze the possibility of shipping your order.
The choice of variety depends on how used you are to heat. If you are a beginner, choose mild peppers like Jalapeño or Pimento. If you want something more intense, go for hot peppers like Serrano or Cayenne. For those who like a challenge, we recommend the very hot varieties (Aji, Thai, Habanero). And for advanced levels, you can try extremely hot ones like Carolina Reaper, Ghost Pepper or Trinidad Scorpion.
On each product page you will find the SHU (Scoville) level, so you can choose exactly the intensity that suits you.
Yes, we deliver throughout Romania : fresh peppers, seedlings and seeds.
Orders are processed quickly after payment confirmation, and delivery is made by courier or mail, with the option to choose online payment or cash on delivery. For seedlings, delivery is made in special packaging to ensure the protection of the plant during transport.
We personally grow our own peppers in our own carefully tended gardens and greenhouses. We select only the healthiest and most flavorful peppers, harvested at maturity for maximum flavor.
Yes, but be careful. Extremely hot peppers like the Carolina Reaper or Scorpion can cause intense reactions: sweating, tears, burning. Start with a very small amount and use gloves when handling.
Store the seeds in a dry, cool, and dark place, in paper envelopes or closed jars. This way they maintain their germination for up to 2–3 years .
Peppers prefer a light, slightly acidic, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. If the soil holds too much water, the roots can rot. A vegetable mix + perlite is perfect.
Flower drop can happen due to:
Yes, no problem! Only mother plants can cross-pollinate, a problem only if you want to harvest seeds for the next season. This year's fruit remains 100% of the variety purchased.
Yes, most chili peppers need 6–8 hours of direct sunlight per day . Sunlight helps them develop their flavor, color, and heat level. Without it, plants grow weaker and produce fewer fruits.
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The first 30 days of a pepper's life are fundamental . No matter how good the variety is or how careful you are later, if the start is wrong, the plant will lag behind for its entire life.
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Germination of chili pepper seeds is the most important moment in the plant's life. If you start wrong, you will have weak seedlings or no seedlings at all. If you start right, you are already half way to success.
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