Since we were farmers market growers over 15 years ago, we’ve grown, no pun intended, to appreciate many of the varieties of vegetables that are not readily available for the home gardener. We would grow and bring these vegetables to the market for our local neighbors to enjoy.
This interest in growing unusual peppers and heirloom tomatoes led us, now in retirement, to pursue the idea of growing these hard-to-find peppers and tomatoes for and making the seed available. This is how Heritage Cottage Seeds began in 2024.
At Heritage Cottage Seeds, we’re passionate about bringing unusual and exceptional pepper, tomato and other unique varieties to your home garden.
Specializing in specialty peppers and heirloom tomatoes, we offer curated for the deep south (my seeds also grow in the northern latitudes), hard-to-find seeds that promise to enrich your gardening experience and culinary adventures.
Specialty Peppers: A World of Flavor and Heat
Our selection of specialty pepper seeds caters to both the adventurous and the mild-palate gardener. Each variety is chosen for its unique flavor profile and growing characteristics by paying attention to their culinary value. For example:
- Aleppo Pepper: Features a moderate heat and rich, raisin-like flavor, commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine.
- Calabrian Pepper: Known for its bold heat and tangy flavor, perfect for adding zest to Italian dishes.
- Datil Pepper: A St. Augustine favorite provides a sweet heat, popular in Caribbean and Floridian recipes.
- Dwarf Tabasco Pepper: A compact plant producing small, fiery peppers, ideal for making hot sauces or adding a spicy touch to your culinary creations.
Heirloom Tomatoes: A Taste of History
Heirloom tomatoes are very regional in their environmental adaptation. All of our tomatoes perform well in the unique environment of heat and humidity of the MS Gulf coast, as well as north in Michigan.
Our heirloom tomato collection features varieties cherished for generations (as well as several of my own that I have grown and evaluated for many years, each with its own story and distinctive taste:
- Heritage Cottage Paste: A San Marzano-type tomato with thick walls, ideal for creating rich, flavorful sauces.
- Siberian Heirloom Tomato: Known for its early maturity and ability to set fruit in cooler climates, this variety offers a sweet and tangy flavor, making it perfect for fresh eating and canning.
- Heritage Cottage Orange Tomato: I’ve been growing and saving seeds for this variety since 2005. This vibrant orange tomato boasts a balanced sweetness and acidity, adding a burst of color and flavor to salads and salsas.
Why Choose Heritage Cottage Seeds?
- Curated Selection: We focus on not your usual and hard-to-find varieties, bringing unique options to your garden.
- Quality Assurance: We use exclusion practices to protect against cross pollination of our seeds, but these are to be considered pollinated.
- Gardener Support: We regularly share growing information and are here to assist you throughout your gardening journey.
Embark on a flavorful garden and culinary adventure with Heritage Cottage Seeds. Explore our collection and bring the best heirloom tomatoes and specialty peppers to your garden. We also have Heritage Cottage Urban Nano Farm gear like fantastic coffee mugs and hats.
Visit us at Heritage Cottage Seeds and start your home gardening journey today.
Gary Grows at Heritage Cottage 