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CAPCOM

No,      I am not asking what the hottest pepper is.
 
I realize that geographic differences may come into play but I am just looking for a consensus of sorts.
Now this applies to anyone who engages in selling plants either locally or through internet sales, which varieties do you or have you found to be in the highest demand? Keep in mind I am not interested in the common greenhouse varieties.
 
I have decided to change things up this year and not put all my effort into selling pods. I have been giving them away for introductory purposes for so long, no one wants to pay for them now. So I am going to offer plants this spring.
 
Now someone else can water, feed, mix up and apply pesticides, water, refill squirrel molested pots, chase deer away, watch for weeks as flowers appear and drop,  water and freak out when one day their hard work looks like it is melting in the sun and they have no idea what is happening.
 
I cant use the, well, what variety of pods did everyone seem to want? They wanted the free variety.
 
Peter S said:
I agree with Noah. I saw a huge demand for Aji Charapita seeds too because of all the recent hype. That might persist into this year.
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That is one that my interest was aroused slightly but have not had the opportunity to acquire. Aji burn profiles are in disagreement with me. I also think it best to stay with chinense because of the maturity time frame. Anyone can grow annuums and bacatuums and get a nice harvest even in the colder grow zones. It is the chinense that alludes the general population. At least up here.
 
I sell plants to locals every year.These are usually my leftover plants.The varieties that are in demand year in and year out are Ghost,Moruga,reaper and Habanero.These are the type I believe people read or hear about and want.

Fresh pods are diferent.If you offer something like can 21500 pods these will sell actually all pods will sell but people will want these plants the following year.It grows and grows....good luck.
 
Noah Yates said:
... I would imagine you would get a fair number of people asking about "ghost peppers," "scorpions," and the "carolina reaper."
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+1
 
Millions of marketing dollars have made "ghost peppers" almost the gold standard in extreme heat for the general public.  I can always find people who want to trade for my extra bhut plants.  Stores have started to catch on to this and often have an 'extreme heat' section with bhuts and morugas...  but I haven't found a reaper.
 
I think you could sell the dickens out of unique varieties of jalapenos too.  That would depend on putting a story behind each variety... and why it is better than the generic "jalapeno".  
 
Habaneros were a gateway pepper for me... and a lot of my family and friends.  I think the name scares away too many people who are used to the blahh orange variety from big box stores.  It came down to giving them a slice of a Caribbean Red or a Bahamian Goat to open their eyes to habanero flavor.    
 
In summary, I think the story makes a huge difference in marketing to the under-informed buyer.  Robust varieties will keep them coming back to your stand.  "Hey those jalapenos I got from ______ were great compared to the 3 other ones."  Or "That red cartesian goats eye pepper was a big hit in my guacamole."    
 
Peter S said:
I agree with Noah. I saw a huge demand for Aji Charapita seeds too because of all the recent hype. That might persist into this year.
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i heard they taste really good.  I haven't located the yellow ones yet but Chris was kind enough to give me his peach version to grow.  He says he's working on a red version as well, at least he hopes if goes red.
 
jedisushi06 said:
i heard they taste really good.  I haven't located the yellow ones yet but Chris was kind enough to give me his peach version to grow.  He says he's working on a red version as well, at least he hopes if goes red.
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I might be compelled to grow one if seed becomes available and season permits.

 
 
jedisushi06 said:
i heard they taste really good.  I haven't located the yellow ones yet but Chris was kind enough to give me his peach version to grow.  He says he's working on a red version as well, at least he hopes if goes red.
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I'm growing another one this year of the yellow. Remind me later in the season and I'll save some seeds for you.
 
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