Beaverdam Pepper

Capsicum annuum Approximately 25 seeds per packet Germination 89%  Packed for 2026 Origins and HistoryThe Beaverdam Pepper is an heirloom variety with roots tracing back to Hungarian immigrants who settled in Beaverdam, Wisconsin, in the late 1800s. They brought this distinctive pepper from their homeland, where sweet, flavorful peppers were prized in traditional cuisine. Over generations, the Beaverdam community preserved this variety, and it remains a cherished relic of immigrant agricultural heritage—one of the few regional peppers to achieve such historic continuity in the Upper Midwest. Appearance and CharacteristicsBeaverdam Peppers are medium to large, tapered fruits that mature from pale green to deep red. The peppers are thick-walled, somewhat wrinkled, and typically measure 6 to 8 inches long. They have a mild to medium heat level, with a unique tangy-sweet flavor that intensifies when roasted or stuffed. The plants are vigorous and bushy, producing abundant fruits that hang