Growing Hotter Every Day At Pepper Joe’s we’re on a mission to “grow hotter every day” and it all starts in our Iowa greenhouse. Here, you’ll find our team of hot pepper fanatics growing a huge selection of the hottest and rarest peppers on this planet and sharing our passion for peppers with all. Trusted Since 1989 For over 30 years Pepper Joe’s has found, grown, and enjoyed hot peppers from all over the world. We were one of the first to offer original Carolina Reaper seeds and we're always adding new varieties to our collection. Highest Quality Seeds All of our seeds are harvested by hand and examined for quality. Then, a portion of each new seed stock is tested to ensure high germination rates and true-to-form grow results. Grow More, Live Hotter With hundreds of rare and unique seeds options, live plants, fresh peppers, and spicy snacks – Pepper Joe's is here to help you grow more and live hotter. So what are you waiting for? It all starts with a seed. How to Germinate Your Seeds in 5 Easy Steps 1. Pour water in the bottom of a seed germination tray until you have about ¼-inch of standing water. 2. Fill seed starting tray with seed starting soil all the way to the top. 3. Use a #2 pencil eraser to make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. 4. Place 3 to 4 seeds in each cell and cover gently with soil. 5. Apply seedling heat mat under the tray and cover the top with humidity trapping dome.