Seed Sources for Padrón Peppers and Beefsteak Tomatoes

Finding specialty pepper and tomato seeds is easy with these reputable suppliers. All offer free catalogs.

Top Seed Companies

• Johnny's Selected Seeds – 1-877-564-6697 | johnnyseeds.com – Excellent Padrón selection, organic options.
• Pepper Joe's – pepperjoes.com – Specialty peppers, rare varieties.
• Tomato Growers Supply – 888-478-7333 | tomatogrowers.com – Huge beefsteak selection.
• Seeds of Change – 888-762-7333 | seedsofchange.com – Organic, heirloom focus.
• Richters Herbs – 1-800-668-4372 | richters.com – Canadian, ships US; great herbs & peppers.
• Pepper Gal – peppergal.com – Florida-based, heat-tolerant varieties.

Search Tips

• Search "Padrón pepper seeds" + "organic" or "heirloom".
• For beefsteak: "Brandywine", "Cherokee Purple", "Mortgage Lifter", "Big Beef".
• Check days to maturity for your zone.

Seed Starting

Start peppers 8–10 weeks before last frost; tomatoes 6–8 weeks. Use heat mat (75–85°F), 16h light, sterile mix. Transplant after soil >60°F.