Seeds of Fire: The Story of North American Landrace Peppers 🌶️

Ever wondered how a tiny pepper seed can hold thousands of years of history? In this episode, we take a fiery deep dive into the North American landrace peppers — the heritage varieties shaped by Native American farmers, small growers, and modern seed savers.

From the wild chiltepín ( Some call the “mother of all peppers”) to iconic peppers like the Chimayó chile, we uncover how peppers evolved from Indigenous cultivation to global trade, grocery store shelves, and even space exploration aboard the International Space Station.

We’ll explore:

🔥 Native American pepper traditions – food, medicine, and ritual use

🔥 The rise of landrace varieties – like Chimayó and Pueblo peppers

🔥 Extinct & endangered peppers – and what we’ve lost along the way

🔥 Seed banks in the U.S. – preserving biodiversity and flavor for the future

🔥 Peppers in space – Hatch chile aboard the ISS and why it mattered to astronauts

🔥 The future of heritage peppers – how growers, chefs, and chiliheads are keeping diversity alive

This isn’t just agriculture — it’s a cultural story of survival, trade, flavor, and fire. Whether you’re a grower, a hot sauce maker, a foodie, or just someone who loves spice, this episode will change how you look at every pepper in your pantry.

🌱 Join the conversation and discover the peppers that shaped North America — and the fiery future they hold.

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👉 Whether you’re a seasoned chilihead or just starting your spicy journey, this episode is packed with flavor, facts, and fiery insights.

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