The Perfect Pepper
What does it take to create the perfect chile pepper? For Ed Curry, the answer is dedication, science, and a passion for flavor—and that’s exactly what PBS America’s Heartland showcased in their May 15, 2022 episode.
From hand-pollinating chile plants to maintaining the highest quality and consistency for food producers like Santa Cruz Chile & Spice Company, Ed’s work is shaping the future of chile farming. With over 200 acres of carefully bred peppers, Curry Farms is at the heart of an industry where flavor, yield, and sustainability matter.
🌶️ Key Highlights from the PBS Feature:
✅ Curry Farms' peppers are behind a significant portion of U.S. chile production
✅ Over 30 years of selective breeding to perfect flavor, heat, and quality
✅ Guinness World Record chile pepper weighing two-thirds of a pound!
✅ Trusted supplier for major brands like Santa Cruz Chile & Spice Co.
🔥 "It's been a real blessing to be involved in something that you could change an industry. I feel like, for the most part, we've been able to help our fellow man." – Ed Curry
📽️ Watch the full feature and take a walk through Ed’s chile fields!
Want to grow your own Curry Farms chiles? 🌱 Check out our high-quality chile seeds here:
From seed to harvest, from farm to flavor—Curry Farms continues to lead the way in chile innovation!