Rooster Spur is an old family heirloom donated to Seed Savers Exchange by Virgil T. Ainsworth of Laurel, Mississippi. Reportedly grown by Mr. Ainsworth's family for more than 100 years, the Rooster Spur Pepper was traditionally used to make Rooster Spur Sausage. Rooster Spur produces bountiful bouquets of small, one to two-inch peppers
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They're growers!
Only a month in but the plants are thriving. Can't wait to see some peppers
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Ken · July 14, 2026
I received my Rooster Spur Hot Peppers seeds today I am excited to plant them in a seed tray to get them started. I will update you when I get them planted in the ground.