About Us

Fire Tongue Farms began in 2014 on 7 acres in Hollister, CA, with a simple mission: to grow high-quality, rare chili pepper varieties for chefs, hot sauce makers, and spice enthusiasts. Over the years, we’ve expanded our chili production across Northern California, pairing each pepper variety with the perfect microclimate to bring out its full flavor and quality.

Today, we cultivate over 20 pepper varieties in three distinct regions. Along the cool, foggy coast in Santa Cruz, our mild peppers develop their signature sweetness. In the Mediterranean climate of San Juan Valley, medium-heat peppers thrive, while the hot inland temperatures of Capay Valley help our spiciest cultivars reach peak ripeness and intensity. 

We grow each variety to full maturity to maximize heat, sugar content, and color. At the end of the season, we dry and smoke our chilis using traditional methods and pruned fruit tree wood from local orchards. We take pride in delivering high-quality peppers at scale, ensuring exceptional flavor and quality for every batch we make. 

Whether you’re a chef, a food creator, or a lover of spice, we invite you to explore our shop and reach out if you're interested in working with us! 

Ryan and Levon

Reach out to us at firetonguefarm@gmail.com