Harmony Springs Farm Update – Summer 2025

Gene Chumley
Aug 30
2 min read

High tunnel greenhouse with superhot peppers at Harmony Springs Farm, Sullivan County TN

Welcome to Harmony Springs Farm, home of PepperWizards.com and harmonypeppers.com— your source for fresh superhot peppers, pepper seeds, and plants in Sullivan County, Tennessee.

This year has been full of milestones for our family farm, and we’re excited to share what’s been happening.

Expanding with a High Tunnel for Superhot Peppers

Carolina Reaper peppers growing in high tunnel at Harmony Springs Farm

We installed a new high tunnel to extend our growing season. This structure helps us bring Carolina Reapers, Jay's Peach Ghost Scorpion, Trinidad Scorpions, Primotalii, and other superhot peppers to maturity earlier and protects them from unpredictable Tennessee weather.

Battling Pests in Superhot Pepper Farming

Aphids on superhot pepper plant, Sullivan County TN farm

Superhot peppers aren’t easy to grow. From germination to nutrition to ripening, nearly every step is more demanding than with sweet or mild peppers. Add in the constant battle against hornworms, slugs, and summer storms — and you see why these peppers are so rare. But the results? Worth it.

Community Events – Spring Garden Fair

Harmony Springs Farm pepper plant booth at Exchange Place Spring Garden Fair, Kingsport TN

In May, we brought pepper plants to the Spring Garden Fair at The Exchange Place in Kingsport, TN. The response was incredible — many varieties of hot pepper plants sold out completely. Next year, we plan to expand our lineup for gardeners who want to grow their own peppers at home.

Pepper Fest 2025 – Bristol, Virginia

Superhot peppers from Harmony Springs Farm for Pepper Fest 2025, Bristol TN

We’re proud to be supplying peppers for the Pepper Eating Challenge at Pepper Fest 2025 in Bristol, Virginia on September 6th. Contestants will face fresh Carolina Reapers and other superhot peppers grown right here at Harmony Springs Farm alongside peppers from other local farms. If you want to experience the heat, this is the event to see!

Shop Online – Nationwide Shipping

Small flat rate shipping box containing Jay’s Peach Ghost Scorpion superhot peppers from Harmony Springs Farm

Our peppers don’t just stay local. We ship fresh superhot peppers by the pound, pepper seed packs, and specialty pepper products nationwide through our website: www.PepperWizards.com. Whether you’re a chef, or gardener, we’ve got the heat you’re looking for.

Thank you for supporting Harmony Springs Farm. We’re proud to represent Sullivan County and the Appalachian region with some of the hottest peppers on earth.

— Gene & Jennifer Chumley Harmony Springs Farm | www.harmonypeppers.com