Tommy Peppers started as a small Maryland market garden and, in many ways, still is. We grow with the seasons, sell directly to our neighbors, and pay attention to what people come back for.
Over time, peppers and garlic found their way to the center of the farm. So did the idea that some of what we grow could have a life beyond the market table.
That became Tommy Peppers Culinary.
Our sauces begin with the same approach as our produce: good ingredients, grown with purpose, and with a strong sense of place. They’re produce-driven, clean-label and built for food—enough heat to bring something to the dish without taking it over.
Today, Tommy Peppers lives in both places. Produce is the seasonal rhythm of the farm. Culinary lets us carry that harvest into the pantry and onto the table throughout the year.
We’re still a small farm. We still grow what excites us. And we still believe the best things we make should taste like they came from somewhere.
Tommy Peppers Produce
Our farm and market table flows with the rhythm of the Maryland growing season, and for the mid-Atlantic kitchen.
We grow for flavor, harvest for the week ahead, and let the season decide what comes next (including a winter slumber).
What we Grow
Our garden changes with the season, and so does our market table. Peppers and garlic are at the heart of what we grow, alongside shallots, tomatoes, greens, roots, herbs and other vegetables that earn their place in the garden.
We choose varieties for flavor, character and usefulness in the kitchen—not simply for yield or shelf life. Some are familiar, some a little less so, but everything we grow is meant to be eaten and enjoyed.
How we Grow
Good produce starts with active, healthy soil. We work to keep the biology in our soil thriving, creating the conditions for strong, productive plants that can do much of the work themselves. We feed the soil, pay attention to what the plants are telling us, and use organic inputs when they need a hand.
The goal is pretty simple: healthy soil, clean plants and flavorful, nutritious food that we’re proud to put on the market table.
Where to Find Us
Most of what we grow stays close to home (while our peppers and garlic are happy to travel). Find us throughout the season at the Hereford Farm Market and Reisterstown Farmers Market, with additional produce available through local food hubs and occasional farm pickup.
Markets are still our favorite way to sell—come see what’s looking good, talk food for a few minutes, and take home something grown just down the road.