The Mayhem Mission
Our mission at Mayhem Datil Pepper Farms began in 1883 when our Great Great grandfather, Reverend A. E. Main, purchased the land we toil on today. Our family has grown everything from oranges, watermelons, ferns, and even tung oil and camphor trees. Seven generations later, our family now grows the rare and unique Datil Pepper.
With unwavering passion, Mayhem Datil Pepper Farms aims to create a ripple effect, extending far beyond our fields, as we collaborate with partners to expand the horizons of the datil pepper's influence. By cultivating this flourishing datil community, we hope to elevate and uplift everyone involved, sharing the joys and benefits of this extraordinary pepper with the world.
With unwavering passion, Mayhem Datil Pepper Farms aims to create a ripple effect, extending far beyond our fields, as we collaborate with partners to expand the horizons of the datil pepper's influence. By cultivating this flourishing datil community, we hope to elevate and uplift everyone involved, sharing the joys and benefits of this extraordinary pepper with the world.
- Guided by a "Datil Done Right" philosophy- "A rising tide lifts all ships," we are committed to increasing awareness of this remarkable pepper. Rooted in that theory, we partnered up with the companies who have developed some amazing Datil Pepper Products using our Mayhem Datil Peppers. Please click on the Datil Dealers tab for the links for an incredible array of datil products.
- Experience- We strive for everyone to cultivate the finest heirloom Datil Peppers imaginable, whether a large commercial grower or backyard gardener. We happily leverage our 12 years of experience in assisting anyone wanting to grow this ornery and fiery pepper. We succeed when the entire world experiences the wondrously unique Datil Pepper for themselves!
- Awareness- We love to talk Datil to anyone! We promote the datil pepper to a diverse range of individuals, including both those who are already acquainted with its fiery allure and those who are yet to discover its distinctive flavor.
- Respect- We approach every interaction with respect, fostering a sense of datil camaraderie among all those we encounter. Our aim is to instill pride in the rich traditions of Florida agriculture and cuisine, connecting people with the vibrant heritage deeply rooted in our region.
- Dedication + Hard Work + Laughter = Team Mayhem- We each have 45+ hour a week jobs, then enthusiastically dedicate 30 hours weekly tending to our Mayhem Datil Pepper Farm. Every day we answer numerous emails and social media questions/comments about Datil Peppers. We also produce all social media promotions and ship all your datilicious purchases in-between. Thank goodness for our friendship, we work arduously but laugher always abounds and the sense achievement makes it all worthwhile to Save the Datil!
- Visit the Farm- We invite you to our 100-acre farm during harvest (July-Nov) and learn more about this amazing pepper. Our Minorcan culture, heritage, and culinary influence are unbelievably important to us and we hope that you will join us in helping save the datil! Please do not show up unannounced, we will probably not look or smell presentable! Email us at [email protected] for an appointment.
Thank you for helping us Save the Datil!