i have saved and used the seeds from ANCIENT SWEET peppers,,i find its an outstanding pepper,, very sweet...only bad thing,,,start early,,it takes more time,,, peppers come true from seed so i guess we can call them heirloom,,,,the name is trademarked,,, so u best not use it,,,but there is no patent on the plant or seed,, i think its a real winner,,,,, indianabob,, grower of fine weeds and a few hosta