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Beautiful, spicy, and flavorful cayenne pepper that starts purple and then passes through salmon and orange on the way to turning a gorgeous red. The tall striking plants are laden with 4-5 inch fruits, which are tasty at all stages, but we prefer the added sweetness of the fully red fruit. Heat level is similar to cayenne and great for fresh use or drying. Perfect in the garden or in containers. Traces back to the early 20th century to Horace Pippin, an African American folk artist. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 30,000 - 50,000
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 70-80 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 25,000-49,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Purple changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
