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Part of the Chinese government's 1987 "space chili" program, the Hangjiao 5 is a mutation resulting from sending vegetable seeds into space to increase size and yields to combat China's rising population. They are one of the most unique peppers in the garden and they are highly productive their size and shapes are incredible. Some are long and curved, some are spirals, and all taste fruity and delicious. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 5,000-9,999
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 | 36-48 in. (90-120 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 | 80-90 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 5,000-9,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Long, Tapered, Twisted |
| Pepper Size | Large (more than 6in. in length), Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Frying, Roasting, Stuffing |
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
