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Also known as the Chinese Space Chili. The Space Chilis are from China. In the 1980s, researchers there sent seeds of many plant types into space, claiming that cosmic radiation increased everything from germination to growing rates to productivity. These peppers can be eaten green or red and have, some sweetness especially when roasted. The chiles can get over 10 inches long and are great for roasting, stuffing, dried seasoning, stir fry and sauces. They are capsicum like in flavor with a medium thick wall that has a crisp satisfying crunch. The HJ8 Total Eclipse Space Chili has a similar flavor to an Anaheim pepper, and roughly the same size. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 1,000 - 8,000
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 | 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) | 1,000-2,999 SHU, 3,000-4,999 SHU, 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 | 15 |
