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Hot Portugal pepper plants produce spicy, 6”, thin-walled red chili peppers that taper to a point. Beneath the spiciness is a hint of sweetness. The peppers have a crunchy texture and a lingering heat. The stunning long red fruits are wonderful stuffed, beautiful in ristras, and after roasting, make an incredibly flavorful base for hot sauce, spiced up with some jalapenos and Thai chilies. An excellent chili for cool climates, it is early and productive. First offered in 1935. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 5,000-30,000
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 | 24-36 in. (60-90 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, 10,000-24,999 SHU, 25,000-49,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Long, Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Large (more than 6in. in length), Medium (3in. to 6in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
| Seeds Per Pack | 20 |
