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This thick-fleshed pepper is originally from Peru, producing small to medium sized pods with a moderate fruity heat. Rare!
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Botanical Name | Capsicum baccatum |
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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 | 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) | 10,000-24,999 SHU, 25,000-49,999 SHU |
Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
Pepper Shape | Round |
Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
Seeds Per Pack | 10 |