
Details
Jigsaw pepper is a stunning feast for the eyes! Leaves are multicolored in tie-dye patterns of lavender, cream, violet, sea foam, and forest green, making them one of the most ornamental peppers. Short, stocky plants produce small, plum-colored fruit. Try this dazzling edible ornamental in containers or borders, anywhere its ornate foliage can be admired. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 10,000-24,999
Michigan Seeds and Plants grown on our farm, Renegade Acres, in Howell, MI!
Certified Organic by Oregon Tilth.
Additional Info
Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
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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 | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
Plant Spacing | 15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
Hardiness | N/A |
Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
Danger | N/A |
Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
Soil pH Requirements | 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) | 10,000-24,999 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 |