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Shades of blue are one of the least common color schemes of pepper plants. The Filius Blue, therefore, stands out among ornamental peppers. Each bushy little plant produces a mass of highly ornamental, quite small, round peppers that mature from green to bluish-purple to bright red. The plants are so exotic looking, they work well as decorative specimens in containers or in a floral border. The immature fruits are exceptionally piquant at 30,000 - 50,000 SHU's. They have a great pepper flavor, and are very crunchy with a pretty good bite. As they mature, the fruits become sweeter and milder. Their short growing season makes them a good choice for milder climates. Great for containers. Non-Isolated.
Fun Fact: The Filius Blue hot pepper is the winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
SHU: 30,000 - 50,000
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 | 18-24 in. (45-60 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 | 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) | 25,000-49,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Purple changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Ornamental (not recommended for eating) |
| Seeds Per Pack | 10 |
