Mild Pepper 'Hangjiao (HJ8) Total Eclipse Space Chili'

Mild Heat (5,000-8,000 SHU). The Space Chiles are originally from China. Each trip, approximately 5,000 seeds are sent along and are exposed to the zero gravity and cosmic radiation, then returned. The peppers can be eaten green or red and have some sweetness especially when roasted. The chiles can get over 10 inches long. The Total Eclipse Space Chiles are great for roasting, stuffing, dried seasoning, stir fry and sauces. “For many decades work has been going on by the Chinese who have been sending seeds into orbit on satellites exposing them to zero gravity. It has become apparent that the trip into space is creating higher yields, bigger produce, and an increase in the levels of nutrients in the resulting fruit.”