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Pepper (Hot) – Firecrackerseeds

Original price was: $4.00.Current price is: $2.07.

SKU: QWU16454796 Category:

Description

The edible ornamental Firecracker Pepper sends showy clusters of 1” tapered fruit up and out, like a Roman candle, producing bursts of white, green, lavender, yellow, orange, and red, as it moves into full ripeness. When you get past the sensation that youve just eaten a flare, youll taste some fruitiness. Adds a sparkle of color and spiciness to any dish or marinade.

  • High yields
  • Edible ornamental
  • Harvest any color
  • Good for containers

SEED PLANTING TIPS

  • Botanical name: Capsicum annuum
  • Pepper length: 1/2”-1”
  • Scoville heat units (SHU): 80,000-100,000/hot
  • Plant support: Tomato cage or stake
  • Depth to plant seeds: .25” deep
  • Spacing between plants: 18”-24” apart
  • Spacing between rows: 24”-36” apart
  • Days to germinate (sprout): 7-21 days
  • Germination soil temps: 75F-85F
  • Soil needs: 6.0-7.0 pH
  • Sun needs: Full sun
  • Frost hardy: No
  • Planting season: Spring, summer
  • of plants per sq. ft.: Appx. 1 plant per sq. ft.
  • Days to maturity: 80-120 days

Good companion plants:Basil, Carrot, Cucumber, Eggplant, Okra, Rosemary, Sage, Squash, Tomato

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