Chile Piquin Hot Pepper

You will get 250mg seeds of Pepper Hot Chile Piquin for planting.

Pepper Hot Chile Piquin is a spicy, fiery pepper that is sure to add a kick to your cooking! This versatile pepper is a member of the Capsicum annuum family and is native to Mexico. It has an intense heat with a rating of 30,000-50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The small, round peppers are usually harvested when they are red or orange in color and can be used fresh or dried.

Cultivating Pepper Hot Chile Piquin from seed is relatively easy and can be done indoors or outdoors. Here’s how:

• Plant seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost in individual pots filled with moist potting soil.

• Place the pots in a warm, sunny spot and keep the soil moist but not soggy.

• When the plants reach about 6 inches tall, transplant them into larger pots or directly into the garden.

• Choose an area with full sun and well-drained soil for planting.

• Plant the seeds 1/4 inch deep and 18 inches apart.

• Water regularly and keep weeds away from your plants.

• Harvest your peppers when they are bright red or orange in color.

To maintain healthy Pepper Hot Chile Piquin plants, make sure to water them regularly and keep weeds away from their roots. They also prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH between 5.5-7.0, so you may need to adjust the soil’s pH levels before planting. Additionally, these peppers will benefit from regular applications of fertilizer throughout the growing season.

This fiery pepper is sure to add some spice to your cooking! With proper care and attention, you’ll be able to cultivate your own Pepper Hot Chile Piquin plants from seed for years to come.