Description

25 Seeds per pack

(a.k.a. Large Thick, and Large Long Red) (Capsicum annum) 64-80 days.       A fiery hot open-pollinated chile pepper variety, quite aromatic, with thick, wrinkled flesh, that turns from green to fire-red at maturity. The Large Red Thick Cayenne Hot Peppers grow to 5-7″ long by 1¼-1½” wide at the shoulders, and are tapered and slightly curved. The strong, upright plants are large and open, allowing for easy harvest. Set is concentrated, and harvest shorter than some. These chile peppers are very pungent even when small. Great for use in hot sauces, dried, pickled or in salsas.

Planting Instructions for Hot Pepper Seeds

Heirloom / Open Pollinated Peppers are heat loving plants that are easy to grow, and do well in a variety of climates. Start seeds indoors 8-10 wks before the last frost. Soaking Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper Seeds for 2-8 hrs before planting helps speed germination. Plant ¼” deep in chosen containers. Germination will occur in 8-25 days at 75-90°F. Keep soil evenly moist (not soaked) for best germination. Harden off Pepper plants, then transplant to the garden about 2-4 wks after the last frost date. Plant Heirloom / Open Pollinated Peppers in full sun, spacing about 12-18″ apart, in rows 24-30″ apart. For a more mild flavor, Heirloom / Open Pollinated Hot Peppers can be harvested once they reach full size and are still green. Although Heirloom / Open Pollinated Hot Peppers can be picked when green, their flavor and heat will increase when allowed to mature and ripen colors, especially to full maturity.
It is best to use a knife or pruning clippers when harvesting to avoid damage to Heirloom / Open Pollinated Pepper plant. Be careful not to get oils on skin, in eyes, etc. when harvesting.