Description: Try this rare pepper for its unique colour show – fruit morph through shades of orange, bronze, purple and then mature to dark red. Fruits average 10 – 15 cm (4 – 6″). Plants get loaded with fruit! A cayenne-type pepper, with robust heat.
You can grow this sturdy pepper in pots or in the garden.
Naturally grown by Sage Garden/ Heirloom/Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size:25 seeds
Latin Name:Capsicum annuum
Main Uses:Culinary
Days to Maturity: 75 – 80 days
Exposure:Full sun
Height:60 cm (24 inches)
Certified Organic: Naturally grown at Sage Garden
Germination: 14 days at 21 – 25 C.Sowing: Sow a minimum of 10 – 12 weeks before planting out date. Bottom heat improves germination rates and times. If growing indoors under lights, sow anytime. For best results, applySea Magic kelp from first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.Planting depth: Lightly covered.Planting in the garden: Wait to transplant outdoors until soil is warm (on average between June 1-7, in southern MB).Space: 12 to 24 apart.
Container planting: Minimum 6 container per plant.
Growing in Containers:Well-suited to larger pots (minimum 6-8 inches)
Fertilizing (Containers):Feed with an organic veggie fertilizer through the season.
Watering (Containers):Water evenly – very important!
Growing in Mixed Planters:Well-suited for larger mixed planters. Think square foot gardening!
Fertilizing (Garden):Plant in a garden recently amended with compost. Application of Kelp fertilizer is beneficial.
Watering (Garden):Water deeply to establish. Water during periods of drought.
Suitability for Indoors:Well-suited for indoors, provided a sunny location.
Exposure:Full sun or grow lights.
What about Grow Lights?T5 or 26 – 54w CFL full spectrum lights are ideal
General Indoor Care:Bring potted plants indoors in late summer before night temperatures cool off. Or start fresh seeds indoors in late summer or fall.
Indoor Container Suggestions:Minimum 6″ pot with drainage holes.
Winter Fertilizing:Fertilize monthly through winter with an organic plant food
Winter Watering:Water deeply when the soil feels dry to the touch.
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