Hot Ornamental Pepper 'Maui Purple' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH1651
One of the most gorgeous plants we have grown!
Maui Purple peppers are hot, grow upright, and turn from dark purple to red when mature. The plants have dark purple stems, green and dark purple leaves, and violet-purple flowers. The attractive foliage and fruits lend well to ornamental uses, but the hot fruits make excellent culinary additions as well, including a tasty powder. One of the most gorgeous plants we have grown! A variety from Hawaii, USA. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 50,000 - 70,000
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 25 |
| Life Cycle | Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Indoors 8-10 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 90-100 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 50,000-99,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Purple changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads) |
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