Hot Pepper 'Mattapeno' Seeds (Naturally Grown)

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The Mattapeno peppers are edible, offering an earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness, especially when ripe and red. Despite its heat, it's versatile in culinary uses such as salads, rice & beans, and salsa.
5,000-10,000 SHU. Discovered by Matt Ohlendorf in a commercial greenhouse, the Mattapeno is a striking Jalapeno variety known for its variegated leaves and pods. Featuring a mix of green and white or green and yellow patches in patterns such as stripes, spots, or marbling. While variegated pepper plants are often valued more for their ornamental appeal than fruit production, the Mattapeno peppers are edible, offering an earthy flavor with a subtle sweetness, especially when ripe and red. Despite its heat, it's versatile in culinary uses such as salads, rice & beans, and salsa. However, this variety is not fully stable, with the potential for varying shapes and sizes, making it an essential addition to any pepper collector's garden. Non-Isolated.
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Botanical Name Capsicum annuum
Seeds Per Pack 20
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 70-80
Propagation Methods From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Heat (Scoville Heat Units) 5,000-9,999 SHU
Pepper Color Green changing to red
Pepper Shape Tapered
Pepper Size Small (under 2in. in length)
Pepper Usage Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling, Roasting, Stuffing
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