Hot Pepper 'Orion RED CROSS' Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH2095
A 3-way cross of the "Orion" pepper. A productive pepper that has a unique flavor to it! Give it a try!
This is a red variation of the Orion pepper. A 3-way beautiful cross-bred in Italy by Mr. Rocco Maltesi. The fruits are wonderful, This variety deserves to be continued! What a unique, sweet, and tangy super hot pepper! Very productive too! The filial generation of these is unknown and therefore must be considered unstable. Your growth results could vary from this description. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 950,000-1,499,999
| Botanical Name | Capsicum chinense |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 8 |
| 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 | 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 24-36 in. (60-90 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) | 950,000-1,199,999 SHU, 1,200,000-1,499,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered, Twisted |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads) |
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