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| Botanical Name |
Capsicum annuum |
| Seeds Per Pack |
10 |
| 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) |
25,000-49,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color |
Purple changing to red |
| Pepper Shape |
Tapered |
| Pepper Size |
Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage |
Ornamental (not recommended for eating) |
Shades of blue are one of the least common color schemes of pepper plants. The Filius Blue, therefore, stands out among ornamental peppers. Each bushy little plant produces a mass of highly ornamental, quite small, round peppers that mature from green to bluish-purple to bright red. The plants are so exotic looking, they work well as decorative specimens in containers or in a floral border. The immature fruits are exceptionally piquant at 30,000 - 50,000 SHU's. They have a great pepper flavor, and are very crunchy with a pretty good bite. As they mature, the fruits become sweeter and milder. Their short growing season makes them a good choice for milder climates. Great for containers. Non-Isolated.
Fun Fact: The Filius Blue hot pepper is the winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
SHU: 30,000 - 50,000
