Hot Pepper ‘Pequin’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
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GH1550
Pequin peppers have a complex flavor that is somewhat citrusy with a touch of smokiness. They are quite hot!
Also known as Piquín and the Bird Pepper. This pepper grows wild in Mexico and is commonly used as a spice. The popular Cholula brand hot sauce lists pequin peppers and arbol peppers among its ingredients. Pequin peppers have a complex flavor that is somewhat citrusy with a touch of smokiness. They are quite hot! The heat tends to be a front of the tongue hot, but doesn’t last too long. They are excellent for pickling, in salsa, soups or any dish you want to add some heat to. Amazing producer of small red pods! Non-Isolated.
SHU: 30,000 - 60,000
| Botanical Name | Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum |
|---|---|
| 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 | 24-36 in. (60-90 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, 80-90 |
| 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, 50,000-99,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color | Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape | Tapered |
| Pepper Size | Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage | Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
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