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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 |
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 |
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 |
| Pepper Color |
Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape |
Tapered |
| Pepper Size |
Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage |
Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads), Pickling |
30,000 SHU. Spinning Top Pepper is a unique ornamental variety known for its eye catching, top shaped fruits that seem to dance above the foliage as they mature. The compact plants produce an abundance of small peppers that transition through vibrant color stages, adding bold visual interest to gardens, containers, and landscape borders. Despite their decorative appearance, the peppers are edible and offer a noticeable heat that works well in hot sauces, drying, or spicy dishes. Plants are productive, easy to grow, and thrive in warm conditions with full sun. A favorite among gardeners looking for both beauty and flavor, Spinning Top Pepper brings color, movement, and spice to any growing space. Non-isolated.