Hot Pepper ‘Tepin’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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GH1660
This pepper shares a common gene with EVERY pepper on the planet, making it the FIRST and ORIGINAL chili in the world.
Also known as Bird’s Eye peppers. This pepper shares a common gene with EVERY pepper on the planet, making it the FIRST and ORIGINAL chili in the world. This chili pepper grows widely in Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico. The official pepper of the state of Texas! Eat them fresh, use them in curries, pickle them, or make an extreme hot sauce. Also amazing in stir-fries, Italian and Mexican food. "Tepin” comes from the Nahuatl Mexican word meaning “flea” because of its smallness. Non-Isolated.
SHU: 50,000 - 250,000
| 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 | 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 | 110-120 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting | Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds |
| Heat (Scoville Heat Units) | 50,000-99,999 SHU, 100,000-349,999 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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