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| Botanical Name |
Capsicum chinense |
| 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 |
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) |
1,500,000-199,999,999 SHU |
| Pepper Color |
Green changing to red |
| Pepper Shape |
Tapered, Twisted |
| Pepper Size |
Small (under 2in. in length) |
| Pepper Usage |
Drying, Fresh (salsa, salads) |
2,200,000 SHU. Originating from Michigan and developed by Ryan Karcher, the Zing Pepper. The exact crossbreed remains a mystery, but this pepper is notorious for its intense heat. The plants, reaching up to 4.5 feet tall, produce a large number of gnarly, bumpy pods, each 2-3 inches long, adorned with tails and ripening to a vibrant red. Known for its striking burn and red bumpy skin, the Zing Pepper transitions from green to red upon full maturity. making the Zing Pepper a captivating addition for any chili pepper collector seeking devilish heat and beauty in their garden. Non-Isolated.