58-85 Days
Approx. 20-25 Seeds
Heirloom
Up to 24" tall
Supplier:
Short season pepper on compact plants that does well in cool summers. Relatively mild 5 inch peppers (7,500 scoville units) are great for pickling and chilies.
*Common grade. Germination rate 47%. Discounted.
Companions: Carrots, Cucumbers, Eggplant
Growing Instructions:
Germinates best in warm soil at 27-32°C with moderate moisture.
Plant Spacing : 12-18" apart. Row Spacing: 24-36" apart.
Seed ¼ inch deep, 8 weeks before last frost. When first true leaves appear, transplant into 4 inch pots. Transplant out after last frost. Ideal seedlings will have buds, but no open flowers when ready to plant out. Transplants will benefit from being watered with a high phosphorus solution when first planted.