Chili Pequin Pepper Seeds produce a small, compact perennial pepper plant known for its intensely hot, red or orange berries. This plant thrives in full sun with well-drained, fertile soil and is suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container cultivation. Pequin peppers are commonly used in culinary applications for their strong, spicy flavor. Once established, the plant is drought-tolerant and produces fruit continuously throughout the warm growing season.
Features
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Compact, bushy perennial pepper growth habit
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Produces small, intensely hot red or orange berries
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Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
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Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
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Drought-tolerant once established
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Continuous fruit production during the warm season
Specifications
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Scientific name: Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
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Common name (US): Pequin Pepper
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Seed type / variety: Hot pepper variety
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Growth habit: Compact perennial pepper
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USDA zones: 9 to 11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
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Planting season: Spring after last frost
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Growing season: Late spring through fall
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Sowing Season: Spring
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Sowing season months: February to April (indoors); April to June (outdoors after frost)
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Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days at 75 to 85 F in warm, moist soil
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Sunlight requirements: Full sun
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Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil
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Watering needs: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist during establishment
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Mature plant size: 18 to 24 inches tall; 12 to 18 inches spread
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Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart
