Chilli Pepper Seeds - Little Blue

Little Blue chilli pepper seeds grow into a compact, upright annual plant with a bushy growth habit. This variety is suited to warm and temperate climates and requires a full growing season with consistent warmth. Plants are commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers, making them suitable for small spaces as well as outdoor gardens. Little Blue peppers adapt well to a range of soil types when drainage is adequate and are commonly planted for seasonal cultivation in home gardens.

Features

• Compact, upright annual growth habit

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and container growing

• Performs best with consistent warmth and sunlight

• Appropriate for small-space and home garden planting

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Little Blue

• Growth habit: Upright annual plant

• USDA hardiness zones: 4 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Indoor: February to March

  • Outdoor: April to June

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days; warm soil temperatures and evenly moist growing medium required

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained loam or sandy soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Moderate; water regularly, avoid waterlogged soil

• Mature plant size: 18 to 30 inches tall; 12 to 18 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 12 to 18 inches apart