Hot Datil Pepper Seeds produce compact perennial pepper plants known for their small, bright yellow to orange hot peppers. These peppers thrive in warm, sunny conditions and well drained soil, making them suitable for garden beds, containers, or greenhouse cultivation. Adaptable to warm climates, the plants develop upright growth and produce fruit throughout the growing season.
Features
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Compact perennial pepper plant
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Produces small, hot yellow to orange peppers
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Suitable for garden beds, containers, and greenhouses
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Thrives in full sun and warm conditions
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Adaptable to well drained soils
Specifications
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Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
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Common Name (US): Datil Pepper
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Seed Type / Variety: Hot pepper variety
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Growth Habit: Perennial upright bush
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USDA Zones: 9–11 (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: February–May indoors; transplant after frost
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Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days; warm soil 75–85°F
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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; consistent moisture during growth
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Mature Plant Size: 18–36 inches height; 12–18 inches spread
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Plant Spacing: 12–18 inches apart