Hot Pepper Seeds

Hot pepper seeds produce warm-season annual plants with upright to bushy growth habits, depending on the specific type grown. These peppers are adapted to warm and temperate climates and require a long growing season with consistent heat and sunlight. Plants are commonly grown in garden beds, raised beds, and containers and perform best in locations with good air circulation. Hot peppers grow well in well-drained soil and are suitable for home gardens and small-scale plantings intended for seasonal cultivation.

Features

• Warm-season annual plants with upright to bushy growth

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

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

• Performs best in full sun

• Seasonal crop for home garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum species

• Common name (US): Hot Pepper

• Seed type / variety: General hot type

• Growth habit: Upright to bushy annual plant

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

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Indoor: January 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 consistently, avoid waterlogged soil

• Mature plant size: Varies by type, typically 18 to 36 inches tall; 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apart