Hot Pepper Seeds - Philippine

Philippine hot pepper plants are warm-season annuals with an upright, branching growth habit and steady development throughout the frost-free growing season. They are well adapted to warm and tropical climates and perform reliably under consistent heat and sunlight. Plants grown from seed establish well in fertile, well-drained soil and benefit from regular watering to maintain even moisture. This variety is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting where proper spacing supports airflow and balanced seasonal growth.

Features

• Upright, branching annual growth habit

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

• Adapted to warm and tropical climates

• Performs well during the frost-free growing season

• Suitable for seasonal hot pepper garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum frutescens

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Philippine hot pepper

• Growth habit: Upright, branching annual

• USDA hardiness zones: 5 to 11 (grown as an annual)

• Planting season: Spring after last frost

• Sowing season:

  • Zones 5 to 7: March to April (indoors), May to June (outdoors)

  • Zones 8 to 9: February to March (indoors), April to May (outdoors)

  • Zones 10 to 11: January to February (outdoors)

• Germination time and conditions: 10 to 21 days; warm soil temperatures with consistent moisture

• Sunlight requirements: Full sun

• Soil requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter

• Watering needs: Regular watering; maintain evenly moist soil

• Mature plant size: 24 to 36 inches tall, 18 to 24 inches spread

• Plant spacing: 18 to 24 inches apa