Hot Pepper Seeds - Ulupica

Ulupica pepper plants are warm-season annuals with a compact to moderately spreading growth habit and fine branching. They are adapted to warm and temperate climates and develop steadily throughout the frost-free growing season. Plants grown from seed establish reliably in well-drained soil and perform best with consistent sunlight and even moisture. This variety is suitable for home gardens, raised beds, and container planting where adequate spacing supports airflow and balanced seasonal growth.

Features

• Compact to moderately spreading annual growth habit

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

• Adapted to warm and temperate climates

• Performs well during the frost-free growing season

• Suitable for seasonal hot pepper garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum baccatum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Ulupica pepper

• Growth habit: Compact, 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 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 apart