Pepper Seeds - Texas Chiltepin

Texas Chiltepin pepper plants are warm-season annuals with a compact to moderately spreading growth habit and fine branching structure. This variety is adapted to warm and arid to semi-humid climates and performs well during extended frost-free growing periods. Plants grown from seed establish steadily in well-drained soil and benefit from consistent sunlight and moderate, even moisture. Texas Chiltepin peppers are commonly grown in home gardens, raised beds, and containers 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 dry to semi-humid climates

• Performs well during long frost-free growing seasons

• Suitable for seasonal vegetable garden cultivation

Specifications

• Scientific name: Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum

• Common name (US): Pepper

• Seed type / variety: Texas Chiltepin 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: Moderate watering; allow soil surface to dry slightly between watering

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

• Plant spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart