Medium Hot Pepper Seeds
Guam Boonie Pepper Seeds (Non-Isolated)
Guam Boonie Pepper Seeds (Non-Isolated)
Description:
Description:
This is a Pepper Joe's special hot pepper rarity! Guam Boonie peppers are tiny Guamanian heirlooms that will surprise you with a very intense, upfront heat! Don't ever sleep on the small peppers - they're the ones that can pack the most serious punches!
Guam Boonie pepper plants can stretch up to 3 ft. tall and produce loads of these 1" fiery pods. Related to the Malagueta and Thai Bird Chile, they share similar characteristics. Guam Boonies share the shiny, smooth, bright-red skin of the Malagueta pepper, while it shares its small, conical size with the Thai Bird Chile. Boonie pepper plants love lots of sunlight and space to grow, so make sure to provide a great space for them to flourish!
These super tasty sweet gems are backed by incredible heat. This is the main attraction for Guam Boonie peppers, as the punch will linger on your tongue and lips 4-7 times longer than jalapeno! The heat actually amplifies when you dry and crush these pods into chili powder or pepper flakes. However, Guamanians love to eat these peppers fresh or in cooked foods. Save your harvests for later by freezing them - don't worry, they're good to last!
*Non-Isolated - Disclaimer: While some of our varieties marked non-isolated were isolated when grown, they are an unstable pepper seed variety that may produce plants with genetic variations, making them less predictable and consistent in terms of traits such as flavor, size, and heat level. While this can lead to unique and exciting variations, it's important to note that these seeds may not reliably reproduce the same characteristics from one generation to the next. Planting non-isolated/unstable pepper seeds can be an adventurous gardening experience, but be prepared for some degree of variability in the resulting pepper plants. We will not be able to offer replacements for variation in traits.
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Specifications:
Specifications:
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Heat Level:
- Plant Size: 3 ft.
- Pod Size: > 1 in.
- Days to Harvest: 80 - 89 days
- Origin: Guam
- Species: Frutescens
- SHU: 16,000-40,000
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- #2 Pencil or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
