Firecracker Chili Pepper Seeds
Firecracker Chili Pepper Seeds
Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
Description:
Description:
Want to add visual and literal sizzle to your garden this year? Grab your hands on the Firecracker pepper seeds today! Also known as the Pequin Firecracker, this is a hot pepper that will certainly spice up dull meals during dinner.
This is one of our favorite peppers to be grown in containers. The fun, bushy ornamental Firecracker Chili plant grows to 2 feet tall that produces 1-inch pods. The Firecracker Chili peppers grow upright from creamy white to green, to yellow, to orange, then a stunning deep red when mature. All the colors may compete for attention on the same plant though, so make sure to observe their beauty during their growth!
Unashamedly bright and vibrant, the Firecracker Chili pepper is an ornamental little pepper that secretly packs a punch that you will not see coming. Coming in hot with a heat level of 45,000 SHUs, you will notice upfront burn before tasting delicious fruity flavors. These chilis will delight the palate and are great to eat raw, for soups or stews, pickled, stir-fries, or soaked in a marinade and then removed. Don’t miss out on the Firecracker Chili pepper seeds, you won’t regret growing them.
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Specifications:
Specifications:
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Heat Level:
- Packet Quantity: Each pepper seed pack includes 10+ seeds. For orders with more than 1,000 seeds, please request bulk packaging.
- Plant Size: 2 ft.
- Pod Size: > 1 in.
- Days to Harvest: 90 - 99 days
- Origin: USA
- Species: Annuum
- SHU: 30,000-45,000
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.
