This pepper has black seeds & hairy leaves. It blooms with beautiful purple 6-point star shaped flowers. It has a small 2” apple shape, & pod flesh is thick, and the flavor is sweet with a citrus taste. They actually prefer growing in temperatures between 45-60˚ F. They are long-lived plants & if protected from frost the plants can produce for 15 years and grow more than 10’ high. Capsicum pubescens (100 days) Heirloom – Open-pollinated

Heat Level: Very Very Hot Scoville 30,000

Packet contains 10 seeds.

In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7 – 21 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich warm soil. Grow in partial shade. Harvest peppers when they are orange.

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