Count Dracula Hot Peppers
Count Dracula Hot Peppers HP2248-5
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Count Dracula Hot Peppers

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SKU HP2248-10
$4.00 $3.75
Availability: In Stock
Country Of Origin: USA USA
Description
Planting Instructions
Growing Calendar
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110 days. Capsicum annuum. Open Pollinated. The plant produces high yields of 2" long hot peppers. Peppers are medium-hot and turn from black to blood red when mature. The plant has purple flowers, black leaves, and black stems. A beautiful plant is suitable for containers and small gardens. An excellent choice for home gardens. Scoville Units: 25,000.

Lot No: R

Germination: 85%

Test Date: 05/23

Seeds Per Pound: 64,000

Plant Height: 24 to 36” tall

Planting Season: Spring

Sunlight Requirement: Full Sun

Planting Method: Indoor Sow



Scoville Heat Units Scale

Hot Peppers
Capsicum annuum

 
Seed DepthSoil Temp. for GerminationDays to GerminationSunlight RequirementsPlanting Time
1/4" 80 F to 85 F 14 to 28 daysFull Sun Spring
USDA Hardiness ZoneSeed SpacingRow SpacingSpace After ThinningDays to Harvest
N/A 1"36 - 48" 24"60 - 210 days
 

Hot Pepper Seed Planting Information:

Some hot pepper varieties come from tropical humid regions and some varieties come from dry desert regions. The temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seeds. Too little heat, too much moisture, and lack of air circulation will cause poor results. Do not use jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil as the soil becomes too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease and fungus. We have experienced disease and low germination when using these types of products. Use Miracle Gro Seed Starting Material for best germination results. Read the Hot Pepper Growing Tips and Planting Instructions for information on growing hot peppers from seeds. Please take time to watch the Hot Pepper Planting Instructions Movie . Plants can grow 1 to 7 ft tall.

 

Soil Requirements:

Requires fertile soil in a well drained location in the garden. Apply much and grass clippings, or straw around base of plant.

Water Requirements:

Water well with soaker hoses during dry and hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use RootBlast, Vegetable Alive, and Slow Release Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle Gro every two weeks.

Harvest Tips:

Harvest hot peppers when they are fully mature using a garden scissor so you don't damage the plant. Pick peppers as they mature to encourage new buds to form.


Hot Peppers
Growing Calendar
Indoor Germination Temperature: 80 to 85 F
Minimum Outdoor Soil Temperature: Above 75 F
Start Indoors Transplant Start Outdoors Start Indoors Fall Transplant Fall Start Outdoors Fall Multiple Crops
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Seed Depth: ¼“

Days to Germination: 14 to 28 days

Plant Spacing: 24”

Row Spacing: 36 to 48”

Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

Days to Harvest after Planting Outdoors: 60 to 210 days


USDA Hardiness Zone: 2 to 11


Note: The temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seeds. Too little heat, too much moisture, and lack of air circulation will cause poor germination results. Warning: Do not use peat pots, plugs, or potting soil for growing hot peppers from seeds as the soil becomes too dry or too wet, which can lead to disease, fungus, and poor germination results. Do not use covers or lids as lack of air and condensation moisture will cause poor germination results, disease, and fungus.

Use Miracle-Gro© Seed Starting Mix for best germination results.

Customer Reviews

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by on June 6, 2017

I have had Count Dracula peppers in my garden for several years and it's one of my favorites. It's a gorgeous plant and the peppers are a nice medium heat. I can cook with them fresh, use them in my canning or dehydrate them.

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by on September 18, 2017

This variety is so dang cool! Got 100% germination this year a grew four BEAUTIFUL plants that just kept growing... this pepper will definitely turn people's attention to it. As for the fruits themselves... very delicious.. not too spicy but not bland flavor you get from some sweet peppers. Used them cooking fresh mostly. Very delicious. I will continue to grow this beautiful plant for years to come.. not just for the fruits but for the plant itself!

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by on June 2, 2022

My favorite plant. Germination is a bit hard but worth it!

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