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Aji Cereza Hot Peppers

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85 days. Capsicum frutescens. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of 1" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to red when mature. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its aroma and flavor. In Peru, it is used fresh, chopped in sauces and aderezos to season traditional dishes such as tortilla de raya, arroz con pato, chinguirito, and others. It can also be eaten fresh with food or incorporated into various sauces and preparations. The peppers are very hot, grow upwards, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A variety from the northern coast, especially the Lambayeque and Chiclayo regions, and the jungles of Peru. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI  3093. A rare variety from Lima, Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 80,000.
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85 days. Capsicum frutescens. Open Pollinated. The plant produces good yields of 1" long by 1" wide hot peppers. Peppers are very hot and turn from green to red when mature. It is a popular hot pepper variety prized for its aroma and flavor. In Peru, it is used fresh, chopped in sauces and aderezos to season traditional dishes such as tortilla de raya, arroz con pato, chinguirito, and others. It can also be eaten fresh with food or incorporated into various sauces and preparations. The peppers are very hot, grow upwards, and turn from green to red when mature. The plant has green stems, green leaves, and white flowers. A variety from the northern coast, especially the Lambayeque and Chiclayo regions, and the jungles of Peru. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI  3093. A rare variety from Lima, Peru. Scoville Heat Units: 80,000.

 

Lot No: 103546

Germination: 85%

 

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 frutescens

 
Seed Depth Soil Temp. for Germination Days to Germination Sunlight Requirements Planting Time
1/4" 80 F to 85 F 14 to 28 days Full Sun Spring
USDA Hardiness Zone Seed Spacing Row Spacing Space After Thinning Days to Harvest
N/A 1" 36 - 48" 24" 60 - 210 days

Hot Pepper Planting Information:

Some hot pepper varieties come from tropical, humid regions, while others come from dry desert regions. Temperature, moisture, and air circulation all play a role in growing plants from seed. Too little heat, too much moisture, and a lack of air circulation will cause poor results. Do not use jiffy peat pots, plugs, or potting soil, as the soil can become 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 the best germination results. Read the Hot Pepper Growing Tips and Planting Instructions for information on growing hot peppers from seeds. Please take the 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 mulch, grass clippings, or straw around the base of the plant.

Water Requirements:

Water thoroughly with soaker hoses during dry, hot spells.

Fertilizer Requirements:

Use Slow Release (6 Month) Fertilizer when transplanting outdoors. Apply Miracle-Gro Liquid Fertilizer every two weeks.

Harvest Tips:

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

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Growing Calendar
Indoor Germination Temperature: 80 to 85 F
Minimum Outdoor Soil Temperature: Above 75 F
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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.

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