{"product_id":"chile-del-monte-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"Chile Del Monte Seeds - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"631\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eChile Del Monte is a traditional heirloom chili pepper valued for its small, flavorful fruits and reliable production. The compact, vigorous plants produce abundant peppers that ripen from green to bright red, making them ideal for fresh use, salsas, hot sauces, drying, pickling, and seasoning. 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