Chili Pequin Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Chili Pequin Pepper is a warm-season pepper plant valued for its compact, bushy growth habit and small, upright fruits. It is commonly grown in vegetable gardens, raised beds, containers, and patio planters. The plant performs best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for warm growing conditions, Chili Pequin Pepper produces abundant peppers throughout the growing season and is well suited for home gardens.

Features

• Warm-season pepper plant with a compact, bushy growth habit
• Produces small upright peppers throughout the growing season
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, containers, and patio planters
• Adaptable to warm growing conditions
• Performs well in full sun
• Suitable for home vegetable gardens

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
• Common Name (US): Chili Pequin Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Bushy annual
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (grown as an annual in cooler regions)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Late Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season Months: February–May
• Germination: 10–21 days at 75–85°F (24–29°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 24–36 in tall, 18–24 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 18–24 in apart