Malagueta Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Malagueta pepper seeds produce warm-season plants with a bushy, upright growth habit and slender stems. These plants develop small, tapered fruits that mature through color stages under suitable conditions. Malagueta peppers are well adapted to warm climates and require a frost-free growing period for proper development. They perform best in full sunlight with well-drained soil and consistent moisture. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers, the plants establish steadily and produce fruits over an extended growing season.

Features

• Warm-season plant with bushy, upright growth
• Produces small, tapered fruits during development
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adaptable to well-drained soil conditions
• Requires full sun and consistent warmth

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum frutescens
• Common Name (US): Malagueta Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Chili pepper variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy, upright perennial (grown as annual in cooler regions)
• USDA Zones: 9–11 (perennial); 4–8 (grown as annual)
• Planting Season: Spring (after last frost)
• Growing Season: Late spring to fall
• Sowing Season: January to March (indoor sowing); March to May (outdoor transplanting)
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10–21 days at 22–30°C with steady moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate, consistent watering
• Mature Plant Size: 60–120 cm height; 45–90 cm spread
• Plant Spacing: 30–45 cm between plants