Super Hot Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant

Super Hot Pepper is a warm-season pepper plant grown for its compact growth habit and highly pungent fruits. Plants produce peppers in various shapes and colors depending on the specific selection, with fruits maturing from green to shades of yellow, orange, red, or chocolate brown. This variety is adapted to warm climates and grows well in garden beds, raised beds, containers, and greenhouse environments. Plants prefer full sun, fertile well-drained soil, and regular moisture throughout the growing season. Suitable for home gardens and edible landscapes with extended warm weather.

Features

• Warm-season annual pepper plant
• Compact to moderately bushy growth habit
• Produces small to medium-sized pungent fruits
• Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers
• Adapted to warm and sunny growing conditions
• Performs well in fertile, well-drained soils
• Suitable for home gardens and edible landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense
• Common Name (US): Hot Pepper
• Seed Type / Variety: Super Hot Variety
• Growth Habit: Bushy annual plant
• USDA Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as an annual in cooler zones
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Summer to Fall
• Sowing Season: January-April indoors; March-May outdoors
• Sowing Season with Specific Months: January, February, March, April, May
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-30 days at 75-85°F in warm, moist soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-drained loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Mature Plant Size: 24-48 inches tall and 18-30 inches wide
• Plant Spacing: 18-24 inches apart