{"product_id":"west-indies-hot-pepper-seeds-vegetable-plant","title":"West Indies Hot Pepper Seeds - Vegetable Plant","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWest Indies Hot Pepper is a warm-season pepper plant grown for its compact growth habit and colorful fruits that mature through shades of green, yellow, orange, or red depending on the selection. Plants are well adapted to warm and humid climates and grow successfully in garden beds, raised beds, containers, and greenhouse environments. This variety prefers full sun exposure and fertile, well-drained soil with regular moisture during active growth. It is suitable for home gardens and edible landscapes where a long growing season is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm-season annual pepper plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact and bushy growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces colorful fruits in various mature shades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdapted to warm and humid climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforms well in fertile, well-drained soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for home gardens and edible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum chinense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name (US):\u003c\/strong\u003e Hot Pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Type \/ Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e West Indies Variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bushy annual plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-11 as perennial; grown as an annual in cooler zones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer to Fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e January-April indoors; March-May outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing Season with Specific Months:\u003c\/strong\u003e January, February, March, April, May\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Time and Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-21 days at 75-85°F in warm, moist soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained loamy soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Plant Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24-36 inches tall and 18-24 inches wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Emma Garden","offers":[{"title":"100 Pcs","offer_id":53321927786607,"sku":"GOU_DN_VEG_3601","price":17.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":53321927819375,"sku":"GOU_DN_VEG_3602","price":50.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 Pcs","offer_id":53321927852143,"sku":"GOU_DN_VEG_3603","price":90.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/9441\/4191\/files\/West_Indies_Hot_Pepper_Seeds3.jpg?v=1782106955","url":"https:\/\/emmagarden.com\/products\/west-indies-hot-pepper-seeds-vegetable-plant","provider":"Emma Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}