Hot pepper Pandora Chocolate 5 PCS fresh seeds, Hot pepper seeds, Spicy pepper seeds, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Capsicum annuum — Hot Pepper Pandora Chocolate

Seeds of the unique variety of cayenne pepper, known for its rich, smoky, and fruity flavor. The fruits are long, tapering pods that turn from dark green to rich chocolate brown as they mature. With a Scoville heat rating of 100,000-400,000 units, this hot pepper is perfect for making sauces, salsas, marinades, and fresh consumption.

🌿 Botanical Description

The bush grows up to 70 cm tall, with long, tapering pods that are dark green when ripe and turn a rich chocolate brown as they mature. The flavor is rich, with distinct smoky and fruity notes. The plant has a moderate growth rate and requires regular pruning to maintain its shape.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sowing depth: 5-10 mm, leaving at least 5 cm between seedlings.
• Pre-treatment: Soak seeds in a weak solution of potassium permanganate for half an hour, then wrap in a damp cloth and leave at 25ºC until they sprout.
• Germination temperature and time: 25ºC, 7-14 days.
• Soil type: Well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: Keep the substrate slightly moist, but avoid overwatering. Fertilize twice: two weeks after transplanting and two weeks after the first fertilizing.
• USDA Hardiness Zone and frost tolerance: 4-10, sensitive to frost.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native to the Americas, this hot pepper variety thrives in warm, humid climates with average temperatures between 15-17ºC. It can be grown in containers or directly in the ground, but requires protection from frost.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Pandora Chocolate Hot Pepper has a unique flavor profile that combines smoky and fruity notes. It is a popular choice among chefs and home cooks for its versatility in making sauces, salsas, marinades, and fresh consumption. In addition, it is a great choice for container gardens and indoor growing due to its compact size and moderate growth rate.