Hot pepper Ash shrub 5 PCS fresh seeds

🌱 Capsicum annuum — Ash Shrub Pepper

Seeds of the Ash Shrub Pepper, a medium-ripened variety of hot pepper, ideal for growing in open ground, under film shelters, on balconies, loggias, and indoor conditions. This compact, bushy plant reaches 40-60 cm in height and matures in 130-135 days from germination.

🌿 Botanical Description

The Ash Shrub Pepper plant boasts small, dark green leaves and produces rounded, smooth, red fruits that weigh 2-3 grams. The fruits grow upwards, collected in a brush, resembling a bunch of mountain ash. The taste is sharp with a strong aroma.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep, 7-10 days after stratification at 20-25°C (68-77°F), in well-draining soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0.
• Germination temperature: 20-25°C (68-77°F), time: 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0, drainage requirements: good.
• Watering and fertilization: maintain consistent moisture, fertilize regularly.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-10, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Native to the Americas, the Ash Shrub Pepper thrives in temperate climates with moderate temperatures and well-draining soil. It can grow in a variety of habitats, from open ground to shaded areas, and can tolerate some frost.

✨ Interesting Facts

The Ash Shrub Pepper has been used in various culinary and medicinal applications. Its fruits are eaten fresh, used for drying, canning, and various culinary refinements. The plant's ability to develop and form a crop in low light conditions makes it an attractive choice for indoor growing.

🌸 Uses

The Ash Shrub Pepper is a versatile variety, suitable for design compositions and culinary uses. Its compact growth habit and attractive fruit arrangement make it an excellent choice for indoor and outdoor gardens.