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🌱 Capsicum annuum — Hot pepper, Vampire pepper, Chilli pepper, Spicy pepper

Seeds of the medium-late, tall variety of hot pepper, suitable for growing in a garden or indoor container. This variety is known for its purple foliage and flowers, with elongated black peppercorns that remain black and purple even when ripe.

🌿 Botanical Description

Capsicum annuum is an annual plant, reaching a height of 60-90 cm. It has a bushy habit with purple foliage and produces purple flowers. The elongated black peppercorns are 5-7 cm long and grow on the bush, remaining black and purple even when ripe.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date, at a depth of 0.5-1 cm. Pre-treatment is not required.
• Germination temperature: 25-30°C, germination time: 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 4-10, frost tolerance: sensitive.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Capsicum annuum is native to the Americas, growing in warm and temperate climates. It thrives in well-draining soil and full sun, typically found in tropical and subtropical regions.

✨ Interesting Facts

Capsicum annuum has been used for centuries in traditional medicine and as a spice. It contains capsaicin, which gives it its spicy flavor and has been used to treat pain and inflammation. The Scoville heat unit of Capsicum annuum is up to 5000 SHU.