Hot pepper Purple Tiger 5 PCS fresh seeds, Purple chilli pepper seeds, Spicy pepper seeds, Pepper veg, Capsicum annuum, Organic seeds, Non GMO

🌱 Capsicum annuum — Purple Tiger, Purple chilli pepper, Spicy pepper

Buy Purple Tiger hot pepper seeds, a variegated variety of Capsicum annuum. These seeds are perfect for growing a unique and spicy pepper plant on your windowsill or in a garden. Our Purple Tiger seeds are organic, non-GMO, and have a high germination rate.

🌿 Botanical Description

Capsicum annuum is an annual plant, reaching a height of up to 65 cm. The leaves are variegated with purple and green tones, and have very few white blotches. The flowers are purple, and the pods turn from purple to red when ripe. The plant has a vegetation period of 80-85 days, and produces pods with a sharpness of up to 15,000 SHU.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date, at a depth of 1/4 inch and a temperature of 75-85°F (24-29°C).
• Transplant seedlings outside when they have 2-3 sets of leaves, in well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
• Water regularly, but avoid overwatering, which can lead to root rot.
• Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month.
• Capsicum annuum is hardy in USDA zones 3-10, and can tolerate light frosts.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Capsicum annuum is native to the Americas, and can be found growing wild in many parts of the world. It prefers warm and dry climates, and can be grown in a variety of soil types.

✨ Interesting Facts

Capsicum annuum has been cultivated for thousands of years, and is a key ingredient in many cuisines around the world. It is also used in traditional medicine, and has been shown to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.