Fire Away® Hot and Heavy – Hot Pepper – Capsicum annuum

$8.50

Store Sku: 11257_SEED

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High temperatures and humidity can affect seed by reducing its vigor and ability to germinate. Therefore, seed should be stored in a cool, dry area, out of the sun and in unopened packages.

 

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Description

15 Seeds per Packet. Planting Instructions
Each seed packet contains a planting tag inside.

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Note: Fire Away Hot and Heavy has a Scoville value of 2100.  Jalapenos are generally considered to measure between 2500 and 8000 Scoville units. This pepper has quite a bite, along the lines of what you would get with a mild jalapeno.

FEATURES

FORM follows FUNCTION.

A hot and spicy pepper, but not so hot you’ll need to call the fire department.  First ripe fruit takes 65 to 72 days from transplant. Glossy foliage minimizes water loss and contributes to low water needs for this plant.  Fruit sets and matures quickly once ripe fruit begins to present. Fire Away Hot and Heavy has a Scoville value of 2100.  Jalapenos are generally considered to measure between 2500 and 8000 Scoville units. The pepper has quite a bite, along the lines of what you would get with a mild Jalapeno.

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Edible
Heat Tolerant
Deadheading Not Necessary

CHARACTERISTICS

Plant Type:

Annual

Height Category:

Medium

Garden Height:

16 – 24 Inches

Spacing:

12 – 24 Inches

Spread:

12 – 18 Inches

Foliage Colors:

Green

Foliage Shade:

Glossy Green

Habit:

Upright

Container Role:

Thriller

PLANT NEEDS

Light Requirement:

Sun

The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

Maintenance Category:

Moderate

Bloom Time:

Grown for Foliage

Hardiness Zones:

10a, 10b, 11a, 11b

Water Category:

Average

Uses:

Container

Landscape

Uses Notes:

A hot pepper that works well in landscapes and containers.  It may need trellising to maintain upright habit.  Fruit transitions from geen to orange to red, with multiple colors represented on the plant at the same time.  Fruits can be harvested when they begin to show good color and are fully ripe when solid red.  Taste is pleasing if picked before full maturity. If you are growing this plant in a container, a 12″ diameter (3 gallon volume) is the minimum necessary size. The ideal size would be a 14″ to 18″ (5-7 gallon) container.

Maintenance Notes:

Easy to care for.  It loves heat and will thrive through the summer months. Fruit can be harvested until first frost.

Shipping Countries: United States (US)

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Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 1 × 1 × 1 in
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1600 E Lincoln Hwy, DeKalb, IL 60115, USA