Barker Hot Pepper Seeds – 25 Heirloom Chili Vegetable Seeds for Planting

Barker Hot Pepper is a distinctive heirloom chili prized by gardeners for its fiery heat and adaptability. This Capsicum annuum variety produces slender, pointed peppers that mature from green to a deep red, offering a bold, spicy flavor perfect for salsas, sauces, and drying. The compact plants are well-suited to container growing and garden beds, making them a versatile choice for both beginner and experienced growers.

With 25 seeds per packet, you can start a generous crop of these hot peppers and enjoy a long harvest season. Whether you're adding heat to your favorite recipes or exploring heirloom varieties, Barker Hot Pepper is a rewarding addition to any vegetable garden.

Plant Features

• Heirloom chili pepper variety with intense heat
• Peppers mature from green to red
• Compact plants suitable for containers or garden beds
• Versatile for fresh use, cooking, and drying
• Open-pollinated seeds for seed saving

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual (perennial in frost-free zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–11 (grown as annual in cooler zones)
• Mature Height: 18–24 inches
• Spacing: 18–24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start Barker Hot Pepper seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix and maintain a soil temperature of 70–85°F for best germination. Provide bright light and keep the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off for garden planting after the danger of frost has passed.

Set plants in full sun with well-drained soil, spacing them 18–24 inches apart. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and mulch to conserve moisture. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Harvest peppers when they reach full size and desired color; frequent picking encourages continued production.

What's Included

25 Barker Hot Pepper seeds.