Barker Hot Pepper Seeds - New Mexico Chili Heirloom - 25 Seeds

Barker Hot Pepper is a traditional New Mexico chili variety prized for its medium-hot flavor and reliable production. This heirloom pepper produces elongated, tapered pods that mature from green to a deep red, making it a versatile choice for fresh salsas, roasting, drying, and authentic Southwestern cuisine. The plants are well-suited to home gardens and perform best in warm, sunny conditions.

Whether you are a seasoned chili grower or new to heirloom vegetables, Barker Hot Pepper offers a rewarding growing experience. Its compact to medium-sized plants produce abundant pods throughout the season, and the peppers are easy to harvest at either the green or red stage depending on your preferred flavor profile.

Plant Features

• Heirloom New Mexico chili variety with medium-hot heat level
• Produces elongated, tapered pods that ripen from green to red
• Excellent for fresh eating, roasting, drying, and making salsa
• Adaptable to container gardening and traditional garden beds
• Open-pollinated seeds suitable for seed saving

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable (perennial in frost-free zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily)
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8
• USDA Zones: Grown as an annual in most zones; perennial in zones 9-11
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy plants
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: Typically 24-36 inches
• Germination: 7-14 days at 75-85°F

Planting & Care

Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in a sterile seed-starting mix, keeping the medium consistently moist but not waterlogged. Provide bottom heat or a warm location to encourage germination. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off gradually before moving outdoors after the danger of frost has passed.

Space plants 18-24 inches apart in the garden in a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings. Fertilize lightly when plants begin to flower. Mulching helps retain moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest peppers when they reach desired size and color; use scissors or pruners to avoid damaging the plant.

What's Included

25 Barker Hot Pepper seeds (New Mexico Chili, Heirloom Vegetable).