{"product_id":"chile-piquin-hot-pepper-seeds-25-pequin-chili-seeds-for-fiery-garden-spice","title":"Chile Piquin Hot Pepper Seeds – 25 Pequin Chili Seeds for Fiery Garden Spice","description":"\u003cp\u003eChile Piquin, also known as Pequin or bird pepper, is a small but mighty hot pepper prized for its intense heat and rich, smoky flavor. These compact plants produce abundant tiny peppers that ripen from green to bright red, adding a fiery kick to salsas, sauces, and spice blends. Native to Mexico and the southwestern United States, Chile Piquin is a perennial in warm climates and a fast-growing annual elsewhere, making it a versatile choice for gardens, containers, and windowsill growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a heat seeker or a gardener looking to add a splash of color and spice to your plot, these seeds offer an easy and rewarding growing experience. The plants are productive and ornamental, with small white flowers followed by clusters of fiery fruits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely hot peppers with a smoky, citrusy flavor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact plants suitable for containers and small spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces abundant small peppers that turn from green to red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive ornamental value in the garden or on the patio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to grow from seed with proper warmth and moisture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum annuum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial in warm climates, usually grown as an annual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, fertile soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, bushy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9-11 (perennial); grown as annual elsewhere\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18-24 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil temperature 75-85°F; germination in 7-14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-18 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost date. Use a seed-starting mix and barely cover the seeds with soil, as light aids germination. Keep the medium consistently moist and warm. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant them into larger pots or harden them off for outdoor planting after the danger of frost has passed. Choose a sunny location with well-drained soil. Water regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Fertilize lightly once plants begin to flower. Peppers can be harvested when they reach full color and size; regular harvesting encourages more fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e25 Chile Piquin hot pepper seeds (Pequin chili).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67739789885750,"sku":"EDNA-583","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/4884\/8694\/files\/il_fullxfull.7731989112_1m4a.jpg?v=1792115913","url":"https:\/\/blakesflora.com\/products\/chile-piquin-hot-pepper-seeds-25-pequin-chili-seeds-for-fiery-garden-spice","provider":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","version":"1.0","type":"link"}