Chile Piquin Hot Pepper Seeds – 25 Pequin Chili Seeds for Fiery Garden Spice

Chile 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.

Whether 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.

Plant Features

• Extremely hot peppers with a smoky, citrusy flavor
• Compact plants suitable for containers and small spaces
• Produces abundant small peppers that turn from green to red
• Attractive ornamental value in the garden or on the patio
• Easy to grow from seed with proper warmth and moisture

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Perennial in warm climates, usually grown as an annual
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not waterlogged
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (perennial); grown as annual elsewhere
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-24 inches
• Germination Requirements: Soil temperature 75-85°F; germination in 7-14 days
• Spacing: 12-18 inches apart

Planting & Care

Sow 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.

What's Included

25 Chile Piquin hot pepper seeds (Pequin chili).