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Burpee

Hot Lemon

Pepper

Capsicum baccatum

HeirloomNon-GMO

About (From this Label)

Heirloom pepper from the markets of Ecuador. Very hot fruits are 3-4" long.

About the Plant

Life Cycle
Perennial zone 10+
Annual, overwinter indoors
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Exposure
Full Sun
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Origin
Ecuador
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Germination
10–21 days
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Days to Maturity
70–80 days
Fruit Size
3–4 in

How to Plant

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Container Friendly
Yes
Planting Depth
1/4 in
Seed Spacing
1 1/2–2 ft
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Optimal Soil Temp
75–80 °F

Germination Watering

Keep moist.

Planting and Care Instructions (From this Label)

START INDOORS in a warm, well-lighted area about 8 weeks before planting outdoors. Sow seed 1/4" deep into individual containers filled with seed starting formula. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 75-80°F. Before transplanting, move to a sheltered area outside for a week.

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