500 Pequin Chili Pepper Seeds for Planting | Heirloom Hot Pepper

Pequin chili peppers are tiny, fiery heirloom peppers prized for their intense heat and versatility. These small, oval-shaped peppers grow on compact, bushy plants that are well-suited to garden beds, containers, and raised beds. Pequin peppers are a favorite for making hot sauces, salsas, and drying for later use, adding a bold kick to any dish.

With 500 seeds, this packet offers plenty of growing potential for gardeners who want to grow their own supply of these flavorful hot peppers. Whether you're a seasoned grower or a beginner, Pequin peppers are relatively easy to cultivate and can be a rewarding addition to your garden.

Plant Features

• Produces small, oval peppers that mature from green to red
• Known for intense heat and rich flavor
• Compact bushy plants suitable for containers
• Heirloom variety, open-pollinated
• Good for fresh use, drying, and hot sauce

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Annual pepper (perennial in frost-free zones)
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Water Requirements: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist
• Growth Habit: Compact, bushy
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 as perennial; grown as annual elsewhere
• Bloom Season: Summer
• Mature Height: 18-24 inches
• Germination Requirements: Soil temperature 70-85°F (21-29°C); light for germination
• Spacing: 18-24 inches apart

Planting & Care

Start Pequin pepper seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep consistently moist at 70-85°F. Germination typically occurs in 10-21 days. Once seedlings have two sets of true leaves, transplant into individual pots and grow on in a sunny location. Harden off before transplanting outdoors after all danger of frost has passed.

Set plants 18-24 inches apart in full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings. Mulch to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Fertilize lightly once plants begin to flower. Pequin peppers are generally pest-resistant but monitor for aphids and other common pests.

What's Included

500 Pequin Chili Pepper Seeds.