Organic Peter Pepper, Red Seeds 25 Count

Organic Peter Pepper, Red Seeds 25 Count Capsicum annuum Description: A still rare and provocative pepper with quite a bit of heat. The cylindrical peppers grow to 3-4, with prominent wrinkles and an appearance likened to an anatomical feature. Very strange, hot flavor, a sure conversation piece in the garden. Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) resistant. 90 days. Days to Maturity Approx.): 90 days. Food: The colorful aspect of peppers can increase the visual appeal of the food, making it more appetizing. However, foods containing peppers, especially chili peppers, often have a strong aftertaste. This is likely due to the presence of capsinoids in peppers. Also, capsaicin, a chemical found in chili peppers, creates a burning sensation once ingested. This sensation can last up to several hours after exposure. As a result, this can lead to a prolonged aftertaste. Starting: Pepper plants are slow to get going; so start pepper plants indoors a few weeks earlier than tomatoes. Sow the seeds about 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. [Starting the peppers seeds, no matter what kind, Sweet Bell Peppers, Southwesters Chili Peppers, Specialty Hot Peppers, and Ornamental Peppers] in the best planting medium that you can. The better their start, the healthier the Pepper plant will be. Growing Peppers: Plant the seeds in sterile potting mix, eight weeks prior to the last expected frost date in your area . Plant seeds at a depth equal to two times their diameter. According to scientific studies, the biologically optimum conditions for germinating pepper seeds are ""day / night"" soil temperature fluctuations between 86