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Costa Rican Chili Seeds
Costa Rican Chili Seeds
Description:
Description:
The Costa Rican pepper is an award-winning European chili that packs a punch, and is one of the most beautiful plants you can grow!
The Costa Rican chili pepper is perfect for growing in containers and in gardens, and you can expect the Costa Rican pepper plant to grow to 2-3 feet tall. With beautiful black foliage, color-shifting chilis, purple flowers, and thick-walled flesh, it's no wonder why this gem is a favorite. The Costa Rican sweet pepper is beautiful, but it is also effortless to grow and maintain. You can use it as a landscape feature in pots or multi-planted garden beds as a border hedge.
The Costa Rican pepper will ripen from purple to red and has that slight kick to burn your tongue before tasting tangy flavors. These chilis are little fireballs that are bursting with flavor and we highly encourage you to give these a try! They will add fire and color to the food you create in the kitchen.
Find more Rare & Exotic Peppers to grow in your garden! We have a wide variety of seeds available in our Pepper Seed Collection.
Specifications:
Specifications:
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Heat Level:
- Plant Size: 3 ft.
- Pod Size: > 1 in.
- Days to Harvest: 90 - 99 days
- Origin: Costa Rica
- Species: Frutescens
- SHU: 50,000+
Growing Instructions
Growing Instructions
Getting Started
So, you've received your seeds and are wondering what's next? At Pepper Joe's, we're committed to equipping you with everything you need to succeed in germinating the pepper seeds you've chosen. Our mission is to introduce you to a diverse array of pepper varieties, setting the stage for an exciting and rewarding gardening experience. Let's dive into the essentials together.
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What You'll Need
Seed Starting SuppliesSoil and Tray Method
- Water
- Seed Starting Soil Mix of Choice (seed starting mix is different than potting soil.)
- Seed Germination Tray
- Humidity Dome
- Heat Mat
- Temperature Controller
- Plant Light
- Plant Labels
- #2 Pencil or similar object
- Gloves (optional, but if you're dealing with super-hot peppers, oil may still be on the seed)
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Plant your Seeds
- Pre-saturate your seed starting soil mix. Ensure the seed starting mix is fully saturated prior to planting your seed.
- Make a ¼-inch hole in the center of each seed starting cell. A #2 pencil eraser is a great tool for making these holes.
- Place your seed and cover gently with soil.
You can plant up to 4 seeds per cell to help ensure successful germination.
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Starting Peppers from Seed4. Place your heat mat under your base tray and your humidity dome on top. For best results, set your temperature controller between 75 - 80 degrees.
5. Place your plant light above the seed starting tray and turn on. Refer to the plant light manufacturers instructions for the optimal distance. Plant light should remain on for 14 to 16 hours per day.
6. Enjoy watching them grow! See our full instruction page below for more information.
