Medium Hot Pepper Seeds
Hinkelhatz Pepper Seeds
Hinkelhatz Pepper Seeds
Description:
Description:
Hinkelhatz Peppers are an American heirloom that has been grown by Mennonite settlers since the 1880s. These small fruits may look harmless, but they pack a surprising amount of heat that adds a little kick to any sort of food dish.
The phrase “hinkelhatz” is Pennsylvania Dutch that translates to “chicken heart,” which is used to describe this pepper’s conical shape and size. These plants grow around 2 ft. tall and produce high yields of these small pods, which ripen from a dark green to a glossy red. Hinkelhatz pepper plants also work as great ornamental plants to spruce up your garden!
Originally, the Mennonites used Hinkelhatz peppers exclusively for pickling and for making a pepper vinegar out of it due to its surprising heat. However, growers have learned to use these peppers for a variety of culinary uses such as roasting, cooking, drying, and for making sauce. The heat is comparable to that of a Cayenne pepper and the flavors have been described to be very fruity and juicy with every bite you take.
Check out more of our related Pepper Seed Collections: Medium Hot Pepper Seeds, Rare & Exotic Pepper Seeds, Heirloom Pepper Seeds, Ornamental Pepper Seeds
Specifications:
Specifications:
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Heat Level:
- Plant Size: 2 ft.
- Pod Size: 2 in.
- Days to Harvest: 80 - 89 days
- Origin: USA
- Species: Annuum
- SHU: 30,000
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.
