Seeds - Pepper (Hot), Aha! Picante Hot v.1 OG (F)

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Description: Delectable diversity: Each plant of Aha! Picante Hot Pepper, like each of us, is a unique expression of deliciously never-before-seen pepper! A kissing cousin of habanero, savour a spectrum of glossy, searing hot crimson and tangerine fruits in glorious sizes and shapes from sleek, tapered habanero-style to ribbed round beauties to flying saucers and beyond. If you love hot peppers, brilliant colours, diversity, and delectable surprises as well as Easter egg hunting, Aha! Picante will delight you all summer long. 

Pack Size: 25 seeds

Latin Name: Capsicum chinense
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 55 - 65 days to lime green / 72 - 80 days to red/orange
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 45 cm (30 inches)
Certified Organic: USDA Certified Organic

Germination: 14 days at 21 - 25° C.
Sowing: Sow a minimum of 10 - 12 weeks before the planting out date. Bottom heat improves germination rates and times. If growing indoors under lights, sow anytime. For best results, apply Sea Magic™ kelp from the first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.
Planting depth: Lightly covered.
Planting in the garden: Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm (on average between June 1-7, in southern MB).
Space: 12” to 24” apart.
Container planting: Minimum 6” container per plant.

Growing in Containers: Well-suited to larger pots (minimum 6-8 inches)

Fertilizing (Containers): Feed with an organic veggie fertilizer throughout the season.

Watering (Containers): Water evenly - very important!

Growing in Mixed Planters: Well-suited for larger mixed planters. Think square-foot gardening!

Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden recently amended with compost. The application of Kelp fertilizer is beneficial.

Watering (Garden): Water deeply to establish. Water during periods of drought.

Suitability for Indoors: Well-suited for indoors, provided a sunny location.

Exposure: Full sun or grow lights.

What about Grow Lights? T5 or 26 - 54w CFL full spectrum lights are ideal

General Indoor Care: Bring potted plants indoors in late summer before night temperatures cool off. Or start fresh seeds indoors in late summer or fall.

Indoor Container Suggestions: Minimum 6" pot with drainage holes.

Winter Fertilizing: Fertilize monthly through winter with an organic plant food

Winter Watering: Water deeply when the soil feels dry to the touch.

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