Seeds - Pepper (Hot), Red Rocket OG (T)

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Description: Prolific plants produce a profusion of piquant peppers. Red cayenne peppers average 5" long and dry very well for winter use.  

Pack Size: 25 seeds

Latin Name: Capsicum annuum
Main Uses: Culinary
Days to Maturity: 55 green; 75 red ripe
Exposure: Full sun
Height: 60 cm (24 inches)
Flower Color: White
Certified Organic: Ecocert Canada

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. Application of Sea Magic© Kelp is beneficial.

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

Suitability for Indoors: Not well-suited for indoors - may be grown as a specialized crop.

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