Red Chili Pepper Seeds – Non-GMO Heirloom

1–3 inch pods that ripen glossy red with a sharp, clean heat (about 30,000–50,000 Scoville). They dry beautifully for year-round use. Who it's for Ideal for cooks who love making their own chili flakes and infused oils, and gardeners wanting a compact, decorative hot pepper. How & when to plant Start indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 12–18 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 and excellent in containers. Harvest Pods mature in about 75–85 days from transplant. Pick when fully red and let the thin-walled pods dry on the plant or a screen for grinding into flakes. Harvest often to keep the plants productive. Benefits & uses These little chilies are perfect for drying into crushed red pepper flakes, steeping into chili oil, and adding whole to stir-fries, pickles, and sauces. Strings of drying pods also make a decorative kitchen display. Growing guide: New to this variety? Read our full guide, How to Grow Small Red Chili Pepper From Seed , for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.