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Early Flame Hot Pepper Plant

8.95
  • - Spacing: 16 inches
  • - Days to Harvest: 65
  • - Scores 1,500 - 4,000 Scoville heating units
  • - Each 3-Inch Pot contains 1 Early Flame Hot Pepper Plant
Plant Features

Early Flame Plants produce 4-inch peppers that are perfect for making rich jalapeno sauces with a bit of heat. These plants have a compact habit perfect for container gardens. Get your peppers early in the season with early flame!

Our Early Flame Hot Pepper Plants are grown with a commitment to natural methods, ensuring they're healthy and robust. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

  • - Transplant when soil temperatures reaches 60°F

Soil Preparation:

  • - Ideal soil pH: 6.0-6.8
  • - Add compost or aged manure (in the fall before planting)

Watering Specifics:

  • - Water consistently
  • - Avoid overwatering, which can lead to blossom end rot

Fertilizer Type:

Pruning and Training:

  • - Pinch off early blossoms to encourage stronger plant growth

Pollination:

  • - Self-pollinating, but benefit from insect and wind or mechanical movement

Additional Pest Management:

  • - Watch for aphids, flea beetles, and cutworms
  • - Monitor for signs of bacterial spot or other diseases

Harvesting Indicators:

  • - Harvest when peppers reach desired size and color
  • - Cut rather than pull to avoid damaging the plant

Storage:

  • - Store unwashed peppers in the refrigerator for up to a week
  • - Can be frozen for longer storage

Companion Plants:

  • - Basil: Improves flavor and repels pests
  • - Onions: Deter pests
  • - Carrots: Loosen soil for pepper roots
Attribute name Attribute value
Plant Characteristics
When to harvest When the fruits reach the desired size
Production Time Multiply Pickings
Habit Upright
Foliage Color Green
Features Heat tolerant
Garden Styles Container Garden
Plant Used for Food Production
Disease Resistance Potato Virus Y (PVY), Tobacco Etch Virus (TEV)
Plant Type Hybrid

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Arrived in appointed time

Plant is thriving and growing

From anonymous | April 24, 2023


jala lujah!

I love these jalapenos for making salsa with my early producing Lizzano tomatoes and producing all season until all the tomatoes are harvested. Mine are full of peppers.

From Karen | June 27, 2021


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