Organic Sandia Pepper Seeds 25 Count Capsicum annuum Description: A New Mexico type, the Sandia bears peppers growing to 6-7, and ripening to a red. The fruits are often used green and have a mild hotness around 5000-7000 Scoville units. Sturdy plants are heavy bearers of these high quality chilis. A great chili for admirers of the Anaheim variety. Days to Maturity Approx.): 90 - 100 days. Food: The colorful aspect of peppers can increase the visual appeal of the food, making it more appetizing. However, foods containing peppers, especially chili peppers, often have a strong aftertaste. This is likely due to the presence of capsinoids in peppers. Also, capsaicin, a chemical found in chili peppers, creates a burning sensation once ingested. This sensation can last up to several hours after exposure. As a result, this can lead to a prolonged aftertaste. Starting: Pepper plants are slow to get going; so start pepper plants indoors a few weeks earlier than tomatoes. Sow the seeds about 8 to 12 weeks before the last frost date. [Starting the peppers seeds, no matter what kind, Sweet Bell Peppers, Southwesters Chili Peppers, Specialty Hot Peppers, and Ornamental Peppers] in the best planting medium that you can. The better their start, the healthier the Pepper plant will be. Growing Peppers: Plant the seeds in sterile potting mix, eight weeks prior to the last expected frost date in your area . Plant seeds at a depth equal to two times their diameter. According to scientific studies, the biologically optimum conditions for germinating pepper seeds are ""day / night"" soil temperature fluctuations between 86
