Bring serious Southwestern heat to your garden with Pepper Hot Pequin Texas Native, a distinctive heirloom valued for prolific production, ornamental appeal, and intense flavor. Compact plants reach about 18 to 24 inches tall and produce abundant clusters of small, pendant peppers that mature from green to brilliant red. Each pepper is about 1 to 2 inches long and typically delivers 40,000 to 58,000 Scoville Heat Units, making Pequin an excellent choice for gardeners who want big heat from a compact plant. Harvest in about 75 days and dry, ferment, pickle, or use the peppers fresh in salsas, marinades, and sauces.

Germination Rate: 96%. Test Date: 9/25. TLM.

Texas Minimum Germination Rate: 55%

Why Choose Pequin Hot Pepper?

• Texas Native: Grow a pepper with deep roots in Southwestern agriculture and Mexican culinary tradition.
• Serious Heat: Pequin peppers typically range from 40,000 to 58,000 Scoville Heat Units for a bold, fiery bite.
• Small but Mighty: Tiny 1- to 2-inch fruits deliver concentrated flavor and heat despite their compact size.
• Prolific Production: Bushy plants produce abundant clusters of upright, pendant fruits throughout the season.
• Compact and Ornamental: Plants fit well in garden beds, containers, and edible landscape plantings.
• Fast-Drying Fruit: Thin walls make ripe peppers practical for drying, grinding, and long-term storage.

Planting Tips for Success

• Sunlight: Plant in full sun with at least 6 to 8 hours of direct light each day.
• Soil: Choose fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Peppers perform best in soil that warms quickly and does not stay waterlogged.
• Timing: Start seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost, or transplant outdoors once soil and nighttime temperatures are consistently warm.
• Spacing: Space plants about 18 to 24 inches apart to support bushy growth and good airflow.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist during flowering and fruit development, watering at the base to keep foliage dry.
• Fertilizing: Use compost or a balanced vegetable fertilizer at planting, then feed according to label directions. Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can produce leaves at the expense of fruit.
• Support: A small stake or cage can help keep branches upright when the plant is covered with peppers.
• Harvesting: Begin harvesting in about 75 days. Pick green for a sharper flavor or allow peppers to mature fully red for deeper color and flavor.
• Handling: Wear gloves when harvesting or preparing hot peppers, and avoid touching your eyes or face until hands and tools have been washed.
• Overwintering: In warm climates, protect healthy plants from cold to extend production. In cooler areas, collect mature fruit before the first frost.

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Cooking Methods

• Fresh: Mince ripe peppers into salsa, pico de gallo, marinades, tacos, and other dishes that need bright heat.
• Drying: Dehydrate or air-dry ripe red peppers to concentrate flavor and extend storage.
• Grinding: Grind dried Pequin peppers into chili powder or crushed pepper flakes for soups, stews, rubs, and sauces.
• Fermenting: Ferment fresh peppers with salt and garlic to make a complex hot sauce.
• Pickling: Quick-pickle whole or sliced peppers in a vinegar brine for a crunchy, spicy condiment.
• Infusing: Steep dried peppers in oil or vinegar to create a hot, flavorful finishing condiment.

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Nutritional Information

Hot pepper nutrition is based on harvested pepper fruit, not the planting seeds. One ounce of fresh hot pepper provides approximately:

• Calories: 11
• Total Fat: 0.1 g, 0% Daily Value
• Sodium: 2 mg, 0% Daily Value
• Total Carbohydrates: 2.7 g, 1% Daily Value
• Dietary Fiber: 0.5 g, 2% Daily Value
• Total Sugars: 1.5 g
• Protein: 0.5 g
• Vitamin A: 88 mcg RAE, 10% Daily Value
• Vitamin C: 40 mg, 44% Daily Value
• Potassium: 95 mg, 2% Daily Value

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Capsaicin provides the pepper’s heat and has no established Daily Value. Nutrition values are approximate and can vary by variety, growing conditions, and serving size.

Important Disclosures

• Variety Disclaimer: Pequin is a hot pepper variety. Heat level, fruit size, days to maturity, and yield can vary with growing conditions.
• Seed Storage: Store unused seeds in a cool, dry place away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Planting Zones: Pepper is a warm-season crop. Plant after the last frost when soil and air temperatures are consistently warm; local timing varies by growing zone.

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