Firecracker

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Firecracker peppers are native to Mexico and produce heavy yields of upright, 1-inch conical fruit. The peppers start creamy white, then turn green, purple, orange, and deep red, often showing several colors at once for ornamental appeal. The fruit delivers sharp upfront heat followed by sweet, fruity, slightly citrusy flavor. Use them for hot sauces, marinades, or drying and grinding for spice. They are an excellent cooking pepper, and common in Spanish, Asian, and African cuisines. Heirloom.

Heat level: 30,000 - 45,000 SHU

Plant height: 18 - 30 inches

Harvest: 120 - 140 days from transplant

25 seeds

Did you know? Humidity can reduce the viability of pepper seeds over time, causing  seeds to stagnate. That’s why every seed pack includes a silica gel packet to help keep the seeds dry and fresh. To save seeds for next year, place the seed packet and silica gel packet together in a quart-size freezer bag, seal it, and store it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze. 

Share your pepper photos or favorite pepper recipe—and get free seeds!

Pepper photos: Please use photos on the Pequin pepper page as a guide. Submit one photo of your plant bearing fruit and another showing the pepper(s) in your hand. In return, you may choose any three seed varieties currently in stock. Exclusions apply.

Recipes: Submit your favorite pepper-dish recipe along with a photo of the finished dish and choose any three seed varieties currently in stock. Submit an authentic ethnic recipe to receive five seed packs. Exclusions apply.

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