Growing Zones 3 to 10
Page Number 52
Planting Season Spring
Plant Depth .25
Fertilizer Type 4-6-8
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Fruit
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Red
Germination 14 to 28
Maturity 90
Spacing 1.5 ft to 2 ft
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Open Pollinated
Genus Capsicum
Species annuum
Subspecies Peter, Red (Alfrey's Strain)
Common Name Pepper, Hot, Red Peter 

Pepper, Hot, Red Peter 

#T03071
  • 10 seeds
  • $3.95
90 Days
The original strain from the Alfreys. Demand continues to far exceed supply of this ornery old heirloom, grown as much to shock the prudish as for its culinary value! Pods are 4 to 6" long, blunt-ended, and mature to a deep red - excellent for chili powder. Dense plants, 20 to 30" tall.


Growing Zone: 3 to 10

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Own Root

State Restrictions

HI

Growing Zones 3 to 10
Page Number 52
Planting Season Spring
Plant Depth .25
Fertilizer Type 4-6-8
Light Requirements Full Sun
Fragrant n
Edible Parts Fruit
Foliage Color Green
Fruit Color Red
Germination 14 to 28
Maturity 90
Spacing 1.5 ft to 2 ft
Hybrid / Open Pollinated: Open Pollinated
Genus Capsicum
Species annuum
Subspecies Peter, Red (Alfrey's Strain)
Common Name Pepper, Hot, Red Peter