Chile Pequin Pepper Live Plant - 1 Pot, Starter Plant, Edible Hot Pepper

About This Plant

Compact heirloom Chile Pequin Pepper (Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum) with small upright fruits that ripen from green to bright red. An ornamental yet edible pepper ideal for containers, raised beds, patios, and vegetable gardens. Plants are fast-growing and produce peppers suitable for hot sauces, salsas, drying, and pickling, offering a smoky, citrusy flavor with notable heat.

What You Will Receive

✔️ 1 live Chile Pequin Pepper plant
✔️ Growing in 1 nursery pot (1 plant per pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted starter plant
✔️ Ready for planting
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

Growing Information

Common Name: Chile Pequin Pepper
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum var. glabriusculum
Plant Type: Edible pepper plant
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Water regularly; allow the top layer of soil to dry slightly between waterings
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11 (grow as an annual in cooler climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in a sunny location and provide consistent watering during active growth. Harvest peppers as they mature from green to bright red for best flavor and heat.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

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