Chiltepin Pepper Live Starter Plant – 3.5" Pot, Capsicum annuum, Organic, Non-GMO

About This Plant

Chiltepin Pepper (Chile Tepin, Chile del Monte, or Aji Pajarito) is a rare, wild chili variety prized for tiny, intensely hot peppers and distinctive flavor. This starter plant is organically grown, Capsicum annuum, and suitable as a perennial pepper in warm climates with winter protection.

What You Will Receive

1 live Chiltepin Pepper starter plant in a ~3.5-inch pot. Organically grown, Non-GMO, Capicum annuum. Perennial pepper in warm climates. Includes detailed growing instructions.

Growing Information

Common Name: Chiltepin Pepper / Chile Tepin
Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
Plant Type: Perennial pepper in warm climates
Growth Stage: Live starter plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist without overwatering
Days to Harvest: Approximately 90 days
Lifespan: Perennial with suitable winter protection
Cold Resistance: Approximately 32°F
Growth Habit: Bushy pepper plant
Fruit: Small, intensely hot wild peppers
Container Friendly: Yes
Organic Grown: Yes
Non-GMO: Yes
USDA Zones: Best suited to warm climates; winter protection recommended in Zone 9 and colder

Care Tips

Plant in full sun in well-draining soil. Water to keep the soil evenly moist during establishment. Protect from freezing temperatures in Zones 9 and colder; in Zones 10–11, can be grown outdoors year-round with proper conditions.

Live Plant Notice

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