Pequin Chili Pepper Plant - Live Heirloom Capsicum annuum | Organic Starter Plant

About This Plant

Pequin Chili Pepper, also known as Chile Pequin, is an heirloom Capsicum annuum fruiting pepper plant. This live vegetable starter plant is organically grown and features a compact growth habit suitable for gardens and containers. It produces small, intensely hot peppers with a smoky, nutty flavor perfect for salsas, hot sauces, and spicy recipes. Under warm conditions, peppers can be grown as a perennial in suitable climates or overwintered with protection in colder areas.

What You Will Receive

1 live Pequin Chili Pepper plant — heirloom Capsicum annuum variety, organically grown vegetable starter plant. Suitable for gardens and containers. Secure packaging for safe arrival.

• Common Name: Pequin Chili Pepper / Chile Pequin
• Botanical Name: Capsicum annuum
• Plant Type: Fruiting pepper plant / tender perennial
• Growth Stage: Live vegetable starter plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun; ~6–8+ hours daily
• Soil: Fertile, loose, well-draining

Growing Information

Plant in a warm location with plenty of direct sunlight and well-draining soil. Maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging. Protect from freezing temperatures. Container plants can be moved to a protected, bright location during cold weather to extend growing life. Peppers can be harvested as they mature and used fresh, dried, or in sauces and seasonings.

Live Plant Notice

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