Bulgarian Hot Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) - Also known as Shipka, this heirloom is believed to have made its way to North America from Eastern Europe in the early 1980s. Plants produce bright orange, 3–4″ carrot-shaped peppers that continue setting fruit well into the fall. They are very hot while retaining a slight fruity flavour. Exceptionally prolific, fruits grow close to the stem and often cover the compact 16–18″ plants, making this an excellent choice for containers or tight garden spaces. We regularly harvest 30+ peppers per plant, using them in marinades, salsas, hot sauces, and for drying and grinding. A truly worthy addition to any hot pepper collection.
Scoville heat units (SHU): 10,000 – 30,000
70 days to maturity.
25 seeds per packet.
Planting Instructions: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Sow 1/4 inch deep and keep soil warm. Transplant into 1 inch cells or 2 inch pots at 1-2 leaf stage. Harden off plants for 4-5 days after risk of frost has passed. Transplant outdoors once day and night temperatures are consistently above 10 degrees Celsius.
