Capsicum annuum
DESCRIPTION
Plants produce red hot peppers 4-6 inches long with a striking “embroidered” appearance due to extensive corking.
PROVENANCE
This is Oshkosh-grown seed originally from Truelove Seeds. Jason Mills is the current local Seed Steward.
GROWING RECOMMENDATIONS
Start indoors in early April for June transplant. Provide 18 to 24 inches of space between plants. Especially if your garden gets wind damage, peppers benefit from staking, since these plants can produce heavy loads of fruits.
SEED SAVING
Peppers need to be isolated from pollinators in order to produce true-to-type seeds in urban environments. This can be done with fine mesh netting over entire plants or individual flowers/flower clusters.
CULINARY USE
This hot pepper is great as a seasoning in a variety of dishes or as a basis for hot sauce.
PRESERVING THE HARVEST
Ferment or cook this into a hot sauce. It also dries well in a dehydrator and can also be frozen raw for later use.