Datil Pepper Seeds

Grow the iconic Datil Pepper, a beloved heirloom variety known for its unique blend of sweetness and fiery heat. Native to St. Augustine, Florida, this rare pepper offers a tropical flavor profile with a bold punch, making it perfect for hot sauces, marinades, and salsas. Compact and high-yielding, Datil peppers are easy to grow and ideal for home gardens, patios, or containers.

Features:

• Type: Datil pepper seeds (heirloom)
• Heat Level: Medium to hot (100,000–300,000 Scoville units)
• Plant Size: Compact, grows 18-24 inches tall
• Growth Time: 90–120 days from transplanting
• Color: Ripens from green to bright orange or yellow
• Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity, and spicy

Why You Should Buy:

1. Unique Flavor: Sweet and tropical with a fiery kick, perfect for diverse culinary uses.
2. Heirloom Variety: Rare and historically significant, treasured for its unique qualities.
3. Compact & Productive: Perfect for small gardens, patios, or container gardening.
4. High-Yielding: Produces an abundance of peppers throughout the growing season.
5. Culinary Versatility: Ideal for crafting unique hot sauces, salsas, and savory dishes.

How to Grow:

• Seed Starting: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep soil moist using bottom-watering techniques.
• Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors once the frost danger has passed. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in well-draining soil.
• Sunlight & Watering: Provide at least 6-8 hours of full sun daily and water consistently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid wetting the foliage.
• Support & Care: Use light staking if needed to support plants as they grow and produce fruit.

Harvest Tips:

Harvest peppers when they are firm, fully grown, and have ripened to a bright orange or yellow color. Their sweet-spicy flavor shines in sauces, marinades, or fresh culinary applications. Handle with care to avoid irritation from their heat.