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Growing Santa Fe Grande Hot Pepper Vegetable Garden Seeds
Heirloom Santa Fe Grande Hot Pepper Seed Growth Habits:
Growing to approximately 24" tall, the Santa Fe Grande hot pepper plant is an excellent choice for container gardens, raised beds, and small gardens. Santa Fe Grande pepper plants produce heavy yields of yellow to bright orange to red 3-1/2" x 1-1/2" tapered peppers. When well-maintained, these prolific producers can yield between 20 and 50 chili peppers per plant.
Start the Santa Fe Grande pepper seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date for your USDA hardiness zone. Because fruit set can be affected by nighttime temperatures that drop below 60 degrees F, you may want to wait to transplant the pepper seedlings until at least 2 weeks after your last frost date.
Hot peppers love warm weather and plenty of sunshine (at least 8 hours of direct sunlight during the day), and they will produce best when the soil is kept evenly moist.
Various Uses for Santa Fe Grande Peppers:
Milder than a jalapeno, yet still providing a spicy kick, Santa Fe Grande peppers can be eaten fresh, pickled, grilled, fried, sauteed, and even stuffed and baked thanks to their large size. Great for mild to medium salsas and hot sauces.
Santa Fe Grande Hot Pepper Health Benefits:
Hot chili peppers, like the Santa Fe Grande pepper variety, provide a significant amount of vitamin C as well as other vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Hot peppers also have a mild anti-inflammatory effect on the body.
Additional Information:
Wash your hands well with soap and water after cutting or eating hot peppers. The capsaicin in hot peppers can burn sensitive skin and areas of the body such as your eyes and face.
Seeds Per Package:
- 250 mg - Approximately 35 Seeds
- 1 oz - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Approximately 64,000 Seeds
- 5 lb - Approximately 320,000 Seeds
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: |
Capsicum annuum
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| Pepper Type: |
Hot - These peppers all have some heat and usually rank at least 100, but usually 500 or more on the Scoville scale and have heat ranging from mild to extremely hot. |
| Santa Fe Grande Pepper Color: |
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: |
80-89 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: |
7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: |
0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: |
12 to 18 inches |
| Row Spacing: |
24 to 36 inches |
| Plant Height: |
18 to 24 inches |
| Growth Habit: |
Upright |
| Soil Preference: |
Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: |
Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: |
Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: |
No |
| Start Indoors: |
Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: |
Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: |
12 to 18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: |
Yes |
| Scoville Heat Units: |
500 to 700 |
| Heat Level: |
Mild - 100 to 2,500 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Poblano Ancho or Pepperoncini |
| Growth Speed: |
Mid - Ready for harvest around 76 to 90 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: |
80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: |
Resistant to Tobacco Mosaic Virus. Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: |
Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed, Container |
| Climate Tolerance: |
Heat, Drought |
