Hot Pepper – Black Olive
$3.99
The Black Olive variety is a beautiful addition to the garden among vegetable plants as well as in annual or perennial flower arrangements. Its dark purple foliage and fruit of the same color that ripen red in late summer add color but also flavor as its little peppers are scorching, ± 45,000 units on the Scoville scale! Winner of the All-America Selections in 2012.
WARNING; The seeds of the peppers are hot, we recommend handling them with gloves.
Additional information
Seeds | ~40 |
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Difficulty | |
Sowing | |
Lifecycle | |
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Growing tips
Conditions of germination:
- depth of sowing: 5 mm
- optimal temperatures of germination: 25 to 30ºC
- time for germination: 10 to 21 days
When to sow:
- indoor sowing 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost date in your area
Sowing technique: in pocket
Inside the same hole, sow 3 to 5 seeds spaced about 1 to 2 cm apart; when the seeds have germinated and the seedlings have reached a height of 5 cm, keep all the plants if space is available or keep only the best plants. Transplant into individual containers while waiting for transplanting in the garden.
Transplant outdoors:
- After any risk of frost, when the soil is warmed and the average nighttime temperature is above 12 ºC.
Distance in the garden:
- between plants: 45 cm
- between rows: 60 cm
Plant height: 45 to 60 cm
Soil: rich and well drained
Water: regular watering
Exposure: full sun
Days to harvest (after transplanting): 60 days for purple peppers, 85 days for red peppers
Specificities:
- pinch the first flowers to make the plant more robust and to stimulate the production of leaves that will protect the fruits from the sun burns in summer during very hot days
- cultivation in pot possible
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