Pepper Apache Seeds – Heirloom Compact Hot Chili Classic

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Contains about 30 seeds

$2.20

SKU: GS-8903-PEP-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Pepper Apache (Capsicum annuum) is an award-winning, highly productive dwarf hot chili variety renowned for its high yield of fiery, bright red peppers on exceptionally compact plants. Growing to a neat height of just 12 to 18 inches, it produces an impressive canopy of 2- to 3-inch emerald-green conical pods that ripen to a vivid, glossy scarlet red. Delivering a bold, spicy heat rating of 70,000 to 80,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), Apache pairs its fiery kick with a crisp, sweet, fruity undertone. Its naturally tidy footprint, heavy cropping habit, and striking visual appeal make it an outstanding choice for patio containers, sunny windowsills, raised beds, and ornamental hot pepper gardens.

Specifications

Plant Name: Pepper Apache (Capsicum annuum)
Cultivar Type: Dwarf Hot Chili, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Warm-Season Solanaceous Fruit (Annual)
Color: Emerald-green pods ripening to a deep, glossy, bright scarlet red
Plant Characteristics: Compact, densely branched bushy habit (12–18 inches tall / 30–45 cm), prolific yield of 2- to 3-inch conical peppers, thick crisp walls, high heat rating (~70,000–80,000 SHU)
Suitable Space: Patio pots, balcony containers, sunny windowsills, raised beds, small garden plots, edible borders
Season: Warm Season (Late Spring through Autumn)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Start indoors late February to March under grow lights 8–10 weeks before last frost; transplant outdoors late May to early June once night temperatures consistently stay above 12°C (55°F).
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily)
Watering Needs: Moderate (water thoroughly when top inch of soil feels dry; avoid waterlogging)
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What is included?

Contains about 30 seeds

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Good to know

Ultra-compact growth habit ideal for small-space gardeners, patio containers, and indoor grow setups
Prolific fruiting habit yields dozens of fiery chili peppers on a single small plant throughout the season
Excellent dual-purpose variety providing high ornamental visual appeal along with rich, spicy peppers for hot sauces, drying, and salsas

Requires an early indoor start under lights due to warm soil requirements for pepper seed germination
Heavy pod production on small branches can occasionally benefit from a small plant ring or central stake for support

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