Matchbox Pepper
Capsicum annuum
Certified Organic
Just like its namesake, this little pepper can light a big fire in your mouth. Small fruits in dark greens, light greens, yellow greens, and reds completely cover the sprawling, low-growing, bushy plants, which have attractive, deep green, semi-glossy leaves. It only takes one match to light a fire, and just one of these little peppers will lend a fruity and flavorful heat to any dish. Like it hot? Two will crackle, three will smoke, and four will blaze!
This compact and decorative plant is a terrific option for container gardens. The plants are unbelievably pretty; their dozens of bright red fruit look outstanding against the profusion of tiny, slightly waxy leaves. Its thicker skin means that Matchbox does not dry as easily as Cayenne, but it will do fine in a dehydrator. A couple plants will keep you in chilies all season or all year.
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Growing instructions
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 75 days from transplant |
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| Days to Germination | 7-14 days |
| Height at Maturity | 30" |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Planting Depth | 1/4" |
| Row Spacing | 36" |
| Plant Spacing | 18" |
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I’m relatively new to gardening, and I must admit though I dried and crushed these I haven’t used any yet. What I can say is this is a beautiful plant to sit in a pot or grow bag on your deck or outdoor tabletop. This photo from September 16, 2021 in western Pennsylvania doesn’t do it justice, but it was also late in the season so it had spread out a bit. Thick and compact, this attractive plant produces very nicely!
