Matchbox Pepper Seedlings

Certified Organic

Capsicum annuum

Tiny, spicy peppers are beautiful on the bush and dried.

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.

$4.69

This item has sold out for pre-order. In-person shopping of seedlings is available at 11 Airport Road, Accord, NY, 12404, beginning August 5th, 2024.
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Single seedling in 4" pot $4.69 Sold out for 2024 preorders.

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, then transplant 3 weeks after last frost. Requires heat for germination, which can take 10-14 days. Transplant once weather has settled, usually 2 weeks after tomatoes have been transplanted (peppers will tolerate earlier transplanting but won't grow much).

Days to Germination 7-14 days
Days to Maturity 75 days from transplant
Planting Depth ¼"
Spacing in Row 18"
Spacing Between Rows 36"
Height at Maturity 30"
Sun Preference Full Sun

Artwork by Ryan Cronin. Matchbox pepper needed art to match its hot flavor. Ryan's Rust-O-Leum painting uses clashing colors and bold taste to communicate the experience of cooking with this hot pepper, which was bred in the Northeast by Roberta Bailey.

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