Bring fiery beauty and flavor to your garden with Yellow Chiltepin Pepper Plants. These rare, wild chili peppers are renowned for their bold heat and are well-rooted for easy growth, even for new gardeners. Each plant is carefully nurtured to ensure vibrant health, arriving ready for immediate planting.
Features and Specifications:
- Pack includes 6 well-rooted Yellow Chiltepin Pepper Plants
- These hot pepper plants are shipped without pots to promote faster acclimation
- Thrives under the partial shade of larger plants like mesquite or other leguminous nurse plants
- Frost-sensitive, ideal for planting in warmer climates
- Compact plant with small, round peppers bursting with heat and flavor
Growing Information:
Yellow Chiltepin Peppers are native to wild environments, often growing beneath larger shade-giving plants. To replicate these natural conditions, plant them in partial shade for optimal growth. While they prefer well-draining soil, maintaining moderate moisture ensures healthy development.
Care Instructions:
These chili pepper plants are frost-sensitive, so bring them indoors or cover them during cold spells. Fertilize moderately during the growing season and water consistently, but avoid waterlogging. Prune sparingly to maintain their bushy shape and encourage fruit production.
Why Choose Yellow Chiltepin Pepper Plants?
Yellow Chiltepin Peppers are prized for their fiery flavor and are considered one of the most intense chili peppers available. Their compact size makes them perfect for container gardens, patio décor, or herb gardens. These plants offer not only culinary value but also enhance the visual appeal of your garden with their vibrant yellow peppers. Whether used fresh or dried, these peppers provide a distinctive heat that transforms dishes with minimal effort.
Key Features:
- Type of plant: Yellow Chiltepin Pepper
- Condition: Live plant, well-rooted, no pot
- Mature Size: 12-18 inches tall, spreads up to 12 inches
- Growing Conditions: Thrives under partial shade, prefers well-draining soil
- USDA Zone Growing: Zones 9-11
- Soil Type: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil
- Sunlight Exposure: Partial shade to indirect sunlight
- Expected Planting Period: Spring to early summer