Purple UFO Pepper

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Original price was: R60.00.Current price is: R45.00.

It came from outer spaaaace! The Purple UFO is a unique ornamental pepper variety with an amazing taste and extraterrestrial shape when grown to full maturity. The origin of this pepper is still “unidentified,” adding to its continued mystique.

Watch as these strange peppers ripen from their signature purple to a dark red at maturity. Pods are very smooth and crunchy when you take a bite out of them.

The taste of Purple UFO peppers is out-of-this-world! The flavors will be slightly different at each ripening stage – it may be sweet and fruity, or tangy and juicy! You can expect the heat to come on hot and fast, but fade away just as quickly. Purple UFOs are great for pickling, adding to hot sauce, salsa, and used fresh in salads. You can also cook these peppers down or dry them to make a very nice pepper powder.

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  • Heat Level:
  • Packet Quantity: 15 Seeds
  • Plant Size: 1.2m (planted in ground)
  • Pod Size: 5 cm
  • Days to Harvest: 100 – 109 days
  • Origin: Unknown
  • Species: Annuum
  • Scoville Heat Rating: 30,000-45,000

Growing Notes:

There are various ways to germinate seeds. You can use the moist paper towel method, germinate in trays indoors or sow directly in pots. However, it is a good idea to start seeds indoors in small pots or germination trays. Keep the medium moist during germination and if you can maintain a warm consistent temperature it will be beneficial. You can soak seeds for about 12-24 hours to soften the seeds. It is common to soak seeds in a weak Hydrogen peroxide or weak chamomile tea solution. Do not sow seeds too deep. Be patient as some hotter varieties can take weeks to germinate. After seeds sprout and a few leaves have formed, you can start to transplant and move outdoors when temperatures become warmer. Peppers love rich soil, so adding compost to the garden or potting mix is highly recommended.

Ba cautious when handling these hot peppers. Where gloves when handling frequently. Do not touch your eyes or other vulnerable parts of the body after working with these peppers

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