Grandma Kirksey Pepper (Hot), Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - This stunning ornamental pepper makes a splash in both borders and containers. Bushy plants produce a dense canopy of dark-purple leaves and myriad small, conical peppers that ripen from purple to orange to dark red. The peppers measure about 3/4" long and stand erect on the plant; they are edible but very pungent and somewhat bitter. ‘Grandma Kirksey’ is named for Willie Jane (Pulley) Kirksey, who received the variety during the Great Depression and grew the peppers in her flower beds. 100 days to ripe fruit from transplant. Hot. Organic. 

Characteristics 

From the Collection for 2022

Organic

Colorful fruits grow to 3/4-1 inch

Bushy plants have dark purple leaves and small conical peppers

Hot pepper

100 days from transplant

25 Seeds per packet

Instructions - Sow seeds indoors ¼” deep. Peppers germinate best in warm soil, so gentle bottom heat may be helpful until seedlings emerge. Wait to transplant outdoors until the soil is warm.

Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost

Plant Rows 12-24” Apart

Germinates in 14 days

Full Sun 

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