Ralph Thompson's Squash Pepper, Heirloom (Hot), Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE by Hugh and Barbara Havercamp. Passed down from Barbara’s father, Ralph Mead Thompson of Woburn, MA. Originally from Italian immigrants who came to Boston as indentured servants. Red fruit, saucer shaped with strong ribbing. Highly productive. Sweet flavor with medium-high heat. 80-90 days from transplant. Medium hot.

Characteristics:

• Organic
• Red fruit is saucer shaped with strong ribbing
• Highly productive
• Mild to medium hot pepper
• 80-90 days from transplant
• 25 Seeds

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 soil is warm.

• Sow indoors 8 weeks before the last frost
• Plant 1/4" deep
• Germinates in 14 days
• Plant Rows 12-24" apart