Organic Martin's Carrot Pepper (Hot)

Seed Savers Exchange - Donated to SSE in 1996 by Dr. William Woys Weaver of PA. Developed in the 19th century by Mennonite horticulturist Jacob B. Garber. Dr. Weaver acquired the variety directly from the Martin family from PA in 1971. Plants 2-2½' tall. Carrot-shaped, 1½-3" long, deep red-orange fruit. Smoky hot flavor. 70-90 days from transplant. Hot.

Characteristics:

Organic

Carrot-shaped fruits grow to 1-3 inches

Smoky hot flavor

Plants grow to 24 inches

Medium hot pepper

70-90 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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