Rooster Spur Pepper (Hot), Organic

Seed Savers Exchange - Rare variety from SSE member Virgil T. Ainsworth of Laurel, Mississippi. Grown in his family for more than 100 years. Two-inch long, tapered, fire engine red peppers borne erect on 2' plants. Traditionally used to make Rooster Pepper Sausage. Also excellent dried and ground for chili powder. Ideal for container growing. 95 days from transplant. Hot.

Characteristics 

• Tapered fruits grow to 2 inches
• Plants grow to 2 feet
• Excellent dried and ground for chili powder
• Hot pepper
• 95 days from transplant

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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