{"product_id":"peter-pepper","title":"Peter Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003ePeter Pepper is an American heirloom chili known for its unusual, novelty pod shape. The wrinkled pods ripen from green to bright red and have a clean, moderately hot flavour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlants are compact to medium in size (about 45–75 cm) and reasonably productive. It is an old US variety often associated with Louisiana and East Texas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBotanical name: \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowth habit: Upright and bushy (compact to medium height)\u003cbr\u003eFoliage: Green\u003cbr\u003eSun: Full sun\u003cbr\u003eSpacing: 35–45 cm (14–18\")\u003cbr\u003eContainer friendly: Yes; performs well in medium to large containers\u003cbr\u003eSupport: Usually not needed; helpful under heavy fruit load\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFruit and Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWrinkled pods about 10–15 cm long with a rounded, bulbous tip. Pods ripen from green to bright red and can be picked at either stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeat level: Medium (10,000–23,000 SHU)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExcellent for:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalsas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying and chili powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCooking in place of jalapeño or serrano\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConversation-piece gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy a Starter Plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStarting with an established plant provides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarlier harvest in northern climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaster establishment and vigorous growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReliable production for longer-season peppers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrown With Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur starter plants are grown without chemical pesticides and gradually hardened for outdoor growing, ensuring strong, healthy plants ready for transplanting once temperatures are consistently warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWell suited for: gardeners who enjoy novelty varieties, container growers and fresh salsa makers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48288564543659,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9824\/9131\/files\/peter-pepper-cutout_efc5bd4e-c1f3-4c3f-bfca-8059250de6ec.jpg?v=1792198816","url":"https:\/\/petroliabloomco.com\/products\/peter-pepper","provider":"Petrolia Bloom Co. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}