{"product_id":"hot-pepper-mix","title":"Hot Pepper Mix","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"992\" class=\"\"\u003eHot Pepper Mix features an exciting blend of Metchosin Farm's favourite hot peppers, offering a range of colours, shapes, and levels of spiciness. Prolific, compact plants provide a generous and continuous harvest throughout the season. Hot peppers thrive in warm locations, making them perfect candidates for greenhouses, sunny garden spots, or container gardening on a patio. Excellent for adding fresh heat to dishes, pickling, drying, or preserving for year-round enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1207\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"1032\"\u003eWhere Can You Grow Hot Pepper Mix?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1035\"\u003eHot Pepper Mix grows best in Zones 4-9, preferring warm, sunny conditions and fertile, well-drained soil. Best grown in greenhouses, hot microclimates, or patio containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1550\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eHistory and Historical Uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1243\"\u003eHot peppers have been widely cultivated and valued worldwide for their flavour, medicinal properties, and culinary versatility. Originating from Central and South America, peppers have a long history of use, traditionally enjoyed fresh, dried, or preserved, and remain integral to cuisines across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1912\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eCanadian Zone Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1581\" data-end=\"1584\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1584\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eZones 8-9:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors early spring, transplant outside after frost; harvest midsummer through autumn.\u003cbr data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eZones 5-7:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost; transplant when soil warms sufficiently.\u003cbr data-start=\"1810\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1813\" data-end=\"1825\"\u003eZones 4:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best grown in greenhouses or containers; start seeds indoors early for optimal yields.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1552\" data-end=\"1912\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/7841\/5473\/files\/Plant_Hardiness.png?v=1734491528\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1958\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1914\" data-end=\"1956\"\u003eHow to Grow and Harvest Hot Pepper Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2386\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2068\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1974\"\u003ePlanting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow seeds 6mm (¼in) deep indoors; transplant seedlings 30-45cm (12-18in) apart after frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2069\" data-end=\"2172\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2084\"\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provide consistent moisture, avoiding overwatering; maintain warm growing conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2291\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eHarvesting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick peppers regularly to encourage continual fruiting; harvest at desired maturity or heat level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2292\" data-end=\"2386\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2294\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stake plants if necessary; pinch early flowers to encourage bushier growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2428\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2388\" data-end=\"2426\"\u003eSeed Saving Tips for Future Supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2814\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2429\" data-end=\"2516\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2455\"\u003eSelect Best Peppers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Choose mature, fully coloured peppers from healthy plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2517\" data-end=\"2628\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2519\" data-end=\"2537\"\u003eExtract Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut open peppers and remove seeds carefully; wear gloves if handling very hot varieties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2711\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2631\" data-end=\"2645\"\u003eDry Seeds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spread seeds out on a paper towel or screen, drying thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2712\" data-end=\"2814\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003eStore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Store dried seeds in airtight containers in a cool, dark place; viable for up to 5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2921\" data-end=\"3020\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2941\" data-end=\"2965\"\u003eCertified Organic By\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2968\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2968\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eIslands Organics Producers Association (Cert#1962)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metchosin Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48811183014130,"sku":"MF-PEPPER-001","price":4.76,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/4106\/0082\/files\/Hot_Pepper_Mix.jpg?v=1772481893","url":"https:\/\/homeandwell.ca\/products\/hot-pepper-mix","provider":"Home \u0026 Well ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}