Fire Away® Hot and Heavy Dwarf Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
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Hot and Heavy is a hot and spicy pepper, but not so hot you'll need to call the fire department. First ripe fruit takes 65 to 72 days from transplant. Glossy foliage minimizes water loss and contributes to low water needs for this plant. It works well in landscapes and containers and may need trellising to maintain the upright habit.
- 16-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide at maturity
- Annual except in zones 10a-11b, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success
- Plant in full sun (6+ hours daily)
- Space plants 12-24 inches apart for best results
- Maintains glossy green foliage spring to frost
- Great for containers, landscapes
- Deadheading not necessary, edible, heat tolerant
Care: A hot pepper that works well in landscapes and containers. It may need trellising to maintain upright habit. Fruit transitions from green to orange to red, with multiple colors represented on the plant at the same time. Fruits can be harvested when they begin to show good color and are fully ripe when solid red. Taste is pleasing if picked before full maturity. If you are growing this plant in a container, a 12" diameter (3 gallon volume) is the minimum necessary size. The ideal size would be a 14" to 18" (5-7 gallon) container.
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- Size at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules
