{"product_id":"fire-away-hot-and-heavy-hot-pepper","title":"Fire Away® Hot and Heavy Dwarf Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHot 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16-24 inches tall and 12-18 inches wide at maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnnual except in zones 10a-11b, be sure to check your USDA zone to ensure success\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun (6+ hours daily)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants 12-24 inches apart for best results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains glossy green foliage spring to frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for containers, landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeadheading not necessary, edible, heat tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare: \u003c\/strong\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnjoy free shipping on orders over $175\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize at shipping varies by season, plant, and trimming schedules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/blogs\/garden-resource-center\/proven-winners-direct-planning-a-garden-101\"\u003e\n  Read our guide to get started with planning a garden\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Proven Winners®","offers":[{"title":"4.25\" Eco+ Grande \/ Ships Now","offer_id":51210949951627,"sku":"PEPPRW0047501","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0316\/4019\/1115\/files\/PEPPRW004-CloseUp-1.png?v=1794599023","url":"https:\/\/provenwinnersdirect.com\/products\/fire-away-hot-and-heavy-hot-pepper","provider":"Proven Winners Direct™","version":"1.0","type":"link"}