Assam Hot Pepper Seeds – Indian Heirloom, Organic (Capsicum annuum)

Assam is a productive heirloom hot pepper from India with slender, 3¼-inch-long pods that ripen from green to vivid red. Thin-walled with good heat, this organically grown variety is ideal for drying, hot sauce, and traditional Indian cooking. Open-pollinated and true to type — save seeds each season.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum annuum
• Origin: Assam, India
• Pod Size: 3¼ inches long × ½ inch wide; slender, thin-walled
• Color Progression: Green → Red
• Heat Level: Hot
• Days to Maturity: 90 days
• Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, organically grown

Starting Seeds

• Sow ¼ inch deep indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended; 1–4 weeks to germinate
• Use organic seed-starting mix; avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Transplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil
• Add compost to planting hole; mulch 1–2 inches around base
• Water 1 inch per week; feed every 2–3 weeks during early growth
• Grows well in 5-gallon containers

Seed Saving

Allow pods to ripen fully red. Cut open and dry seeds on a cloth for 1–2 weeks. Store in a cool, dry place — viable up to 3 years.