St. Lucia Seasoning Pepper Seeds – Mild Aromatic Caribbean Pepper | Organic Heirloom (Capsicum chinense)

The St. Lucia Seasoning Pepper is a rare and highly prized Capsicum chinense heirloom from the island of St. Lucia — a large, habanero-shaped pepper celebrated for its intensely floral and tropical aroma with notes of citrus, pineapple, and watermelon, and virtually no heat. Pendant pods reach 1.5–2.5 inches long by 0.75–1 inch wide, maturing from pale green to bright yellow on compact 24–30 inch plants. An essential seasoning pepper for Caribbean cuisine. Organic, heirloom, non-GMO, and pesticide-free.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum chinense
• Origin: St. Lucia, Caribbean
• Pod Size: 1.5–2.5″ long × 0.75–1″ wide; pendant, blocky shape
• Pod Color: Pale Green → Bright Yellow at maturity
• Flesh: Medium-thick
• Flavor: Intensely floral, tropical — citrus, pineapple, watermelon notes
• Heat Level: Mild — virtually no heat
• Plant Height: 24–30 inches
• Days to Maturity: 90+ days (Very Late Season)
• Certified Organic: Yes | Heirloom/OP | Non-GMO | Pesticide-Free
• Best Use: Caribbean seasoning, sofrito, marinades, sauces, fresh

Starting Seeds

• Start indoors 10–12 weeks before last frost
• Sow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix
• Germination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat required
• Germination time: 1–4 weeks
• Soak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before sowing
• Avoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil
• Transplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm
• Allow fruit to ripen fully on the plant for maximum flavor and nutrition

Growing Tips

• Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil
• Water 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around the base
• Feed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth
• Grows well in 5-gallon containers year-round
• Harden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F

Harvest

Harvest when pods reach full bright yellow color. Cut with scissors and pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting.