{"product_id":"fresno-chili-pepper-seeds-capsicum-annuum","title":"Fresno Chili Pepper Seeds – Medium-Hot California Pepper, Hotter Than Jalapeño (Capsicum annuum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFresno Chili\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pepper that made California hot sauce famous — a medium-hot, jalapeño-style pepper with more heat, more fruitiness, and outstanding yields. With a Scoville range of 5,500–20,000, Fresno peppers are noticeably hotter than jalapeños and carry a slightly smokier, fruitier flavor when ripe. Plants are compact, upright, and resistant to tobacco mosaic virus, making them a reliable performer in home gardens and market farms alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Fresno Chili\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e variety matures from green to bright red, with both stages being delicious and widely used. At the green stage, Fresno peppers are crisp and moderately hot — ideal for fresh salsas and pickling. Fully red, they develop deeper sweetness and fruity heat, perfect for hot sauces and drying. Plants grow 24–30\" tall with dense, dark green foliage and produce prolific harvests throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCulinary Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh in salsas, pico de gallo, and ceviche for bright, medium heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickle at the green stage for a crisp, tangy condiment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlend red-ripe into hot sauces and Sriracha-style preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoast and add to soups, stews, and grain bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan or freeze at peak ripeness for year-round use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart indoors\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 weeks before last frost. Sow seeds ¼\" deep in warm, moist organic seed-starting mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination\u003c\/strong\u003e takes 1–4 weeks. Use a heat mat (80–85°F) for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before planting to speed sprouting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid peat plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e and standard potting soil — organic seed-starting mix prevents moisture-related disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 18\" apart in rows 30\" apart for best airflow and yield.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e — compact habit works well in 5-gallon pots.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, well-drained. Mulch around the base with straw or grass clippings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent deep watering during dry spells; soaker hoses recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slow-release at transplant; liquid feed every two weeks through the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut with garden scissors at green or red stage. Harvest regularly to encourage continued fruiting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"10 SEEDS","offer_id":40239914221754,"sku":"P22009S","price":2.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 SEEDS","offer_id":40239914254522,"sku":"P22010S","price":3.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 SEEDS","offer_id":40239914287290,"sku":"P12504S-3","price":8.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28982372860090.jpg?v=1759505423","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/en-fr\/products\/fresno-chili-pepper-seeds-capsicum-annuum","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}