{"product_id":"malawi-piquante-pepper-seeds-capsicum-baccatum","title":"Malawi Piquante Pepper Seeds – African Pickling Pepper | Peppadew Type (Capsicum baccatum)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Malawi Piquante — also known as the Peppadew type — is a beloved African heirloom \u003cem\u003eCapsicum baccatum\u003c\/em\u003e first discovered in South Africa in 1993. Round, bright red pods deliver a signature sweet-heat balance that has made this variety a culinary staple worldwide. Exceptional for pickling, stuffing with cream cheese, and adding to antipasto boards. Certified organic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capsicum baccatum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Malawi \/ South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlso Known As:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppadew type\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePod Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small, round, bright red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet with a subtle, pleasant heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mild–Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pickling, stuffing, antipasto, salads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertified Organic:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStarting Seeds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSow ¼ inch deep in organic seed-starting mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination temperature: 80–85°F — heat mat recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGermination time: 1–4 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak seeds in room-temperature water for up to 24 hours before sowing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid jiffy peat pots or standard potting soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTransplant outdoors after last frost when soil is consistently warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull sun; fertile, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater 1 inch per week; mulch 1–2 inches around the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed with compost tea every 2–3 weeks during early growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows well in 5-gallon containers year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHarden off over 7–14 days; bring indoors if nights drop below 55°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSafety First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly after removing gloves. Never touch eyes or sensitive areas. Lime juice may help relieve skin burn if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest when pods turn fully red. Cut with scissors and pick regularly to encourage continuous fruiting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CARIBBEAN GARDEN SEED","offers":[{"title":"10 Seeds","offer_id":28353162769,"sku":"P16900S","price":2.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 Seeds","offer_id":28353162833,"sku":"P16901S","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":28353162897,"sku":"P16902S","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1022\/5071\/files\/28395491262650.jpg?v=1759501632","url":"https:\/\/caribbeangardenseed.com\/products\/malawi-piquante-pepper-seeds-capsicum-baccatum","provider":"Caribbean garden seed","version":"1.0","type":"link"}