Wild Brazilian Pepper Seeds – Prolific ½″ Hot Pepper | Certified (Capsicum chinense)

The Wild Brazilian is a certified Capsicum chinense from Brazil renowned for its extraordinary prolific production — masses of ½″ round, fiery pods ready in just 90 days. Medium-thick flesh packs a powerful punch, maturing from green to pale yellow. A prized seasoning pepper deeply rooted in Brazilian culinary tradition, and an exceptional choice for hot sauce, spice blends, and drying.

Variety Details

• Species: Capsicum chinense
• Origin: Brazil
• Pod Size: ½″ round
• Pod Color: Green → Pale Yellow at maturity
• Flavor: Powerful spice with chinense heat and depth
• Heat Level: Hot
• Days to Maturity: ~90 days
• Best Use: Seasoning, hot sauce, drying, spice blends
• Certified: Yes

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

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

Safety First

Always 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.

Harvest

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