Grow the iconic Datil Pepper, a beloved heirloom variety known for its unique blend of sweetness and fiery heat. Native to St. Augustine, Florida, this rare pepper offers a tropical flavor profile with a bold punch, making it perfect for hot sauces, marinades, and salsas. Compact and high-yielding, Datil peppers are easy to grow and ideal for home gardens, patios, or containers.
Features:
- Type: Datil pepper seeds (heirloom)
- Heat Level: Medium to hot (100,000–300,000 Scoville units)
- Plant Size: Compact, grows 18-24 inches tall
- Growth Time: 90–120 days from transplanting
- Color: Ripens from green to bright orange or yellow
- Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity, and spicy
Why You Should Buy:
- Unique Flavor: Sweet and tropical with a fiery kick, perfect for diverse culinary uses.
- Heirloom Variety: Rare and historically significant, treasured for its unique qualities.
- Compact & Productive: Perfect for small gardens, patios, or container gardening.
- High-Yielding: Produces an abundance of peppers throughout the growing season.
- Culinary Versatility: Ideal for crafting unique hot sauces, salsas, and savory dishes.
How to Grow:
- Seed Starting: Start indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost date. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in seed-starting mix and keep soil moist using bottom-watering techniques.
- Transplanting: Move seedlings outdoors once the frost danger has passed. Space plants 18-24 inches apart in well-draining soil.
- Sunlight & Watering: Provide at least 6-8 hours of full sun daily and water consistently to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Avoid wetting the foliage.
- Support & Care: Use light staking if needed to support plants as they grow and produce fruit.
Harvest Tips:
Harvest peppers when they are firm, fully grown, and have ripened to a bright orange or yellow color. Their sweet-spicy flavor shines in sauces, marinades, or fresh culinary applications. Handle with care to avoid irritation from their heat.
Testimonials
My seedlings in a box were perfect. So sorry that most of your products are now sold out. Will definitely purchase again from this seller.
Samira · May 29, 2024
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Transplants arrived healthy…I was fortunate to receive more peppers than ordered. Thank you! Will purchase again!
Rosetta · May 31, 2024
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Still going absolutely loaded with blooms. I hope to stick them in a greenhouse and over winter them
Jonathan · August 27, 2023
Datil Pepper Plants
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