• Several dried red chile de arbol peppers are bundled together against a rustic background.
  • Dried red chile de arbol peppers, piled up and held in a hand.
  • Dried red chile de arbol peppers, with a focus on their elongated, slender shape and deep red color.
  • A scattering of Chile de Arbol peppers showing their deep red coloring with a clove of garlic in the center.
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Hot Pepper Seeds - Chile De Arbol

Small and potent, retains color when dried

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About the Variety

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Key Features

Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Hydroponic Friendly
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Borders
Perfect for Dried Flowers
Medicinal
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Capsicum annuum

LIFE CYCLE

  • Annual

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Branching
  • Upright

PLANT TYPE

  • Chile

Grow Heirloom Peppers - Plant Chile de Arbol Pepper Seeds - 15,000-30,000 Scovilles

A small and potent Mexican chile pepper that is also known as "Rat's Tail Chile Pepper" or "Bird's Beak Chile Pepper". Maturing from green to bright red, Chile de Arbol peppers can be used fresh, cooked, or powdered. Most often seen in wreaths or hanging swags as Chile de Arbol peppers retain their beautifully festive color even when dried.

  • Open Pollinated Seed
  • Use in cooking or for decoration
  • Scoville Scale: 15,000-30,000 Units

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Warm Season

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Average

PLANT SPACING

  • 12 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • N/A - Annual

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count
Packet 71
1 Ounce 5,000

Planting Guide

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Hot Pepper Seeds - Chile De Arbol

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Hot Pepper Seeds - Chile De Arbol FAQs

Is Chile De Arbol Hot Pepper resistant to animals or disease?

Chile De Arbol Hot Pepper is deer resistant, meaning deer generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Chile De Arbol Hot Pepper?

Chile De Arbol Hot Pepper is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

How big will Chile De Arbol Hot Pepper get?

Chile De Arbol Hot Pepper grows to 3 inches.

What is the flavor profile of Chile De Arbol Hot Pepper?

Chile De Arbol Hot Pepper has a flavor profile described as medium and 15k - 30k scoville heat units.

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