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Sugar Rush Peach Super Hot Pepper - Organic
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Sugar Rush Peach Super Hot Pepper - Organic
Packet - 25 seeds
57211 Rush Creek Rd
57211 Rush Creek Rd
Ferryville WI 54628
United States
95 Days to Maturity. Certified Organic.
Sugar Rush Peach Hot Pepper (Capsicum baccatum) is a unique variety renowned for its sweet, tropical flavor paired with a substantial heat level, estimated around 20,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU). The 3-inch-long peppers ripen to a distinctive peachy-orange hue, adding visual appeal to their culinary versatility. Ideal for salsas, hot sauces, and pickling, these peppers offer a fruity and intense heat. The plants are vigorous, often reaching heights of 4 feet, and produce prolifically throughout the growing season.
Sow seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost date, planting them ¼ inch deep in seed-starting mix. Maintain soil temperatures between 70–85°F for optimal germination. Once seedlings develop true leaves and outdoor temperatures consistently exceed 70°F, transplant them outdoors, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0. Sugar Rush Peach plants require full sun, receiving at least 6–8 hours daily. Due to their potential height of up to 5 feet, provide sturdy support such as stakes or cages. Water consistently, allowing the top inch of soil to dry out between waterings, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every 4–6 weeks during the growing season. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers, which can promote disease and cause excessive foliar growth and blossom drop, reducing yield.
Seed Source Information:
Sugar Rush Peach is a modern, open pollinated selection bred by Chris Fowler in Wales, and has gained a well-deserved popularity for its unique color and flavor combination.
Lot # CO-OG-1180-2024: Grown by Circadian Organics in Ferryville, WI in 2024. Certified Organic. Tested at 79% germination in February 2025.
Hot and Sweet Pepper Growing Resources
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Generations of seed production, coupled with rigorous trialing in partnership with regional farmers, have enabled us to offer seeds that are exceptionally well-suited to the Midwest's unique growing environment.
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