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Chiltepin Chile Pepper Seeds - Produces Rare Super Hot Tepin peppers

Chiltepin Chile Pepper Seeds - Produces Rare Super Hot Tepin peppers

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Discover the ancient spice of life with our exceptionally rare Chiltepin Chile Pepper Seeds. Perfect for those seeking to enhance their culinary adventures with intense flavor and extreme heat.

  • Native to Texas, Arizona, and Mexico, growing wild and untamed.
  • Known as the "mother of all peppers," the Tepin is thought to be the oldest of Capsicum annuum species.
  • Each packet contains 10 GMO-free seeds, ensuring organic growth.
  • Heat level is super hot with a Scoville rating of 100,000 - 250,000 units.
  • Easy to cultivate with proper conditions: indoor germination with bright light and 85°F bottom heat.
  • Robust plants grow up to 36” tall, producing small, red-hot peppers.

Watch the Chiltepin Chile Pepper Seeds produce perennial plants that flourish year after year, yielding fiery chilies ready to spice up your favorite dishes. With their rich history and incredible heat, Chiltepin peppers are a unique addition to any garden or kitchen. Not only do they pack a punch in flavor, but they are also a fascinating subject of botanical heritage.

Why wait to savor the fiery bite of this legendary pepper? Buy Chiltepin Chile Pepper Seeds today and enhance your spice collection with nature’s original heat. Transform your culinary experiences and grow a piece of history with every seed.

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  • Each packet contains 10 seeds
  • Heat Level: Super Hot
  • SHU: 100,000-250,000
  • Maturity: 120 days after transplant
  • Pod Size: 3/8 in.  Plant Size: 36 in. 
  • Origin: Southwest U.S. and Mexico
  • Capsicum annuum
  • Heirloom - Open-Pollinated
  • Untreated and Non-GMO
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