Chile de Árbol Pepper Seeds

Grow Chile de Árbol, a traditional Mexican hot pepper known for its slender, bright red fruits and bold, smoky heat. Perfect for fresh use, drying, and making hot sauces, salsas, and chili flakes, this productive variety is ideal for home gardens in the UAE.

Growing Information

• Best Planting Time (UAE): September–March
• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8+ hours)
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Harvest: 80–100 days
• Spacing: 40–50 cm between plants
• Heat Level: 15,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)

Growing Tips

• Sow seeds 0.5 cm deep in well-drained, fertile soil.
• Keep the soil warm and consistently moist until germination.
• Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry slightly between waterings.
• Feed with compost or an organic vegetable fertilizer every 2–3 weeks for vigorous growth and abundant harvests.

Chile de Árbol is a high-yielding pepper that thrives in the UAE’s growing season. Suitable for garden beds, raised beds, and containers, it produces an abundance of fiery peppers perfect for fresh cooking or drying.