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Description<\/h3>\n

Chiltepin, often hailed as the “Mother of All Peppers,” is a wild, fiery chile native to North America and Mexico\u2014tiny, intensely hot (50,000\u2013100,000 Scoville units), and rich in history and flavor<\/span> \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span>. In its wild habitat, it grows as a perennial shrub up to 1\u20133 meters<\/strong> tall, often beneath nurse trees like mesquite.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Start Indoors<\/strong><\/td>\nMid\u2011July<\/strong><\/td>\nWarm soil (\u2265\u202f24\u202f\u00b0C), patience<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Transplant Outdoors<\/strong><\/td>\nEarly to mid\u2011October<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\nMild nights (\u2265\u202f18\u202f\u00b0C)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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    Begin seeds indoors around mid\u2011July<\/strong>, using warm soil (\u2265\u202f24\u202f\u00b0C) and expect slow germination (10\u201320 days)\u2014patience is key.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Transplant to the garden in October<\/strong>, once nights remain above 18\u202f\u00b0C<\/strong>; chiltepin dislikes extreme heat and frost<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tips for Planting & Care<\/h3>\n
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      Soil & Light:<\/strong> Chiltepin thrives in well\u2011draining soil<\/strong> (pH 6.2\u20137.0), best grown under partial shade or beneath taller plants\u2014mimicking its natural desert understory habitat<\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Sowing Depth:<\/strong> Plant seeds about 0.6 cm deep<\/strong> (2\u20135 times seed diameter), keeping the medium moist and warm.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Germination & Care:<\/strong> Expect slow germination\u2014sometimes up to a month. Use well-draining mix (e.g., with perlite) and moderate moisture to avoid damping-off.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Spacing & Growth:<\/strong> Keep at least 35\u201345\u202fcm<\/strong> between plants for airflow. Chiltepin can grow tall and may benefit from pruning after initial branching to manage height.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Flowering & Harvest:<\/strong> Flowering starts around 90 days<\/strong> after planting; fruit matures 2\u20133 months later, ripening red or orange, and are small (~0.8\u202fcm)\u2014ideal for drying<\/span>. Harvest gently by cutting or twisting.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Perennial Nature:<\/strong> If winters are mild, plants may survive multiple seasons\u2014especially if roots stay warm. In cooler winters, overwinter indoors or in a protected spot.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Safety:<\/strong> These peppers are potent\u2014wear gloves when handling, and avoid touching eyes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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