Pepper Seeds - Hot - Mariachi Hybrid
60-69 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Mariachi Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, hybrid, AAS winner, hot-type pepper with mild heat levels. 500 to 600 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses.Named after the Mexican musical band, this pepper is often harvested while a creamy white to preserve its fruity undertones. Mariachi is also a beautiful plant and could be included among your ornamentals. ~6,800 seeds/oz.
Growing Mariachi Hot Pepper Vegetable Garden Seeds
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Growing Mariachi Hybrid Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
Start growing your peppers by prepping your seed starting trays. You should plant the seeds about 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost date. Plant the seeds in either a well-draining soil or in a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair. The pH of the soil should be about 6.5. Plant the seeds about 0.25 inches deep. Try to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. You can check whether you need to water your plants by sticking your finger into the soil - if it feels dry, then give your plants some water, but make sure not to overwater. If the soil looks wet, then wait for it to dry out a bit before you water your plants next. Keep your peppers in a warm spot for germination, somewhere around 80-90 F. You can use a grow light to create a warmer space that will help them germinate. After about 7-10 days, they should germinate, and you can move them to a cooler spot so they can be hardened off before you plant them in the garden. Plant the rows about 2-3 feet apart, and plant individual plants about 12-18 inches apart. Dig a hole and make sure the roots are covered completely!
Taking good care of your plants will ensure that you end up with a great harvest of peppers! Make sure to water them consistently. You can add mulch around the base of your plants to help keep the soil moist and suppress weeds. Companion planting with plants like marigolds and basil can help keep pests away and bring pollinators to your garden. You can try giving your plants a fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium to help promote their growth. Don't forget to give your plants a little support with stakes or trellises to keep them standing tall as they start to grow fruit. Keep an eye out for pests or diseases and make sure to address them immediately if you see signs.
Harvesting Mariachi Hybrid Peppers
These peppers are full size when they’ve grown about 4 inches long. They will turn from creamy white to bright red, and they should have a somewhat glossy sheen. They’ll be ripe somewhere between 65 days after transplanting, but because this is a hot variety, you can also harvest them before they’re fully ripe. These peppers have a more complex flavor when they are white. When the peppers are at your preferred ripeness, you can harvest them with garden shears or a knife by cutting off the peppers, leaving a small stem on the pepper. Be sure to be gentle with the plant so you don’t damage the plant and it can keep producing fruit. Because this is a hot variety, make sure you wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvest. Also try to avoid leaving them on the plant for too long, because overripe peppers might be a little bit bitter. Store them in a cool and dry place.
About Mariachi Hybrid Pepper Garden Seeds
Named for the regional Mexican instrumental group, Mariachi Hot Peppers turn from a creamy white, then to rose, and finally to a bright red.
Mariachi Hot Peppers can be eaten when they are creamy white or red. When they are white, they will have a fruity taste like melon. Red Mariachi peppers will taste more sweet, like a traditional mild pepper. These are delicious raw or cooked. Try broiling these peppers and putting them into a salsa. These peppers have about 500-600 SCoville Heat Units.
Mariachi peppers grow well in raised beds, greenhouses, and garden plots.
Tips From Our Gardeners
"Peppers are a low-calorie treat that has a lot of nutrition going for them. Vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, fiber, and potassium are all found in peppers. Fiber is essential for regulating blood sugar and feeling full. The peppers are perfect for those that need a little kick, and it's an easy way to liven up dishes."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Pepper Type: | Hot - These peppers all have some heat and usually rank at least 100, but usually 500 or more on the Scoville scale and have heat ranging from mild to extremely hot. |
| Mariachi Hybrid Pepper Color: | Red |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 Technically a tender perennial, but commonly grown as an annual. Perennial in zones 10 and 11. |
| Days to Maturity: | 60-69 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24 to 36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well-draining, loose (sandy loam), slightly acidic (6.5 pH), and moisture retaining. Too much nitrogen in the soil may lead to more foliage production and less fruiting, similar to tomatoes. Peppers also need sufficient amounts of phosphorus and calcium. We recommend using a balanced fertilizer for the best results. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer (70-85 F). During high heat, foliar and flower development slow or pause until temperatures return to the preferred range. |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun |
Other
| Direct Sow: | No |
| Start Indoors: | Yes Start Indoors 7-9 weeks before your last spring frost date. Harden off and transplant when seedlings are 6-8 inches tall. Bury the stem slightly deeper than the root ball. Avoid planting hot and sweet peppers right next to each other, as they can cross-pollinate, potentially affecting the flavors of your harvested peppers. |
| Pepper Pollination: | Peppers have perfect flowers (male and female parts) and will self-pollinate. However, wind and pollinator activity may increase success rates of fertilization and fruit production. |
| Plant Width: | 18 to 24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 500 to 600 |
| Heat Level: | Mild - 100 to 2,500 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Poblano Ancho or Pepperoncini |
| Growth Speed: | Early - Ready for harvest around 61 to 75 days from transplant. |
| Germination Temperature: | 80-90 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Peppers are commonly susceptible to cutworms, aphids, flea beetles, bacterial spot, Phytophthora, sunscald, and blossom end rot. To avoid or reduce problems with pests and diseases, stick to a regular watering schedule (drip irrigation is preferred), plant into well-draining soils, and utilize practices such as crop rotation. When taking pest control measures, consider utilizing integrated pest management principles by using mechanical removal, biological control, and other cultural practices before turning to chemical agents. |
| Garden Size: | Greenhouse, Garden Plot, Raised Bed |
| Pepper Use: | Mariachi Hot Peppers can be eaten when they are creamy white or red. When they are white, they will have a fruity taste like melon. Red Mariachi peppers will taste more sweet, like a traditional mild pepper. These are delicious raw or cooked. Try broiling these peppers and putting them into a salsa. |