Pepper Seeds - Hot - Dancing Spirits Hybrid
68 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Dancing Spirits Hybrid Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, F1 hybrid, hot pepper with medium hot heat levels. 5,000 to 30,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. These hot peppers are a jalapeno hybrid with a very good yield and adaptable plants. Approximately 4,000 Seeds/Ounce.
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Growing Dancing Spirits Hybrid Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
To plant these peppers, you will need to start the planting process about 6-8 weeks before your area’s last frost date. You can use either well-draining soil or go for a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair - both work well for seed starting. The seeds should be planted about 0.25 inches deep. Make sure the soil stays moist, but don’t overwater your seeds. You can stick your pinky into the soil to see if it is dry below the surface. If it is, then give your plants a little water, but make sure you don’t overwater them. Keep your peppers in a warm spot, ideally between 80-90 F, and if it's a bit chilly, a grow light can be a great help for helping your seeds germinate. Once those seedlings pop up, usually in about 7-10 days, expose them to some cooler air before moving them outside! 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!
Keep a close eye on your peppers & take good care of them throughout the growing process to make sure they produce a bountiful harvest! Water them consistently, especially during dry periods. You can add mulch around the base of your plants to help keep the soil moist and suppress weeds. You can also try adding a fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus and calcium to provide essential nutrients to your peppers. 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. You can also try companion planting - plant some marigolds and basil alongside your peppers to attract pollinators and keep the pests at bay. And keep an eye on your peppers - if you spot any pests or diseases, make sure to treat them immediately!
Harvesting Dancing Spirits Hybrid Peppers
As your peppers start to grow bright fruit, keep watch for the perfect harvest moment. Usually, they'll be ready to pick around 68 days after transplanting, with a vibrant yellow or red hue and will feel firm. Since these are hot peppers with some heat, they're tasty both when fully ripe or premature - as they ripen, they’ll become a bright red or yellow color. When it's time to harvest, take your garden shears or a knife and give your peppers a clean snip off the plant, leaving a little stem on the plant. Wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvesting.
About Dancing Spirits Hybrid Pepper Garden Seeds
Hot peppers originated in Mexico over 6,000 years ago, but are grown all over the world today!
These jalapeno hybrid peppers were likely bred for their early harvest date and adaptability. They’re tolerant to heat and drought.
These are very hot peppers, with somewhere between 5,000 and 30,000 Scoville Heat Units.
Dancing Spirits peppers are suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses.
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"Dancing Spirits peppers are a great choice for chilis, salsas, or frying."
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Dancing Spirits Hybrid Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 40 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 4,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 16,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 64,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Dancing Spirits Hybrid Pepper seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.
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. |
| Dancing Spirits Hybrid Pepper Color: | Red, Yellow |
| Dancing Spirits Hybrid Pepper Flavor: | Piquant, citrus |
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: | 68 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 12-15 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 6-8 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: | 12-15 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 5,000 to 30,000 |
| Heat Level: | Medium - 2,500 to 30,000 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Jalapeno |
| 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: | Chilis, salsa, frying |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Drought |