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Growing Enchantment 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, 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! Make sure to cover the roots completely as you are planting the seedlings. Space them about 12-18 inches apart and space rows 2-3 feet apart. Try to choose an area of your garden that has not been used for other nightshades recently. Make sure you aren’t planting hot and sweet pepper varieties close to each other to avoid cross-pollination.

Taking good care of your plants will ensure that you end up with a great harvest of peppers! Make sure to water them consistently. Sprinkling mulch around the base of the plant can help retain moisture and can also help with suppressing weeds. If your pepper plants get tall, you may need to provide them with stakes or a cage to support the weight of the fruit. You can also try companion planting - plant some marigolds and basil alongside your peppers to attract pollinators and keep the pests at bay. You can also try adding a fertilizer that is rich in phosphorus and calcium to provide essential nutrients to your peppers. Keep an eye on your plants and take action immediately if you see any pests or signs of disease.

Harvesting Enchantment Peppers

These peppers are full size when they’ve grown about 3 to 4 inches long. They will either be a bright yellow or a bright red, and they should have a somewhat glossy sheen. They’ll be ripe somewhere around 70 days after transplanting, but because this is a hot variety, you can also harvest them before they’re fully ripe. 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 Enchantment Pepper Garden Seeds

Hot peppers originated in Mexico over 6,000 years ago, but are grown all over the world today!

Enchantment peppers are great for ornamental use and eating. They are tolerant to heat and drought.

These peppers have some heat, with around 1,000 to 3,000 Scoville Heat Units.

These peppers grow well in garden plots, greenhouses, and raised beds.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"Enchantment peppers can be used to add some color to your garden as well as in the kitchen, where they can be used in salsas or be pickled or fried."

- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer

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Enchantment 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

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