Pepper Seeds - Hot - Cowhorn Hot
90 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Cowhorn Hot Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, hot pepper with medium heat levels. 2,500 to 5,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Named after its shape, Cowhorn is a thick-walled cayenne pepper. Approximately 5,000 seeds/ounce.
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Growing Cowhorn Hot Peppers in the Vegetable Garden
First things first, grab your seed starting trays and get ready to plant the seeds about 6-8 weeks before the last spring frost hits your area. Prepare your trays with either a well-draining soil or a seed starting mix like Minute Soil Coco Clair. 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 the peppers in a warm area, between 80-90 F, so they can germinate. A grow light is a great way to keep their growing area warm. Once the seedlings emerge, normally after 7-10 days, you can move the plants to a cooler area to harden them off before transplanting them! 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. Sprinkling mulch around the base of the plant can help retain moisture and can also help with suppressing weeds. You can also try companion planting - plant some marigolds and basil alongside your peppers to attract pollinators and keep the pests at bay. If your plants get especially tall, you may need to give them some support with a trellis or cage to support the weight of the fruit. To help your plants grow, you can try giving them fertilizer full of phosphorus and calcium. Be sure to follow the instructions on your fertilizer and not over-fertilize them. Keep an eye out for pests or diseases and make sure to address them immediately if you see signs.
Harvesting Cowhorn Hot Peppers
As your peppers fruit, keep a close eye on them so you are ready to harvest fruit as soon as it is ripe. The fruits will typically be ready within about 90 days of transplanting, and they will be a bright cherry red color and have a firm feel. Because this is a hot variety, these peppers can be harvested prematurely or when they are fully ripe. They can grow up to 1 to 1.5 inches wide and will have a glossy sheen. To harvest Cowhorn Hot peppers, use garden shears or a knife and cut the peppers from the plant. Make sure to be gentle and aim for a clean cut, and leave a small stem on the plant. You should always wear gloves and wash your hands immediately after harvesting hot peppers.
About Cowhorn Hot Pepper Garden Seeds
These hot peppers are named for their shape. Hot peppers originated in Mexico over 6,000 years ago, but are grown all over the world today!
These peppers are tolerant to heat and drought.
These peppers are hot, with between 2,500 and 5,000 Scoville Heat Units. Cowhorn peppers are thick-walled cayenne peppers.
Cowhorn Hot peppers grow well in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses.
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"Cowhorn Hot peppers are great for salsas, sauces, pickling, and stir-fries!"
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- Chelsea Hafer, True Leaf Market Writer |
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Cowhorn Hot Pepper Seeds Per Package:
- 300 mg packet - Approximately 50 Seeds
- 0.25 oz - Approximately 1,250 Seeds
- 1 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 5,000 Seeds
- 4 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 20,000 Seeds
- 1 lb - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 80,000 Seeds
Non-GMO Cowhorn Hot 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. |
| Cowhorn Hot Pepper Color: | Red |
| Cowhorn Hot Pepper Flavor: | Cayenne-like |
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: | 90 (from transplant) |
| Days to Germination: | 7-10 |
| Seeding Depth: | 0.25 inch |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-24 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 24-36 inches |
| Plant Height: | 24-36 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 |
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| 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: | 18-24 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | No |
| Scoville Heat Units: | 2,500 to 5,000 |
| Heat Level: | Medium - 2,500 to 30,000 on the Scoville Scale. Example: Jalapeno |
| Growth Speed: | Mid - Ready for harvest around 76 to 90 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: | Salsa, stuffed, sauces, pickling, stir-fries |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Drought |