plant hot pepper seeds Pepper: Hot Portugal

plant hot pepper seeds Pepper: Hot PortugalCERTIFIED ORGANIC SEED, 1 packet (25 seeds) (64 70 days) Capsicum Annuum Hot Portugal pepper is a flavor forward heirloom dating back to 1935, known for its long, glossy red fruits and balanced heat. The flesh is sweet and rich, with a touch of heat that enhances the peppers flavor rather than overwhelming it. An early and productive variety, plants produce abundant 58" peppers with classic wrinkled shoulders at the stem end. Excellent for roasting,

 CERTIFIED ORGANIC SEED, 1 packet (25 seeds)

(64-70 days) Capsicum Annuum 

Hot Portugal pepper is a flavor-forward heirloom dating back to 1935, known for its long, glossy red fruits and balanced heat. The flesh is sweet and rich, with a touch of heat that enhances the pepper’s flavor rather than overwhelming it.

An early and productive variety, plants produce abundant 5–8" peppers with classic wrinkled shoulders at the stem end. Excellent for roasting, salsas, and hot sauces, Hot Portugal peppers provide a deeply flavorful base with mid-range heat.

Why gardeners love this pepper

• Sweet flesh with balanced heat

• Early ripening with generous yields

• Excellent for roasting and sauces

• A time-tested heirloom with classic form

Heat level: Medium
Best use: Roasting, salsas, hot sauce
Good for: Gardeners who want flavor-first heat
Not ideal for: Those seeking very mild or very hot peppers

Growing Notes

Start seeds indoors about 8 weeks before transplanting. Sow ¼" deep in shallow flats. Pepper seeds germinate slowly in cool soil; maintain soil temperatures of 80–90°F for best results.

When first true leaves appear, transplant seedlings into 2" cells or 4" pots. Grow on at about 70°F during the day and 60°F at night. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost, once soil is warm and weather is settled.

Space plants 12–18" apart in rows 24–36" apart.