Red Rocket – Organic Cayenne Pepper Seed

Description

Red Rocket is an organic cayenne pepper variety known for its vibrant red color, robust heat, and bold, smoky flavor. This pepper is ideal for gardeners who love adding a spicy kick to their meals while keeping their growing practices eco-friendly. With a Scoville Heat Rating of 30,000–50,000 SHU, Red Rocket offers a fiery heat perfect for making homemade hot sauces, salsas, or cayenne pepper powder. The peppers are slender and elongated, growing to around 4–5 inches long and ripening to a bright red hue. As an organic variety, Red Rocket is grown without synthetic chemicals, ensuring a clean, healthy harvest for gardeners looking for a more sustainable way to spice up their dishes. The plants are highly productive, disease-resistant, and produce an abundant harvest, making them an excellent choice for both novice and experienced gardeners.

Features:

• Organic: Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, ensuring a clean and sustainable harvest.
• High Heat: Red Rocket peppers pack a medium to hot punch (Scoville Heat Rating: 30,000–50,000 SHU), perfect for those who enjoy a spicy kick.
• Bold, Smoky Flavor: In addition to their heat, these peppers have a smoky, slightly fruity flavor, ideal for adding depth to sauces, dips, and cooked dishes.
• High Yield: Known for producing abundant peppers per plant, making it a great option for gardeners looking for high productivity.
• Versatile Culinary Use: Excellent for drying and grinding into cayenne pepper powder, adding to hot sauces, or using fresh in salsas, curries, stir-fries, and more.
• Compact Plants: The plants are well-suited for smaller garden spaces or containers, making them ideal for urban and home gardeners.
• Disease Resistance: Bred for resistance to common pepper diseases, ensuring a healthy and reliable crop throughout the season.

Specifications:

• Growth Cycle: 70–80 days to maturity (from transplant)
• Plant Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Sun Exposure: Full sun
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Requirements: Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture in the soil, especially during fruit development.
• Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for proper growth and air circulation.
• Harvesting: Harvest when peppers are fully ripened to red for the most intense heat and flavor.
• Heat Level: Medium to hot (Scoville Heat Rating: 30,000–50,000 SHU)
• Flavor Profile: Bold, smoky, and intensely hot with a slightly fruity undertone.
• Plant Type: Annual (Organic)