Hot Portugal

Price range: $3.50 through $165.00

First offered by Joseph Harris and Company of Coldwater, New York in 1935.  Quickly gained popularity.  Very hot 6-8″ long fruits ripen from green to deep red.  Sturdy plants produce very heavy yields early in the growing season.  Can be used green or red.  Great for salsa.  70 days from transplant.

Additional information

Weight N/A
Seed Type

Conventional, Conventional-Virus Tested

Latin Name:

Capsicum annuum

Germination:

7-14 days

Maturity:

70-80 days from transplant

Ripe Color

Red

Heat Units

4/5 (Hot)

Exposure:

Full Sun

Planting Method

Transplanting recommended. Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Set out when all danger of frost has passed and soil has warmed.

Planting Depth:

1/4"

Spacing

Space plants 12-18" apart in rows 2-4 feet apart.

Seed Count

+/- 3,950 per ounce; 63,225 per pound

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