Pepper - Charleston Hot
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The Charleston Hot Pepper was created by the U.S. Department of Agriculture scientists in Charleston, South Carolina. Plants can grow to 38-91 cm (15-36”) tall in ideal growing conditions and produce heavy yields of 9 cm (3 ½") long by 2 cm (¾") wide peppers, that are yellowish-green to yellow to orange and finally red when mature. They are almost as hot as Habaneros and a favorite for making hot sauce. The Charleston Hot pepper has a Scoville heat unit rating between 70,000-100,000 SHU which is 9-40 times hotter than a Jalapeno pepper.
Growing Instructions:
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. Plant in well-draining soil in a warm, sunny location after the danger of frost has passed. Space plants 30-45cm (12-18”) apart. Peppers prefer slightly acidic soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. Water regularly, making sure the soil stays moist but not waterlogged. Harvest peppers when they reach full size and have reached their mature color.
Soil Conditions: Well-drained soil. Soil pH: 6.0-6.8. Planting Depth: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last expected frost date in your area. Germination: 7-14 days. Height at Maturity: 30-90cm (12-36”) tall. Days to Maturity: 60-100 days. Watering: Keep soil evenly moist. Sun/Shade: Full sun. Spacing after Thinning: Space plants 30-45cm (12-18”) apart.
