Pepper - Red Rocket
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The Red Rocket Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a hot, thin skinnned cayenne pepper variety that produces pods that are 10cm (4") long by 1.3cm (½") with a heat yield between 30,000-50,000 SHU. Peppers are supported by a sturdy upright bush that can reach 60cm-92cm (24-36") tall with a spread of 45-60cm (18-24"wide). Red Rocket produces heavy yields of peppers that turn from pale green, to brown, to bright red when mature. Excellent for pickling, salsa, and drying peppers for making hot pepper flakes.
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.
