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Indian PC-1 Pepper
Capsicum annuum
A very confusing pepper. The most common pepper of this name is a C. annuum type, with slender, tapered fruits that are moderate to spicy hot. Various claims have been made of a "super-hot" Indian PC-1, but it has yet to surface and may actually be a reference to one of the Jolokia group. The super hot type (if it exists) would likely be C. chinense. There is also supposedly a C. frutescens type, though it remains rare. By far the majority, if not all of the peppers sold as "Indian PC-1" are the moderately hot, C. annuum type.
Seed Availability
Seeds are not available for the Indian PC-1 Pepper. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in July 2015.
Days to Maturity
80-90 days.
Heat Level
Hot.
Origin
Varietal from India.
Germination Info
Start seeds in small containers from 8-10 weeks prior to the last frost date. Plant seeds approximately 1/4-1/2" deep in moist, well drained potting soil. Most standard soil mixes are suitable for pepper seeds. Soil temperature must be kept at 75-90F for proper germination. Cool soil, particularly at night can inhibit or significantly delay germination. To keep soil temperature warm, start seeds indoors, in a greenhouse and/or use a seed starting heat mat. Keep soil moderately moist, though not overly, dripping wet. Water soil when the soil surface just begins to dry. Allow proper air circulation for containers.
Optionally, seeds can be dipped in a dilute hydrogen peroxide mix (1 tsp hydrogen peroxide per cup water) for one minute to disinfect seeds prior to planting. If your soil or seed sprouting setup is susceptible to mold growth this can be useful to kill mold spores.
Once seedlings have sprouted, keep in small containers until a few sets of leaves have developed. Transplant to larger containers or outdoors. If transplanting outdoors, make sure to harden off seedlings by exposing them to only filtered sunlight for up to 1-2 weeks. Thin plants to 3-4 ft and rows to 6-10 ft.
Estimated germination time under optimal conditions: 2-6 weeks