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Rain Forest Pepper
Capsicum baccatum
A blocky hot pepper, beleived to have originated from the Brazilian rain forest. The plants are vigorous producers of red-ripening, thicker-skinned fruits. Reported to grow as high as six feet. Fruits grow to 2" long by 1-1.5" wide. There is a variegated form, but not all plants seem to show variegation in the leaves. Rain Forest makes for an interesting ornamental (along with being edible) as the fruits dominate the visual and are unlike the average pepper.
Seed Availability
Seeds are now available at our seed store.
Days to Maturity
110 Days
Heat Level
Medium to hot.
Origin
Brazil.
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