Hatch Valley Grown Piquin Hot Pepper Seeds

Hatch Valley Grown Piquin Hot Pepper Seeds grow a small, fiery Hatch Valley chile producing 2 to 3 inch pods rating 45,000 to 75,000 SHU. Its thin-walled skin makes it ideal for dehydration and red chile powder. Pods reach full size while green and mature to red if left on the plant.

At a glance

• Variety: Piquin (Pequin), Hatch Valley grown
• Type: Non-GMO, hot
• Heat: About 45,000 to 75,000 SHU
• Pods: 2 to 3 inches, thin-walled, green to red
• Sun: Full sun
• Planting depth: 1/4 inch in trays under lights indoors
• Spacing: 24 inches apart
• Season: Spring

Best for

• Drying and making red chile powder
• Hot sauces and salsas
• Adding sharp heat to cooked dishes
• Gardeners who want a small, intense chile
• Southwest and Mexican cooking

How to grow

Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in trays under lights indoors in spring, then transplant into full sun when seedlings are several inches tall, spacing plants 24 inches apart in a single row or wide-row block. Keep the bed weed-free with steady moisture. Harvest green at full size or let pods ripen to red for drying.

Flavor profile

Sharp, nutty, and intensely hot with a bright, fast bite that dries into concentrated flavor.

About Papaws Garden Supply

Papaws Garden Supply is a family-minded seed and garden company on a mission of helping the next generation to grow with nature, offering heirloom and certified seed stock for home growers.

Always wear proper protective equipment when handling hot pepper seeds.