10 seeds
scoville units - - 500–1,000 shu
(Capsicum annuum)
Tequila Sunrise chile pepper is similar to the size and shape of a baby carrot. They are approximately 15 centimeters in length and somewhat fleshy with a crunchy texture and minimal seeds. They are usually sweet, but can occasionally develop a sharpness that is still far from spicy (0 Scoville units). They are excellent raw in salads or salsas, and may be grilled, fried, dried or pickled. Open pollinated 80 days
Tequila Sunrise Pepper
$2.99 FOR 10 SEEDS
Planting and Harvesting Tips:
Crops require full sun, fast draining soil and regular water. Peppers grow best when temperatures are warm and need substantial heat to set fruit. Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost or, depending on your climate zone, sow directly in the garden after the soil has warmed. Allow 1-1/2 feet between plants in all directions; provide support for varieties that grow over one foot tall.
Harvest fruits early and often — the more you pick the more they will produce. Always cut — do NOT pull — fruits from plants. Most varieties can be eaten when green or under-ripe, however, the flavor improves as plants mature.