Intense Pepper Heat
Produces very hot peppers appreciated by chili enthusiasts who enjoy strong spicy flavors.
Guam Boonies Pepper Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Guam Boonies Pepper Seeds
Guam Boonies Pepper, also known as Guam Boonie, is a distinctive hot pepper variety originating from the island of Guam. This plant produces small, upright peppers that change from light green to orange and bright red as they mature. Known for its strong heat, thin-fleshed fruits, and productive growth, it is a popular choice among hot pepper enthusiasts. The peppers are suitable for making hot sauces, drying, seasoning, and adding intense flavor to culinary dishes.
Rare Pepper Variety
Extremely Hot Peppers
Open-Pollinated
Hot Sauce Making
Key Features
Color-Changing Fruits
Small peppers develop from light green to orange and eventually bright red when fully mature.
Upright Pepper Growth
Produces distinctive upright-growing peppers on plants with attractive green foliage.
Versatile Culinary Uses
Suitable for preparing hot sauces, dried chili seasonings, pickled peppers, and spicy dishes.
Product Highlights
Rare Guam pepper variety
Small upright-growing peppers
Very high heat level
Green, orange, and red fruit colors
Thin-fleshed pepper fruits
Open-pollinated variety
Suitable for homemade hot sauces
Excellent for drying and seasoning
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum frutescens |
| Common Name | Guam Boonies Pepper; Guam Boonie |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Open-Pollinated Vegetable Seeds |
| Plant Type | Hot Pepper Plant |
| Growth Habit | Upright, branching plant |
| Fruit Shape | Small, narrow, tapered peppers |
| Fruit Size | Approximately ¾ inch long |
| Fruit Color | Light Green to Orange and Red |
| Fruit Flesh | Thin-Fleshed |
| Heat Level | Very Hot; reported Scoville ratings vary |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as a warm-season annual in cooler climates |
| Planting Season | Spring to Early Summer |
| Seed Starting | Start Indoors Before the Last Frost |
| Seed Depth | Approximately ¼ inch |
| Germination Time | Approximately 14–28 days |
| Germination Temperature | 80–85°F (27–29°C) |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, Organic-Rich, Well-Drained Soil |
| Watering | Regular Watering; Avoid Waterlogging |
| Plant Height | Approximately 46–52 inches |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 24 inches |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 110+ days |
| Harvest Season | Summer to Fall, Depending on Climate |
| Primary Uses | Hot Sauce, Drying, Seasoning, and Cooking |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select healthy Guam Boonies Pepper seeds. Start indoors several weeks before the last expected frost to allow seedlings enough time to develop.
Select healthy Guam Boonies Pepper seeds. Start indoors several weeks before the last expected frost to allow seedlings enough time to develop.
Step 2: Prepare the Growing Medium
Choose a fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Use clean containers with drainage holes and maintain a warm environment for germination.
Choose a fertile, well-drained seed-starting mix. Use clean containers with drainage holes and maintain a warm environment for germination.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Plant seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in the growing medium. Maintain temperatures around 80–85°F and keep the soil evenly moist.
Plant seeds approximately ¼ inch deep in the growing medium. Maintain temperatures around 80–85°F and keep the soil evenly moist.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Once seedlings develop, provide adequate light and gradually acclimate them before transplanting. Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil.
Once seedlings develop, provide adequate light and gradually acclimate them before transplanting. Choose a sunny garden location with fertile, well-drained soil.
Step 5: Harvest Mature Peppers
Maintain regular watering and monitor plant growth. Harvest peppers when they develop their mature red color. Use garden scissors to avoid damaging branches and encourage continued fruit production.
Maintain regular watering and monitor plant growth. Harvest peppers when they develop their mature red color. Use garden scissors to avoid damaging branches and encourage continued fruit production.
Grow Fiery Flavor with Guam Boonies Pepper
Guam Boonies Pepper Seeds are an exciting choice for gardeners who enjoy growing distinctive and exceptionally spicy chili varieties. Their small, upright peppers develop attractive colors as they mature and are suitable for homemade hot sauces, drying, and spicy culinary creations. Provide warm temperatures, full sunlight, and well-drained soil to support healthy plants and productive harvests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover helpful information about Guam Boonies Pepper heat, fruit development, and harvesting.
How hot are Guam Boonies Peppers on the Scoville scale?
Guam Boonies Peppers are known for their intense heat. Published Scoville estimates differ between sources, with some seed listings reporting up to 160,000 Scoville Heat Units. Actual pungency can vary depending on growing conditions and individual fruits. They are generally suited to people who enjoy very spicy peppers.
Why do Guam Boonies Peppers grow upright instead of hanging down?
Guam Boonies is recognized for its distinctive upright-growing pepper fruits. Unlike many common chili varieties that hang downward, its small peppers point upward from the branches. This characteristic gives the plant an interesting appearance while its fruits change color during the ripening process.
When should you harvest Guam Boonies Peppers for hot sauce?
Harvest Guam Boonies Peppers when they have developed their mature bright red color and feel firm. Red-ripe fruits are suitable for preparing homemade hot sauces, chili pastes, and dried seasonings. Use clean garden scissors when harvesting to protect the plant and encourage further fruit production.