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Santa Fe Grande Pepper Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Santa Fe Grande Pepper Seeds
Santa Fe Grande Pepper is a popular mild chili pepper variety known for its colorful, tapered fruits and compact, productive plants. The peppers typically mature from pale yellow-green to orange and finally red, offering a mild heat level and slightly sweet flavor. These warm-season peppers are suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers, making them a versatile choice for home gardeners and fresh cooking.
Mild Chili Peppers
Colorful Fruits
Warm-Season Vegetable
Container Gardening
Key Features
Colorful Pepper Fruits
Fruits change from pale yellow-green to orange and bright red as they mature.
Productive Plants
Develops compact, branching plants capable of producing multiple peppers throughout the growing season.
Versatile Culinary Use
Suitable for fresh dishes, pickling, stuffing, roasting, and homemade pepper preparations.
Product Highlights
Mild chili pepper variety
Approximately 500–700 Scoville Heat Units
Yellow-green, orange, and red fruit stages
Smooth, tapered pepper fruits
Suitable for vegetable gardens
Can be grown in containers
Useful for pickling and fresh cooking
Warm-weather growing preference
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Capsicum annuum |
| Common Name | Santa Fe Grande Pepper; Yellow Hot Pepper |
| Plant Family | Solanaceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Pepper Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Compact, branching perennial grown as an annual |
| Fruit Color | Yellow-green, orange, and red when fully mature |
| Fruit Shape | Conical and tapered |
| Fruit Length | Approximately 2–3 inches |
| Heat Level | Approximately 500–700 SHU |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Typically grown as an annual in Zones 3–11 |
| Planting Season | Spring, after frost risk has passed outdoors |
| Growing Season | Warm season |
| Sowing Method | Start indoors before transplanting outdoors |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–21 days |
| Germination Temperature | 75–85°F (24–29°C) |
| Sunlight Requirements | Full sun, approximately 6–8 hours daily |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter |
| Watering Needs | Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Approximately 18–30 inches tall |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 18–24 inches |
| Days to Maturity | Approximately 75–85 days from transplanting |
| Propagation | Seeds |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Start Seeds Indoors
Sow Santa Fe Grande Pepper seeds in a seed-starting mix approximately 8–10 weeks before the expected last frost. Keep the growing medium warm.
Sow Santa Fe Grande Pepper seeds in a seed-starting mix approximately 8–10 weeks before the expected last frost. Keep the growing medium warm.
Step 2: Maintain Germination Conditions
Keep the soil consistently moist and provide temperatures around 75–85°F to encourage germination.
Keep the soil consistently moist and provide temperatures around 75–85°F to encourage germination.
Step 3: Transplant Seedlings
Move healthy seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed and gradually acclimate them to outdoor sunlight.
Move healthy seedlings outdoors after frost danger has passed and gradually acclimate them to outdoor sunlight.
Step 4: Provide Sunlight and Water
Plant in a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture.
Plant in a sunny location with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly to maintain consistent moisture.
Step 5: Harvest the Peppers
Pick peppers when they reach the desired size and color. Harvesting regularly can encourage continued fruit production.
Pick peppers when they reach the desired size and color. Harvesting regularly can encourage continued fruit production.
Grow Flavorful Santa Fe Grande Peppers
Bring colorful harvests to your vegetable garden with Santa Fe Grande Pepper Seeds. These productive plants produce attractive mild peppers that transition through beautiful shades of yellow-green, orange, and red. Enjoy growing this versatile pepper variety for fresh meals, pickling, roasting, and homemade recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Santa Fe Grande Pepper heat level, harvesting, and growing requirements.
How hot are Santa Fe Grande peppers on the Scoville scale?
Santa Fe Grande peppers typically measure around 500–700 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), making them a mild chili pepper. Their gentle heat and slightly sweet flavor make them suitable for many everyday recipes.
When should you pick Santa Fe Grande peppers?
Santa Fe Grande peppers can be harvested when they reach full size and turn pale yellow-green. Allowing them to mature further produces orange and eventually red peppers with a more developed flavor.
Are Santa Fe Grande peppers good for pickling?
Yes. Santa Fe Grande peppers are popular for pickling because of their mild heat, attractive color, and manageable fruit size. They can also be used in salads, sauces, roasting, and stuffed pepper recipes.