Description
This miniature, golden-yellow pepper is a pre-1900 family heirloom from the Doe Hill area of Highland County, Virginia. The fruits are small and thick-walled, with a sweet, mild flavor when ripe. Doe Hill Pepper matures early and continues producing until the end of summer. The charming peppers resemble miniature pumpkins or persimmons.
Sow seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost date, transplant to 3" pots once they have several true leaves, then transplant outdoors 2-4 weeks after last frost. Pepper plants prefer warm soils for germination and growth. Approximately 20 seeds per packet.
Exposure | Planting Method | Planting Depth | Days to Emerge | Plant Spacing | Days to Maturity | Size at Maturity |
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Full Sun | Transplant | 1/4" | 8-25 | 12-24" apart | 60 | 30"H |
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