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Purple UFO Pepper is a unique heirloom chili variety producing UFO-shaped purple fruits with medium heat and fruity flavor. Perfect for fresh culinary use, pickling, or decorative garden planting.
Planting Guide:
When to Plant: Start indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost; transplant outdoors after frost danger passes.
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil with pH 6.0–6.8.
Depth: ¼ inch (0.6 cm).
Spacing: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm).
Light: Full sun (6–8 hours daily).
Watering: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Temperature: Germination best at 75–85°F (24–29°C).
Germination Time: 10–21 days.
Harvest: 90–120 days after transplanting.
✓ A useful choice for productive home gardens
✓ Fits raised beds, garden rows, or container growing when suitable
✓ Supports fresh seasonal harvests from seed
✓ Easy to plan into common vegetable garden rotations
✓ Great for gardeners who enjoy growing food at home
Sow Purple UFO Pepper in spring at about 1/4 in. deep. Keep the soil consistently moist until germination, usually 7-21 days.
Grow in full sun and space plants about 18-24 in. apart for airflow and harvest access.
Expect maturity in about 60-100 days, with timing varying by weather, soil temperature, and local growing conditions.
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