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Sugar Rush Red
Min. 10 seeds
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Description
A lipstick-red version of the super popular Sugar Rush Peach. Chris Fowler, pepper breeder extraodinaire from Wales, developed this fruity, spicy pepper. We are smitten with the long, bright red fruit, which pairs saccharine sweet with nice spicy heat. Try this dynamic and complex pepper in salsas, hot sauces or even as a spicy sweet snack eaten out of hand. Tall plants will reach 5 feet, and staking is helpful to keep plants upright.
Growing Tips: Start indoors in bright light 8-12 weeks before last frost date. Heat mat helps to warm soil and speed germination. Peppers often appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.
Plant Details
- Botanical Name
- Capsicum baccatum
- Sun Requirement
- 8–12 hr.
- Days to Germinate
- 7–10
- Planting Depth
- ¼ in.
- Plant Spacing
- 14–18 in.
- Ideal Temperature
- 70–95°F
- Frost Hardy
- No
Growing Guide
When to Grow
FAQ
How does Sugar Rush Red differ from Sugar Rush Peach?
Sugar Rush Red is a lipstick-red version of the super popular Sugar Rush Peach, developed by Chris Fowler, a pepper breeder from Wales. The long, bright red fruit pairs saccharine sweetness with a nice spicy heat.
What is the best way to use the fruit?
Try this dynamic and complex pepper in salsas and hot sauces, or eat it out of hand as a spicy-sweet snack.
Do the plants need staking?
Staking is helpful. The tall plants reach 5 feet, and staking keeps them upright. They want full sun but appreciate a bit of afternoon shade during the hottest summer weather.
