Purple Hot Gin Pepper

50 Seeds

Purple Hot Gin Pepper is an ornamental and culinary hot pepper variety that produces striking deep purple fruits which mature through shades of red when fully ripe. It offers a medium to hot heat level (approximately 10,000–30,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU)), making it suitable for fresh use, stir-fries, pickling, drying, and hot sauces. The plants also feature attractive purple foliage and flowers, making them an excellent choice for ornamental gardens, containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems in the Gulf region.

Best Planting Time

• August to October (recommended)
• January to February (for protected greenhouse cultivation)
• Avoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed 40°C.

Seed Preparation

• Soak seeds in warm water (25–30°C) for 8–12 hours before sowing.
• Optional: soak in diluted seaweed extract or chamomile tea to improve germination.
• No cold stratification is required.

Soil Preparation

Use fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.

Recommended mix:

• 40% Coco peat
• 30% Compost
• 20% Garden soil
• 10% Perlite

Ideal soil pH:

• 6.0–6.8

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds in seed trays or nursery pots.
• Plant seeds 0.5–1 cm deep.
• Cover lightly with fine soil or vermiculite.
• Keep the growing medium evenly moist until germination.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature: 25–30°C
• Ideal growing temperature: 20–30°C
• Requires 6–8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• During extremely hot Gulf afternoons, provide 30–40% shade cloth.

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist during germination.
• Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil becomes dry.
• Avoid overwatering and ensure excellent drainage.

Germination Time

• 7–14 days
• Germination may take up to 21 days under cooler conditions.

Transplanting

• Transplant seedlings when they have:
  • 4–6 true leaves
  • Height of 15–20 cm
• Space plants:
  • 45–60 cm apart
• Space rows:
  • 60–75 cm apart

Harvesting

• Harvest begins:
  • 75–95 days after transplanting
• Harvest peppers while deep purple for a crisp texture and distinctive appearance, or allow them to ripen to bright red for a sweeter flavor.
• Regular harvesting encourages continuous fruit production.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Plant during August to October for the best harvest.
• Apply organic mulch to keep the soil cool and reduce moisture loss.
• Fertilize every 2 weeks with a balanced fertilizer during vegetative growth, then switch to a fertilizer higher in potassium and phosphorus during flowering and fruiting.
• Ensure good air circulation and provide protection from intense afternoon heat.
• Purple Hot Gin Pepper performs exceptionally well in containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems.