{"product_id":"red-bitter-mexican-pepper","title":"Red Bitter Mexican Pepper","description":"\u003cp\u003e10 Seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Bitter Mexican Pepper is a traditional Mexican hot pepper known for producing slender, bright red fruits with a rich, slightly smoky flavor and a \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"361\"\u003emedium to high heat level (approximately 15,000–50,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), depending on the strain)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is widely used fresh, dried, smoked, or ground into chili powder, and is ideal for salsas, sauces, soups, stews, and traditional Mexican cuisine. This variety grows exceptionally well in the Gulf region when planted during the cooler months and is suitable for gardens, containers, greenhouses, and hydroponic systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"15gjc1g\" data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"729\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBest Planting Time\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"913\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"epoqis\" data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"767\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"753\"\u003eAugust to October\u003c\/strong\u003e (recommended)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sf7y12\" data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"832\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"793\"\u003eJanuary to February\u003c\/strong\u003e (for protected greenhouse cultivation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"v1959y\" data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eAvoid outdoor planting when daytime temperatures consistently exceed \u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e40°C\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"gba4bs\" data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"935\"\u003eSeed Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"kk2tso\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eSoak seeds in \u003cstrong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"976\"\u003ewarm water (25–30°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e for \u003cstrong data-start=\"981\" data-end=\"995\"\u003e8–12 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e before sowing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tbpp8l\" data-start=\"1011\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eOptional: soak in diluted seaweed extract or chamomile tea to improve germination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fkzpig\" data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eNo cold stratification is required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"cxvv1i\" data-start=\"1135\" data-end=\"1155\"\u003eSoil Preparation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eUse fertile, loose, well-drained soil rich in organic matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1239\"\u003eRecommended mix:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jljrd5\" data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1255\"\u003e40% Coco peat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6fy8l3\" data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e30% Compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gh218t\" data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e20% Garden soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"xu6ycf\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1301\"\u003e10% Perlite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1303\" 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