Organic Red Chiltepin Heirloom Pepper Seeds - Non-GMO, Premium Quality for Home Gardening | Grow Hot Peppers for Salsas, Spices & Mexican Cuisine

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Pepper Description: Heat: 100,000 to 250,000 Scoville Units Texas designated the Chiltepin as the official state native pepper in 1997. The name "Chiltepin" is believed to be Aztec in origin. A tiny round berry slightly larger than a peppercorn. Experts believe the Chiltepin is the original wild chile - the plant from which all others have evolved. The bush grows an average of 4 feet tall, but there are reports of plants growing 10 feet and living 25-30 years. Heat level is very hot.