Chimayo - This native strain has robust unique red chile flavor. At fist it tastes sweet and then it is medium hot. The thin skinned pods are 6-7" long and grow on 30" tall plants. Heat Level is Medium. Scoville heat units are 4,000- 6,000. In early spring, start seeds indoors 8 weeks prior to warm nightly temperatures. Place the seeds in sterile media and cover 1/4” deep. Provide 85°F bottom heat, bright light and keep moist at all times. Seeds will germinate in 7 -14 days. Transplant seedlings into pots and grow until there are 6 true leaves on the plant. Plant them directly into rich soil, 30” apart or into large 5 gallon containers. Harvest peppers when they are green. If left on the plant a couple more weeks, the peppers will turn red at full maturity. The $3.95 shipping applies to any number of packets purchased from Sandia Seed on one order.