70 DAYS
Capsicum annuum
A productive and flavourful hot pepper with a subtle sweet red bell pepper undertone that sets it apart. Arapaho produces smooth, medium-thick-walled fruit with excellent yield potential, making it a dependable choice for gardeners who want great flavour with moderate heat.
These peppers also dry beautifully, making them ideal for homemade hot chile powder or spice blends. Versatile in the kitchen and prolific in the garden—Arapaho brings colour, heat, and sweetness all in one compact package.
A reliable, great-tasting pepper that’s perfect for drying, cooking, and adding gentle heat to your favourite dishes.
Size: Fruit reaches approximately 4 to 6 in. in length, growing on compact plants that typically reach 18 to 24 in. in height.
Yield: High yield potential, allowing for plenty of peppers throughout the season.
Taste: A balanced mix of moderate heat (2,000 to 4,000 Scoville Units) combined with a hint of sweetness, offering a delightful culinary experience.
How to use: Perfect for fresh salsas, cooking, and drying for spice blends and hot sauces.
Planting tips: Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost. Cover seeds with 1/4 in. of soil and keep moist but not waterlogged. Keep soil temperature at 22°C for germination which takes 10 to 14 days. Once seedlings have sprouted, provide 14 to 16 hours of light daily, and transplant into larger pots once they reach 5 in. in height.
Harvest tips: Pick peppers when they are firm and fully coloured to ensure the best flavour and quality.
Pelleted seed.
