{"product_id":"hot-chilli-pepper-caloro-seeds","title":"Hot Chilli Pepper Caloro Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Caloro' is a plump, waxy yellow chile (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) traditionally grown for pickling and canning. These Caloro pepper seeds produce heavy sets of cone-shaped, 3–4 inch pods that ripen from pale yellow to orange-red, delivering a bright, tangy warmth (about 500–2,500 Scoville). It's the classic pepper behind sliced \"banana\" and hot-cherry style pickles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for home canners and gardeners who want a reliable, mild-to-medium chile for pickling, relishes, and fresh salsas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow \u0026amp; when to plant\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStart indoors 8–10 weeks before your last frost. Sow 1\/4 inch deep in warm soil at 75–85°F; expect germination in 10–21 days. Harden off and transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 18–24 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 with a warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods are ready in about 75–80 days from transplant. Pick yellow for the mildest, tangiest flavor or let them ripen to orange-red for more heat and sweetness. Harvest often to encourage continued pod set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaloro is prized for pickling, canning, and stuffing, and adds a bright kick to salsas, sandwiches, and antipasto. The thick, waxy walls hold up beautifully in brine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Caloro a hot pepper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's mild to medium—roughly 500–2,500 Scoville, similar to a hot banana or Hungarian wax pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Caloro best used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's a classic pickling and canning pepper, excellent sliced into jars or stuffed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 75–80 days; pick yellow for milder flavor or red for more heat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012856144079,"sku":"ORIPHC_07_01","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Chilli-Pepper-Caloro-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266656425.png?v=1783373038","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-chilli-pepper-caloro-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}