{"product_id":"hot-chilli-pepper-firecracker-seeds","title":"Hot Chilli Pepper Firecracker Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Firecracker' is an ornamental-meets-edible hot chile (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e) that covers itself in small, upward-pointing pods ripening through a rainbow of purple, yellow, orange, and red all at once. These Firecracker pepper seeds grow into compact, bushy plants that are as decorative as they are hot (about 30,000–40,000 Scoville), making them a standout in beds, borders, and containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for gardeners who want a colorful, container-friendly chile that doubles as an edible ornamental with serious heat.\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; germination takes 10–21 days. Transplant after nights stay above 55°F, spacing plants 12–18 inches apart in full sun. Grow as an annual; best in USDA zones 4–11 and excellent in pots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePods mature in about 75–85 days from transplant. Pick at any color stage—flavor and heat build as they ripen from purple to red. Regular harvesting keeps the compact plants tidy and blooming with new fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirecracker pods are hot enough for drying, flakes, and spicy sauces, while the vivid, multicolored plant makes a striking edible centerpiece on patios and windowsills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Firecracker edible or just ornamental?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth—the pods are genuinely hot and edible, and the plant is highly decorative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHot—about 30,000–40,000 Scoville, on par with cayenne.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I grow it indoors?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, its compact size makes it ideal for a sunny windowsill or patio pot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012856275151,"sku":"ORIPHF_07_02","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Chilli-Pepper-Firecracker-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266655138.png?v=1783373005","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-chilli-pepper-firecracker-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}