{"product_id":"hot-pepper-santa-fe-grande-seeds","title":"Hot Pepper Santa Fe Grande Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e'Santa Fe Grande' is a productive waxy chile (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e), sometimes called the Guero pepper, that ripens from pale yellow through orange to red. These Santa Fe Grande pepper seeds grow into compact, heavy-yielding plants bearing conical 3–4 inch pods with a warm, tangy medium heat (about 500–5,000 Scoville), perfect for salsas and pickling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreat for gardeners who want an early, abundant medium-hot chile with a mellow, tangy flavor for fresh and pickled use.\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 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 mature in about 75–80 days from transplant. Pick yellow for milder, tangier flavor or let them ripen orange-red for more heat and sweetness. Harvest regularly to keep the compact plants producing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBenefits \u0026amp; uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSanta Fe Grande peppers are excellent in fresh salsas, pickled in jars, and roasted for sauces. Their bright color and mellow heat make them a versatile kitchen pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow hot is Santa Fe Grande?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMedium—about 500–5,000 Scoville, milder than a jalapeno when picked yellow.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the same as a Guero pepper?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes—Santa Fe Grande is commonly sold as a Guero-type waxy chile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen do I harvest?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 75–80 days; pick yellow for mild or red for hotter pods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e New to this variety? Read our full guide, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/blogs\/growing-guides\/santa-fe-grande-pepper\"\u003eHow to Grow Santa Fe Grande Pepper From Seed\u003c\/a\u003e, for step by step sowing, spacing, and harvest tips.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Organo Republic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45012856537295,"sku":"ORIPHS_07_14","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/6437\/1919\/files\/Hot-Pepper-Santa-Fe-Grande-Seeds-Organo-Republic-266655933.png?v=1783373024","url":"https:\/\/organorepublic.com\/products\/hot-pepper-santa-fe-grande-seeds","provider":"Organo Republic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}