Red chili pepper seeds (Capsicum annuum)

Common name: Red hot pepper Scientific name: Capsicum annuum Also known as: Hot pepper Red hot pepper plant belongs to the genus Capsicum, which is part of the Solanaceae family. It is an annual plant, called cherry pepper because its fruit resembles a cherry. Its leaves are elongated green, with branched stems, reaching approximately two feet in height. • Flower of the red hot pepper: Its small, beautiful, white flowers bloom in spring. • Fruit and seeds of the red hot pepper: Its fruits are somewhat long, about 5 cm, red in color, hollow inside, with a small thickness, containing small white to light brown seeds. • Season for germinating red hot pepper seeds: Seeds are planted in well-prepared nurseries in two seasons. The first: August–September. The second: February–March. • Suitable climate and soil for growing red hot pepper: Red hot pepper prefers stable temperatures between 25-28°C during the day and 16-18°C at night. It thrives in sandy and clay soils, and soils with high fertility and good aeration. It is sensitive to frost and should be watered regularly. • Method of cultivating red hot pepper: It propagates through seeds planted at a depth of 1-2 cm from the soil surface. It can also be fertilized with organic fertilizer at least once to accelerate its growth and development. • Benefits and uses: Used for eating, especially as a spice to add heat to dishes, giving a sweet, spicy, pungent flavor. It has multiple health benefits. • Native homeland of the red hot pepper: Mexico.