{"product_id":"hot-pepper-aci-sivri","title":"Hot Pepper, 'Aci Sivri'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Capsicum annuum)\u003c\/em\u003e Aci Sivri is an excellent cayenne-like short season chili originally from Turkey and introduced in the '90s to the US by the old 'Seeds of Change' seed company. An excellent and productive variety for short-growing season areas, its tall frame hangs heavy with long, slender fruits that ripen to a glossy red. Heat levels can vary from plant to plant but are generally middling to hot with flavorful fruity undertones. An excellent choice for powder, flakes, and hot sauces, it has been a mainstay of growers here in the Pacific NW for many years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur friend and teacher of all things relating to Turkish peppers, Mehmet Oztan of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twoseedsinapod.com\/\"\u003e'Two Seeds in a Pod'\u003c\/a\u003e in W. Virginia (if you haven't visited their \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twoseedsinapod.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/twoseedsinapod.com\/\"\u003ewebsite\u003c\/a\u003e we highly recommend), tells us it is probably a made-up generic name, as \"aci\" means hot and \"sivri\"  means pointy in the context of this type of slender pointed peppers. He suspects it is the same pepper as \"Aci Ilica\" or a commercial selection of it, \"Ilica 256,\" which are both very common varieties grown by farmers in Turkey.80-90 days. UO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePacket: ~30 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGrowing Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSOWING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIndoors, 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTransplant out\u003cem\u003e after \u003c\/em\u003edanger of frost (50+ nighttime temps). \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNote: \u003c\/em\u003eProtect well from the cold!\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePLANTING DEPTH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1\/4\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSPACING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e12-24\" spacing in rows 24-36\" apart.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEMERGENCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e7-14 days @ soil temp 70-85F\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLIGHT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull sun \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFERTILITY:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eModerate-Heavy. Prefer well-drained, fertile soil with ample phosphorous and calcium (too little calcium can cause blossom end rot) and a pH between 6.5-6.8. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eADDITIONAL NOTES:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePepper seeds germinate very slowly and poorly in cold soil. Keep soil temperatures at 80-90F while germinating, and grow plants at 70F. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter transplanting, use a floating row cover to keep plants warmer during the day and protect them from cold nights. Remove as temperatures increase. Too much heat can cause blossom drop. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTaller varieties benefit from staking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvesting ripe fruit consistently encourages fruit production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Uprising Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":42339776430313,"sku":"PEP-AS-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":42339776463081,"sku":"PEP-AS-100s","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/acisivri.jpg?v=1641628409","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/hot-pepper-aci-sivri","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}