{"product_id":"hot-pepper-basque","title":"Hot Pepper, 'Basque'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Capsicum annuum)\u003c\/em\u003e The “Espalette” chili pepper (\u003ci\u003ePiment d'Espelette \u003c\/i\u003ein French, \u003ci\u003eEzpeletako biperra \u003c\/i\u003ein Basque) is a culinary icon of Basque Country with a production area limited to 10 villages nestled in the foothills of the Pyrenees Mountains. The pepper is the first and currently the only spice in France to carry the European Union’s “PDO” (protected designation of origin) label, which protects both its name and regulates its process of production. Come late summer in the region, long ristras of the 4-5” long, conical scarlet pepper are a common site drying on the stuccoed facades of the homes. Our “Basque” is a PNW selection of this variety. Excellently suited to cooler climate production, it has become a reliable staple of our pepper patch. Topping out at about 4000 Scoville units, it is mild to middling in spiciness, giving it versatility in the kitchen to add flavor without overwhelming heat. In the Basque region, it is often ground to a coarse powder and used as a finishing spice. 24-28\" tall when staked. \u003cbr\u003e80 days. WG, 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":"vendor-unknown","offers":[{"title":"Pkt","offer_id":37816727175342,"sku":"PEP-BA-pkt","price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 seeds","offer_id":37816727208110,"sku":"PEP-BA-100s","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":37816727240878,"sku":"PEP-BA-250s","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1000 seeds","offer_id":37816727273646,"sku":"PEP-BA-1Ms","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/6203\/2046\/products\/basque_2.jpg?v=1606175524","url":"https:\/\/www.uprisingorganics.sbs\/products\/hot-pepper-basque","provider":"Uprising Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}