Pepper Seeds – Devil's Tongue Hot

Devil's Tongue Hot Pepper Seeds produce vibrant peppers with an intense heat and distinct flavor, making them a favorite among spice enthusiasts. This variety develops bright yellow to orange pods shaped like a tongue, delivering both ornamental appeal and culinary value. Ideal for hot sauces, salsas, and drying, these peppers thrive in warm climates and reward growers with a high-yield harvest.

Specifications:

• Variety: Devil's Tongue Hot Pepper

• Scoville Heat Units (SHU): Approximately 125,000–325,000

• Pod Shape & Color: Elongated, tongue-shaped pods turning yellow-orange when ripe

• Flavor Profile: Fruity with intense heat

• Plant Type: Annual in most regions; perennial in frost-free zones

• Germination Rate: 7–14 days under warm soil conditions

• Days to Maturity: About 90–100 days

• Growing Season: Warm season crop

• USDA Zones: Best suited for Zones 4–11

• Planting Months (Outdoors):

  • Zone 4–5: Late May to early June

  • Zone 6–7: May

  • Zone 8–9: April

  • Zone 10–11: March to April

• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun

• Soil Preference: Well-drained, fertile soil with pH 6.0–7.0

• Watering: Moderate, consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging

• Spacing: 18–24 inches between plants; 24–36 inches between rows