{"product_id":"buena-mulata-hot-pepper-seeds","title":"Buena Mulata Hot Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuena Mulata Pepper Seeds | Rare Heirloom Purple Cayenne | Hot Pepper Seeds\u003cbr\u003eCaspsicum annuum\u003cbr\u003eListing is for 1 packet with a minimum of 15 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out my tutorial on how to grow peppers from seed: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCheck out my tutorial on how to transplant peppers for maximum production: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuena Mulata is a rare and stunning heirloom pepper with deep historical roots, believed to have been preserved by African American communities in the South and later shared by Horace Pippin in the early 1900s. This unique cayenne-type pepper matures through a beautiful color transformation—from deep purple to pink, then orange, and finally bright red—making it just as ornamental as it is productive. With a heat level ranging from about 30,000 to 50,000 Scoville units, Buena Mulata delivers a bold, smoky heat that’s perfect for hot sauces, drying, and spice blends. These plants thrive in full sun and warm weather, producing high yields of slender, colorful pods. For best results, start seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before your last frost, transplant into rich, well-draining soil, and harvest frequently to encourage continuous production. A truly special variety for gardeners who love growing food with history, beauty, and flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are slow to germinate and slow to start growing to transplant size. I recommend to start seeds in pots\/trays with a heat mat to speed up germination. Then start fertilizing weekly with half strength fertilizer once the first set of true leaves appear. Peppers are similar to tomatoes in that they like plenty of water and are heavy feeders. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeppers are perennial plants and can produce for several years if taken care of. In cold climates trim off all the leaves and bring in doors in a pot to over winter. Place back out doors once temperatures are nice and warm. In mild climates, pepper plants can be left out doors and might need to be covered on the coldest nights. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun: \u003c\/strong\u003e8 hours of full sun. Cover with 40% shade cloth during the summer if the days are consistently over 90F. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater: \u003c\/strong\u003eLet the soil dry out a little in-between watering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eRegular applications of an organic granular fertilizer, like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/491Xl1f\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEspoma Tomato-Tone\u003c\/a\u003e will help speed up growth and increase production. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen To Sow Seeds: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e seeds indoors as early as 8 weeks before your last spring frost date all throughout spring time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHot climate (no snow areas), can also sow seeds indoors during the summer to plant for a fall crop. Sow 2-3 seeds, 1\/4 inch deep, in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4sdr6VB\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e4 inch pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e or solo cups with drainage holes cut out of the bottom, filled with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/44HHNyw\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eseed starting mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e. Use \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/48QfFM6\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eheat mats\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jbPy5P\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrow lights\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003e to speed up germination and growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHow to sow pepper seeds:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHow to transplant peppers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none white-space-prewrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\" draggable=\"false\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-underline text-strikethrough-none\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-14 days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDays To Maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 days after transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow \u0026amp; When To Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peppers can be harvested at any color stage. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Diseases:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe most common disease when growing peppers is bacterial spot, often proliferated by consistently wet conditions and plant leaves. Spray with 1 cup of 3% hydrogen peroxide per gallon of water to clean and disinfect. Repeat every 3 to 5 days until you notice the spread has stopped. If a lot of rain is expected, pre-treatment will help to prevent diseases. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Pests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whiteflies and mealybugs are common sap-sucking pests on pepper plants. Whiteflies gather on the undersides of leaves, causing yellowing and leaf drop, while mealybugs, covered in a white, cotton-like wax, weaken plants and produce sticky honeydew that attracts sooty mold. Treat both pests with regular applications of an organic \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49pg4Fm\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einsecticidal soap\u003c\/a\u003e, focusing on leaf undersides. Additionally, use \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4jgCf4c\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eyellow sticky traps\u003c\/a\u003e to capture adult white flies. For severe white fly infestations, remove badly infested leaves and spray with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3MRIEXe\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003espinosad\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I have a YouTube video tutorial on how to grow this? \u003c\/strong\u003eYES\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out my tutorial on how to grow peppers from seed: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/9j74wQpahsA\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out my tutorial on how to transplant peppers for maximum production: \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/youtu.be\/hqkwOP-ci9M\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Tips\/Information: \u003c\/strong\u003eN\/A\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jerrasgarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48224257147105,"sku":"PEPPER34","price":4.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0650\/4012\/2081\/files\/buenamulatapeppers1.jpg?v=1776544752","url":"https:\/\/www.jerrasgarden.com\/products\/buena-mulata-hot-pepper-seeds","provider":"Jerra's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}