Datil Pepper Seeds (Organically Grown)

★ Organically grown on our farm 

Datil Pepper is a rare and treasured heirloom pepper variety originating from the historic St. Augustine region of Florida. Believed to have arrived with Minorcan settlers during the 1700s, this distinctive pepper has become deeply rooted in Florida culinary tradition while remaining relatively uncommon in modern seed catalogs and garden centers.

Despite its modest size, Datil Pepper delivers an extraordinary flavor experience unlike almost any other hot pepper. The fruits possess a wonderfully sweet fruity flavor balanced by intense heat ranging from 100,000 to 300,000 Scoville Heat Units. This unique combination of sweetness and fiery spice makes Datil peppers exceptional for hot sauces, salsas, marinades, seafood dishes, and countless bold culinary creations.

These productive plants thrive in warm sunny conditions and can yield up to 100 peppers per bush under ideal growing conditions. Datil Pepper plants develop strong branching growth with abundant clusters of colorful ripening fruits that add beauty and productivity to gardens throughout the growing season.

Rare, flavorful, and deeply connected to American heirloom gardening history, Datil Pepper remains one of the most distinctive heirloom hot pepper varieties available for adventurous gardeners and pepper enthusiasts.

Datil Pepper Seed Details

• Quantity: 20 Seeds
• Plant Type: Heirloom Hot Pepper
• Origin: St. Augustine, Florida
• Heat Level: 100,000-300,000 Scoville Heat Units
• Flavor: Sweet, Fruity, Extremely Hot
• Best Uses: Hot Sauces, Salsas, Marinades, Seafood Dishes
• Seed Planting Depth: 1/4 Inch
• Germination Temperature: 75-85°F
• Days to Germination: 7-10 Days
• Row Spacing: 24 Inches
• Plant Spacing: 12-18 Inches
• 100' Row Yield: 40 Pounds
• Sun Requirements: Full Sun
• Harvest Time: Approximately 73 Days
• Special Features: Rare Heirloom, Heavy Producer, Unique Fruity Heat

How to Save Seeds

Peppers are primarily self-pollinating, though cross-pollination can occur between varieties of the same species. For maintaining seed purity, separate varieties by at least 500 feet whenever possible.

Allow peppers to fully ripen and dry on the plants before harvesting for seed saving.

Once harvested, cut open the dried peppers and remove the seeds carefully.

Spread seeds out to dry for approximately one week before storing them in a cool dry location for future planting.