{"product_id":"g-piment-fort-ufo-purple","title":"Hot pepper 'UFO Purple'","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot pepper 'Purple UFO' \u003cem\u003e(Capsicum annuum),\u003c\/em\u003e Offered by Les Gardiens - Ferme Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003ePurple UFO\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003espectacular and ornamental variety\u003c\/strong\u003e , recognizable by its \u003cstrong\u003eflying saucer-shaped fruits\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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The plant, \u003cstrong\u003every prolific and vigorous\u003c\/strong\u003e , reaches \u003cstrong\u003eup to 90 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e , producing a \u003cstrong\u003emultitude of peppers throughout the season\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant height:\u003c\/strong\u003e Up to 90 cm\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eQuantity per bag:\u003c\/strong\u003e ISOLATED - 12 seeds\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eScoville (SHU):\u003c\/strong\u003e ± 10,000\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCompanion plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tomatoes, basil, onions\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEnemy plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fennel, beets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCultivation method:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Sow seeds \u003cstrong\u003ein early March\u003c\/strong\u003e , about \u003cstrong\u003e8 to 10 weeks before the last frost\u003c\/strong\u003e . Germination takes \u003cstrong\u003e7 to 14 days\u003c\/strong\u003e , with an optimum temperature between \u003cstrong\u003e22 and 28°C\u003c\/strong\u003e . When the seedlings reach \u003cstrong\u003e4 to 6 true leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e , transplant them into larger pots before acclimating them to the outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Plant them in \u003cstrong\u003ethe ground or in a pot\u003c\/strong\u003e , in \u003cstrong\u003erich, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e , with \u003cstrong\u003efull sun exposure\u003c\/strong\u003e . \u003cstrong\u003eModerate watering and balanced fertilization every 2 to 3 weeks\u003c\/strong\u003e will guarantee an \u003cstrong\u003eabundant and regular harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The fruits begin to ripen \u003cstrong\u003eabout 80 days after pollination\u003c\/strong\u003e , gradually revealing their \u003cstrong\u003efascinating color gradient\u003c\/strong\u003e , which makes it a \u003cstrong\u003evariety that is as ornamental as it is tasty\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePot culture: ideal for a decorative touch on balconies and terraces\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e The \u003cstrong\u003ePurple UFO\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003eperfect for growing in pots\u003c\/strong\u003e , where it will bring \u003cstrong\u003ea colorful and original touch\u003c\/strong\u003e . 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