Name: Organic 'Aleppo' hot pepper
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
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selection of approximately 25 organic 'Aleppo' hot pepper seeds showing a compact productive plant bearing elongated fruits ripening from green to glossy red among green foliage. The image helps identify this fruity, mildly sweet, moderately hot Capsicum annuum for warm gardens, greenhouses, and large containers in Canada. The pictured fruit is shown at full red maturity.

Fruity organic hot pepper with moderate heat Solanaceae

Organic hot pepper seeds

Biologiquement vôtre

Capsicum annuum

From seed to harvest

Common nameAleppo pepper

FamilySolanaceae

GenusCapsicum

Speciesannuum

CultivarAleppo

TypeFruity organic hot pepper with moderate heat

Botanical nameCapsicum annuum

Quantity per packetApproximately 25 seeds per packet

Organic 'Aleppo' hot pepper (Capsicum annuum) produces elongated fruit that ripens from green to glossy red. Its moderate fragrant heat supports a fruity flavour without dominating a dish. Appreciated as coarse flakes, this pepper also suits sauces, marinades, stews, and fresh preparations. Dense foliage and progressive ripening add ornamental interest to a warm vegetable garden. The selection contains approximately 25 organic seeds, a practical quantity for starting several plants and retaining the strongest seedlings for the garden or large containers. Bright colour also makes fruit at full maturity easier to identify during harvest.

Sow indoors from February through April, 0.5–1 cm deep, approximately eight to ten weeks before the last frost. Maintain 24–30°C until emergence, generally in 10–21 days, then place seedlings under strong light. Harden plants gradually and transplant only after frost into rich, warm, well-drained soil in full sun. Water deeply once the surface begins to dry and feed moderately; excessive nitrogen encourages foliage at the expense of flowering and ripening. Provide steady warmth, good airflow, and support before developing fruit makes the branches heavy. Add a light mulch only after the soil and root zone have warmed thoroughly.

Plants reach approximately 60–75 cm tall and spread 40–50 cm. Harvest begins about 80–90 days after transplanting, depending on growing conditions. Pick green fruit for a more vegetal profile or wait for full red colour for richer, fruitier, more aromatic flavour. The exact Scoville rating for this selection is not published; begin with a small amount in recipes and adjust after tasting. Wear gloves while cutting, avoid contact with eyes, and clearly label dried flakes, sauces, frozen harvests, and any preparation that contains hot pepper. Chill fresh fruit promptly and wash hands, gloves, tools, and boards after handling.

Light and life cycle

In the garden

Exposure: Full sun
Life cycle: Annual vegetable in Canadian gardens

Sowing and germination

Sowing guide

Sowing & germination

Sowing depth

Approximately 0.5 to 1 cm (¼ to ⅜ in)

Spacing / density

Approximately 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in) between plants and 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30 in) between rows

Germination temperature

Approximately 24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)

Germination time

Approximately 10 to 21 days

Sowing period

Indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost

Propagation

Seed

Growing method

Growing 'Aleppo' hot pepper from seed. Sow 0.5–1 cm deep in light mix eight to ten weeks before last frost. Use clean, lightly moist seed-starting mix and steady bottom warmth; never leave the tray saturated. 'Aleppo' hot pepper produces the expected harvest form: elongated smooth-skinned fruit, green then glossy red at maturity. A pepper seedling needs strong light, gentle airflow, and an evenly moist root zone without standing water. Protect the developing crop from soil splash and rough handling. Harden plants gradually to sun, wind, and cooler air, bringing them back under cover if frost threatens. Choose a position for 'Aleppo' with full sun without sacrificing airflow or watering access. Mulch only after the ground has warmed, and keep the material away from the stem. Set the plant at its previous depth, water it in, and install support before the plant becomes difficult to handle. The pepper plant has a habit described as vigorous, upright, branched, and productive; use this to guide positioning or selective thinning without forcing a cramped plant. Pot this pepper up when roots occupy the starter cell, handling the root ball rather than pulling the stem. After late-season rain or wind, confirm drainage and support while preserving healthy foliage needed to finish ripening. Harvest the plant at its intended colour stage rather than by an absolute date. Use suitable gloves, label the hot fruit clearly, and protect container plants before the first autumn frost only when useful light and warmth remain.

Soil and care

Soil & care

Soil pH

Approximately 6.0 to 6.8

Moisture

Consistent soil moisture without saturation; good air circulation around the foliage.

Care level

Moderate

Watering

The elongated fruit of 'Aleppo' hot pepper develops most evenly when the plant receives steady moisture through flowering and fruit elongation. As 'Aleppo' hot pepper's elongated smooth-skinned fruit, green then glossy red at maturity develops on a plant with vigorous upright branched productive growth, widen the wetted area with the expanding canopy and roots. 'Aleppo' hot pepper is listed at approximately 80–90 days from transplanting; treat that as a planning reference and monitor moisture while later flowers and fruit are still developing. Water 'Aleppo' hot pepper slowly at soil level, soak the active root zone, and let surplus water drain before irrigating again.

Soil type

Choose deep, loose soil rich in mature compost and very well drained, able to retain even moisture without remaining cold or waterlogged. Peppers succeed at slightly acidic to neutral pH around 6.0–7.0. Warm the bed before transplanting and avoid fresh manure. In heavy soil, use a raised bed. Rotate away from tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, and other peppers where soil disease has occurred. A soil test guides amendments without excess.

Fertilization

Once 'Aleppo' buds, excessive nitrogen can delay fruiting. Use mature compost as a gentle fertility foundation. For 'Aleppo' hot pepper, fruit development responds best once feeding becomes restrained. Split necessary feeding instead of using one strong dose. Aleppo pepper needs steady nutrition, not lush nitrogen-driven growth. Use new growth to judge whether nutrition is adequate. For 'Aleppo', its branches should remain sturdy as fruit begins filling. Correct drainage and moisture before increasing fertility. Even moisture helps 'Aleppo' hot pepper use available nutrients consistently.

Seasonal care

Seasonal care for 'Aleppo' hot pepper. 'Aleppo' hot pepper begins with season-aware timing—indoors, 8 to 10 weeks before the last frost—so compare that guidance with the actual spring or autumn at your site. Sow approximately 0.5 to 1 cm deep at approximately 24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F); the working germination range is 10 to 21 days, with moisture held steady rather than saturated. After emergence, give 'Aleppo' seedlings bright light and gentle air movement; pot on before roots circle densely, without burying a weak stem in wet mix. Harden the plants gradually, then transplant only after frost risk has passed, the soil is warm, and nights remain consistently mild. Choose full sun and loose fertile soil, mixing in mature compost while preserving drainage around the crown. Keep the root zone evenly moist but never saturated, widening the watered area as the canopy expands through summer. 'Aleppo' hot pepper container guidance: large deep well-drained container, one plant per pot. Set the pot where runoff can escape and light is adequate. During flowering, inspect 'Aleppo' foliage for pests, maintain airflow, and avoid excess nitrogen, which can favour leafy growth over flower set and fruit ripening. Follow the supplied harvest guidance—approximately 80–90 days from transplanting—while remembering that warmth and light still determine how quickly each fruit reaches its final stage. When 'Aleppo' fruit begins colouring, handle it with gloves until the actual heat is known and label green and fully ripe harvests separately. Before the first autumn frost, move portable pots under protection or collect sound developed fruit, then remove diseased debris from the growing area.

Growing in containers

Container growing

Recommended pot size

Large deep well-drained container, one plant per pot

Growing 'Aleppo' hot pepper in containers. For 'Aleppo', choose a container matching this guide: large deep well-drained container, one plant per pot. Keep several drainage holes unobstructed. Install a stake or cage at planting when support is needed, without later piercing the root ball. Good access around 'Aleppo' makes inspection and harvest easier, given its habit: vigorous, upright, branched, and productive. Water slowly when the upper mix begins drying, continue until surplus drains, and empty the saucer. At final planting, follow this layout for the plant: approximately 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in) between plants and 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30 in) between rows. Mark positions before roots are placed. Feed at a modest labelled rate after watering. Excess nitrogen can delay flowering and ripening while encouraging leafy growth. Leave enough access around this pepper to inspect and cleanly harvest elongated smooth-skinned fruit, green then glossy red at maturity. Rotate the container when one side receives less light, but do not twist loaded stems against their support. The pepper plant needs full sun; nearby walls or taller crops should not compromise it. Check ties after wind, remove only damaged lower leaves, and preserve airflow through the supported canopy. As nights cool, let the rate of mix drying guide watering, and inspect leaf undersides before sheltering the container. Use clean shears where pulling could bend a branch, and collect sound developed fruit ahead of the first autumn frost. Isolate a plant brought indoors until pests are ruled out.

Growth and harvest

Size, flowering & harvest

Mature height

Approximately 60 to 75 cm (24 to 30 in)

Width / spread

Approximately 40 to 50 cm (16 to 20 in)

Flower color

White to greenish white

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Simple herbaceous foliage

Growth rate

Fast

Growth habit

Vigorous upright branched productive plant

Fragrance

Fruity, mildly sweet, aromatic flavour with moderate heat

Edible parts

Fruit

Bloom period

'Aleppo' opens small self-fertile flowers where leaves meet branching stems. Ordinary air movement and visiting insects can help release pollen. Let beneficial insects visit without spraying open blooms. For 'Aleppo', a retained blossom precedes development of the elongated smooth-skinned fruit, green then glossy red at maturity. Maintain even root moisture and moderate fertility. In the 'Aleppo' hot pepper planting, cold nights, high heat, saturation, or drought may interrupt set, so protect a pepper with vigorous upright branched productive plant growth from abrupt stress and keep sprays off open flowers. Record the first bloom and first set dates for local planning.

Fruiting

The plant bears elongated fruits that ripen from green to glossy or burgundy red. Flavour becomes fruitier and more aromatic with maturity. No exact Scoville rating is published for the selection. Harvest with gloves and clean scissors without pulling branches, then keep fruit cool and dry or dry it completely before storage. Label every batch by colour and date. Avoid crushing harvested peppers.

Days to maturity

Approximately 80–90 days from transplanting

Harvest

Harvest with gloves once fruit reaches useful length. Green fruit has a more vegetal flavour; for flakes and richest aroma, await uniform red colour and firm flesh. Cut the stem with clean scissors without pulling branches. For drying, split fruit, remove damaged parts, and fully dehydrate in a suitable appliance before grinding. Avoid inhaling dust, clean surfaces, and store flakes in one airtight clearly labelled container.

Garden companions

Garden associations

Companion plants & uses

Companion plants

Aleppo peppers can sit near low culinary herbs in a sunny bed, with a clear gap around each pepper stem. Parsley in a separate row offers a useful kitchen partner without needing to share a planting hole. Put vigorous tomatoes or climbing beans far enough away that they cannot shade the peppers as summer growth develops. Leave room to inspect ripening fruit and harvest repeatedly. Any flowering border should be treated as general garden habitat, not as a promise that it will prevent pepper pests or change the crop's heat.

Plants to avoid

Avoid close rotations with tomatoes, eggplants, potatoes, and other peppers where soil disease or heavy pest pressure has occurred.

Garden use

'Aleppo' hot pepper in the vegetable garden. Choose a warm full-sun bed or a stable large container where the upright plant can be staked and harvested easily. Harden seedlings over several mild days and transplant only after frost, when the soil has warmed and nights remain above the stressful cold range for peppers. Space plants for airflow rather than crowding them against tomatoes or other peppers. Water at soil level, soaking the active root zone and allowing excess to drain. Maintain even moisture through flowering and fruit elongation, then avoid late heavy nitrogen that delays ripening. The elongated fruit may be picked green or left to reach a glossy red to burgundy stage for a fuller dried-pepper character. Use clean scissors and leave the branch supported while cutting. The published maturity range is approximately 80–90 days from transplanting, so the indoor seedling period comes before that count. A south-facing wall or temporary autumn cover can improve the red finish in cool Canadian sites. Monitor aphids, mites, and whiteflies, especially under protection, and remove fallen or mouldy fruit. Keep plants labelled if several peppers grow nearby, and isolate flowers appropriately if true-to-type seed saving matters.

Recipe and storage

Recipe idea

From garden to table

'Aleppo' hot pepper in the kitchen. Aleppo pepper flakes — Wear gloves and work in a well-ventilated room. Wash and fully dry sound red fruit. Remove stems, open peppers without touching your face, and arrange them in a dehydrator according to the appliance instructions. Continue until fruit is completely dry and brittle. Grind coarsely without inhaling dust, then place flakes in a clean, dry, closed, clearly labelled jar. Begin with a small pinch in soups, roasted vegetables, or marinades. Do not dry mouldy, rotten, or abnormal-smelling fruit. Clean the appliance, tools, and surfaces thoroughly, then keep the jar away from children and pets. For shelf-stable sauces or pickles, use a separately tested preserving recipe. Do not use an oven without adequate airflow or leave a heating appliance unattended. Let flakes cool before closing the jar to prevent condensation. Mark the preparation date, store in a dry location, and discard the contents if moisture, mould, or an unusual odour appears. Never inhale pepper dust or allow it near eyes.

Wildlife and pets

Wildlife & precautions

Supporting wildlife

Pepper flowers can self-pollinate, while bees and other small insects may visit blossoms and support pollen transfer. Low nearby flowers provide additional resources without competing with the plant. Avoid insecticides on open blossoms, maintain airflow, and keep hot fruit and harvested peppers away from children and pets.

Frequently asked questions

Is Aleppo pepper extremely hot?

Its heat is described as moderate and aromatic, but the exact Scoville rating for this selection is not published. Intensity can vary with the seed harvest, fruit maturity, and growing conditions. Even without a confirmed numerical rating, this pepper may irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves, taste a tiny amount, and increase gradually in a recipe. This distinction helps choose the proper harvest and use. For a milder fruity profile, wait for full red colour; for a more vegetal note, use green fruit. Always retain the selection label with seedlings, saved fruit, frozen batches, and dried flakes. Keep every stage clearly identified.

What is the difference between green and red fruit?

Green fruit is edible and has a more vegetal fresh sometimes sharper flavour. As it ripens red it develops more sweetness, fruitiness, and the aromatic profile sought for Aleppo flakes. Heat may also seem different. Harvest green if cold approaches or for one fresh recipe, but await uniform red colour and firm flesh for drying and storage. Values published elsewhere for Aleppo are only indicative and do not confirm this selection's heat. Cooking does not necessarily remove capsaicin. Ventilate, avoid vapour, and wash gloves, tools, boards, and containers after use. Begin every recipe with a very small measured amount and increase gradually.

Why start the seed so early?

The plant needs a long warm season before producing and colouring an abundant crop. Sowing eight to ten weeks before last frost gives sufficiently advanced plants once nights become safe. Starting much earlier may create root-bound tall stressed plants. Maintain 24–30°C until emergence, then use strong light and pot up as needed before hardening. Label every pot, maintain airflow, and avoid saturating warm growing mix. Compact sturdy plants recover better after transplanting than long fragile stems. Harden gradually, pause during cold or strong wind, and transplant only after nights remain mild and the soil has warmed. Protect young plants temporarily from wind.

How can flakes be prepared safely?

Wear gloves, work in a ventilated place, and never touch your face. Split sound fruit, remove damaged areas, and fully dehydrate until clearly brittle; flexible fruit may still contain too much water. Grind without inhaling dust, let it settle before opening the appliance, and wash surfaces. Store dry in one labelled airtight jar and discard every batch showing moisture, mould, or abnormal odour. Chill or process red fruit promptly. For drying, continue until peppers are completely dry before storage. Discard any mouldy, rotten, or abnormal-smelling fruit. Label green and red batches separately, clean scissors after harvest, and keep every batch away from children and pets.

Can Aleppo be grown in a container?

Aleppo can be grown in a large, deep, well-drained container, one plant per pot. The source does not state an exact volume, so choose a stable vessel generous enough for a vigorous 60- to 75-cm plant with a 40- to 50-cm spread. Add support before elongated fruit loads the upright branches. Move the pot outdoors after frost danger and provide warm conditions, even moisture, and free drainage. Its green fruit becomes glossy red at maturity. The published 80–90-day range is calculated from transplanting, so follow colour and plant development rather than a rigid count. Aleppo has fruity, mildly sweet flavour with moderate heat. Keep the pot labelled, wear gloves for extensive processing, and separate harvested peppers from sweet red varieties.