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Organic hot pepper 'Explosive Ember'

Name: Organic hot pepper 'Explosive Ember'
Brand: Biologiquement vôtre
SKU: BIOV-SEMENCES
Price: 4.49 CAD
Availability: InStock

Common name Organic Explosive Ember Hot Pepper

Latin name Capsicum annuum

Quantity per packet About 10 seeds

This organic pepper produces abundant colorful fruits that brighten growing spaces while providing flavorful harvests. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for small gardens and containers.

Product information

Product
identification

Common nameOrganic Explosive Ember Hot Pepper

Latin nameCapsicum annuum

FamilySolanaceae

TypeVegetable

CycleAnnual

Quantity per packAbout 10 seeds

Code produitBIOVO-0082

Product
description

Organic Explosive Ember Hot Pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an exceptional ornamental variety that immediately catches the eye with its deep purple foliage and many small upright fruits in changing colors. From purple to cream, then orange and bright red, each stage of ripening adds a new shade to this true living fireworks display. Compact and dense, this pepper forms a 25 to 35 cm plant perfectly suited to small spaces. Although highly decorative, it also produces edible fruits with moderate to strong heat, offering a beautiful balance between garden beauty and usefulness.

Easy to grow, Organic Explosive Ember Hot Pepper appreciates warm, full-sun locations where its colors reach their full intensity. It thrives in rich, fertile, well-drained soil and in modest-sized containers, making it an excellent choice for balconies and patios. Starting seeds indoors from February to April produces vigorous plants ready to take advantage of Canada’s summer season. Regular watering and moderate fertilization encourage dense foliage, abundant flowering, and continuous production of colorful fruits until the first cold weather.

Perfect for edible gardens, decorative flower beds, and potted arrangements, this pepper provides remarkable ornamental value throughout summer. Its fruits can be harvested at different color stages to enhance sauces, marinades, stir-fries, or dried for homemade flakes and powders. Paired with tomato, eggplant, or onion, it helps create a growing space that is both productive and harmonious. Its delicate pale violet flowers also attract bees and many pollinating insects, enriching garden biodiversity.

Sowing
guide

Sowing periodFebruary to April

Best time

February to April

Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 to 3/8 in.)

Germination temperature24 to 30 °C (75 to 86 °F)

Germination time7 to 14 days

Propagation

Propagated by seed. Seeds collected from properly isolated plants generally reproduce this open-pollinated variety reliably.

Growing
method

Peppers require a long growing season and benefit from an early indoor start. Sow seeds eight to ten weeks before the last expected frost in Canada using a light, well-drained seed-starting mix. Maintain temperatures between 24 and 30°C for rapid, even germination and vigorous seedlings. Once seedlings emerge, provide strong light to encourage compact, sturdy plants. Transplant into individual containers after several true leaves develop, then gradually harden off before planting outdoors. Grow plants in a warm location receiving at least six to eight hours of direct sun daily in rich, fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly while keeping the soil evenly moist, apply mulch to conserve moisture, and fertilize moderately to encourage abundant flowering and continuous fruit production.

Soil
and care

ExposureFull sun

Soil

Rich, fertile, well-drained soil. High organic matter promotes compact growth and abundant ornamental fruit production.

Soil pHSlightly acidic to neutral

Watering

Water when the growing mix begins to dry slightly at the surface while avoiding excess moisture. Consistent watering promotes healthy foliage and high-quality fruit.

Fertilization

Incorporate well-aged compost before planting and apply a balanced fertilizer as needed throughout the season. Proper nutrition encourages dense foliage and abundant colorful fruit.

Care levelEasy

Water regularly to maintain even growth and attractive foliage. Fertilize moderately throughout the season to support flowering and fruiting. Harvest ripe peppers frequently to encourage continuous production. Protect plants from cool temperatures that may slow growth. The colorful fruits remain ornamental until the first frost.

Container
growing

Recommended pot size

8 to 12 L (2 to 3 gal)

Explosive Ember Hot Pepper is especially recommended for container growing because this compact variety was developed to provide spectacular ornamental appeal while producing edible peppers. Use a well-drained container filled with rich growing mix to support dense growth and abundant fruit production. Place the pot in full sun to maximize the intense coloration of the foliage and peppers. Regular watering and moderate fertilization encourage continuous flowering and fruiting. This variety is ideal for balconies, patios, and decorative edible displays.

Bloom,
harvest
and garden

Its dark foliage and multicolored fruits create remarkable visual interest for months while producing edible peppers. Few varieties combine ornamental beauty and culinary usefulness so effectively.

This organic pepper produces abundant colorful fruits that brighten growing spaces while providing flavorful harvests. Its compact habit makes it an excellent choice for small gardens and containers.

Garden use

Explosive Ember Hot Pepper is perfect for balconies, patios, ornamental flower beds, and edible gardens. Its deep purple foliage and colorful fruits create a spectacular focal point while producing useful edible peppers. This compact variety is an outstanding choice for combining ornamental horticulture with productive gardening.

Bloom period

The plant produces small pale violet flowers followed by an abundance of colorful fruits. The flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.

Flower colorPale violet

Foliage colorDark purple

Harvest

85 days after transplantation

Fruiting

Decorative edible peppers with moderate to strong heat.

Wildlife appealPollinators

Size
and facts

Height25 to 35 cm (10 to 14 in)

Spread40 cm (16 in)

Growth rateFast

Minimum temperature12°C (54°F)

Foliage typeDeciduous

Papillonstrue

Planting
partners

Good companions

Eggplant, carrot, onion, peas, tomato

Avoid planting with

Bean, fennel

Recipe
and inspiration

Explosive Ember peppers are excellent in sauces, marinades, stir-fries, and many spicy dishes. Their compact fruits also dry exceptionally well for homemade chili flakes and powders. Harvesting peppers at different stages of ripeness provides subtle differences in flavor and heat. While fully edible, this variety is especially admired for the spectacular display of colorful peppers covering the plant throughout the season.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Explosive Ember Pepper so popular? +

This variety is famous for its dark foliage and colorful fruits that create spectacular contrast. It is grown as much for its beauty as for its edible peppers.

Can this variety be grown on a balcony? +

Yes. Its compact habit makes it perfectly suited to balconies and patios, where it produces abundant peppers even in limited space.

Are the fruits edible? +

Yes. The fruits are fully edible and suitable for many spicy recipes. Their culinary value perfectly complements their ornamental appeal.

When should I harvest the peppers? +

The fruits may be harvested at different stages of color depending on the desired flavor or ornamental effect. Regular harvesting encourages continuous production.

Is Explosive Ember Pepper very hot? +

It generally has moderate to strong heat that remains approachable for most spicy food enthusiasts. Its greatest appeal, however, is its spectacular ornamental display.

The availability of our seeds varies depending on seasonal availability, production schedules and supplier inventory. Certain varieties may only be offered for a limited time based on their natural growth cycle, sowing period or available stock. These product pages are designed to help and inspire gardeners in choosing the right seeds for vegetable gardens, flower beds, pollinator gardens, container growing, naturalization projects and sustainable outdoor spaces.