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Datil Pepper 3" Live Starter Plant - Capsicum Chinense - St Augustine's Hot Treasure!
Datil Pepper 3" Live Starter Plant - Capsicum Chinense - St Augustine's Hot Treasure!
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Name: Datil Pepper
Scientific Name: Capsicum chinense ‘Datil’
Family Name: Solanaceae
We can’t be this close(≈ 26–28 miles) to the pepper capital of the world and not offer these plants! Intensely hot with a bit of a fruity flavor, the Datil makes one heck of a hot sauce!
Product Description:
The Datil Pepper is a historic heirloom variety known for its bright golden‑orange fruits and distinctive sweet‑heat flavor. Plants are compact, bushy, and highly productive, setting clusters of elongated peppers that ripen from green to vivid orange. The fruits typically reach 3–4 inches long and are prized for their fruity aroma and sharp heat. Datil peppers have been grown for generations in St. Augustine, Florida, where they remain a regional favorite for sauces, salsas, and cooking.
Origination: Believed to have originated in the Caribbean; long‑established heirloom of St. Augustine, Florida
Historic Uses: Culinary, Sauces, Fresh Eating, Pickling
Height: 24–36 inches
Hardiness: Annual in all zones; perennial in Zones 10+
Flower Color: White
Maturity: Typically 90–100 days from transplant; heavy producer once established
Other Names: St. Augustine Datil, Florida Datil Pepper
Growing Conditions:
Grow in full sun with warm temperatures. Use well‑draining soil enriched with organic matter. Water consistently, keeping the soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Ideal temperatures range from 70–90°F. Fertilize lightly during active growth to support fruiting. Plants perform well in containers or garden beds and benefit from staking once loaded with peppers. Protect from cold and frost.
Ships in 3" pots. You will receive a plant similar to the ones pictured, though size and fullness may vary. Please understand that shipped plants have bumpy rides. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. Please contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery. After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰
Heat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them at cost. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!
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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.
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