{"product_id":"fuego-trail-f1-hot-pepper-seeds-cayenne-high-yield","title":"Fuego Trail F1 Hot Pepper Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome peppers are grown for novelty. \u003cstrong\u003eFuego Trail F1\u003c\/strong\u003e is grown for production. Long, slender, fire-red fruits at 70,000–100,000 SHU — serious cayenne-range heat delivered with the relentless, season-long yield that only F1 hybrid vigor can provide. If you’re growing peppers to dry, to crush, to ferment into hot sauce, or to fill a ristra that stops people in their tracks — this is the variety built for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant it once. Harvest it all summer. Fill your pantry with heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Fuego Trail F1?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious heat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70,000–100,000 SHU — cayenne to Thai heat range; consistent burn across every fruit thanks to F1 uniformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional yield:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 hybrid vigor drives prolific, season-long production — far outperforming open-pollinated cayenne types in total fruit set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect for drying:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin-walled fruits dry quickly and evenly — ideal for crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne powder, and whole dried chiles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot sauce ready:\u003c\/strong\u003e High yield + thin walls + consistent heat = the ideal hot sauce pepper; excellent for both fermented and cooked preparations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisease resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 breeding provides resistance to Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV), Phytophthora, and bacterial spot — reliable performance even in challenging seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong harvest window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produces continuously from mid-summer through frost — harvest green for a grassier heat or red for full sweetness and fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer-friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact, upright plant at 60–90 cm (24–36 in) — performs excellently in large containers on patios and decks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeat \u0026amp; Flavor Profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 70,000–100,000 SHU, Fuego Trail delivers a clean, building heat — the kind that starts at the tip of the tongue and spreads back through the palate with sustained intensity. The flavor beneath the heat is bright and fruity when harvested red — classic cayenne character with excellent depth for hot sauce work. Green-harvested fruits carry a sharper, more vegetal heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIn the Kitchen \u0026amp; Pantry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrying:\u003c\/strong\u003e String into ristras or lay on drying racks — thin walls mean fast, even drying; grind into cayenne powder or crush into red pepper flakes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot sauce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ferment with garlic and salt for a classic Louisiana-style mash; cook down with vinegar and onion for a smooth cayenne sauce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slice thin into salsas, stir-fries, and marinades; mince into compound butters and herb oils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Quick-pickle whole or sliced in rice vinegar with garlic and sugar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreezing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeze whole on a sheet tray then bag — use directly from frozen in cooked dishes all winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e F1 hybrid warm-season annual — seeds will not breed true; grown for performance, not seed saving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~70–75 days to green; ~80–85 days to red ripe from transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start indoors 8–10 weeks before last frost; soil temperature 80–85°F for best germination; use a heat mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransplant:\u003c\/strong\u003e After last frost when nights consistently stay above 55°F\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun — 8+ hours daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60 cm (18–24 in) apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consistent moisture; slight water stress at fruit set can intensify heat levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low nitrogen once flowering begins — high nitrogen promotes foliage over fruit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43843971186822,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2669\/3330\/files\/fuego-trail-f1-hot-peppers-ripening-on-plant.png?v=1775543171","url":"https:\/\/bgseedsllc.com\/products\/fuego-trail-f1-hot-pepper-seeds-cayenne-high-yield","provider":"Box Garden Seeds LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}