Korean LONG Hot Pepper Seeds (GO-CHU ) Capsicum annuum - Asian vegetables

This heirloom variety comes from Sunchang, South Korea, an area famous for its production of the fermented pepper paste gochujang. A landrace which has been selected and stabilized by local farmers in the region, this was bred to be the ideal pepper for one of Korea's most ubiquitous food products. Small (4-6" long) and thin walled, they are a wonderful dried chili. They are also very prolific, providing continual harvest for months. 

Start seeds inside 6 weeks before last frost date (or 8 weeks before expected transplanting date). Keep soil warm until emergence. Seeds will not germinate in cool soil and planting out too early may affect plant vigor. Harden off plants carefully before transplanting. Prepare fertile, well-drained soil. Transplant in late spring/summer (soil temperatures at least above 60°F) in a very warm and sunny location. Fertilize as needed. Too much nitrogen will produce lush foliage and few fruits.