85 Days to maturity (from transplant). Capsicum annuum. Small Red Chili Pepper Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, open-pollinated, heirloom, hot-type pepper with medium heat levels. 5,000 to 20,000 Scoville Heat Units. Suitable for growing in garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Native to the tropical regions of the Americas, the herbaceous perennial is most often grown as an annual garden vegetable during the frost-free growing season. High levels of capsaicin make red chili peppers ideal for use in spicy cuisine. Hot chili peppers can be eaten fresh or dried and ground into a powder for adding to sauces and soups. 3,400 seeds/oz.