{"product_id":"hot-pepper-mix","title":"Hot Pepper Mix Seeds","description":"\u003cul data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"465\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"47\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"68\"\u003eHot Pepper Mix\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dynamic blend of Metchosin Farm's favorite hot pepper varieties, offering a wide diversity of \u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"227\"\u003ecolors, shapes, and heat levels\u003c\/strong\u003e. The plants are \u003cstrong data-start=\"245\" data-end=\"276\"\u003ecompact and highly productive\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring an abundant and continuous harvest throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"349\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eHot peppers thrive in warm environments, making them perfect for \u003cstrong data-start=\"439\" data-end=\"516\"\u003egreenhouses, very sunny locations, or container growing on patios\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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