Sport Pepper Seeds - The Pepper Behind the Chicago-Style Hot Dog - Heirloom

This is the popular Chicago pickled pepper that is eaten on hot dogs and sandwiches. It is an essential condiment on a Chicago-style hot dog alongside neon relish. They are not eaten raw, because of their very thick pods. When pickled the pepper will soften in the vinegar and keep its shape and some texture. Enjoy the spicy crunch when placed whole on a hot dog. 

A Sport pepper is a cultivar of the Capsicum annuum species, most famous for being an essential topping on an authentic Chicago-style hot dog.

• Appearance: Small, slender, green peppers about 1.5 to 2 inches long with thin skins.

• Preparation: Typically served whole and pickled in a vinegar-based brine rather than fresh.

• Flavor Profile: Tangy, vinegary, and sharp with a distinct crunch.

Heat Level: Medium-hot, measuring roughly 6,000 to 8,000 on the Scoville scale. Can be hotter than a jalapeño, but comparable to a serrano pepper.

Cultivation: Plants are compact, bush-type varieties that grow around 2 feet tall, making them ideal for small gardens and container growing.

Harvesting: They are prolific yielders, producing pods that point upward toward the sun as they grow rather than hanging down.

Similar pickled peppers are serrano peppers or pepperoncini for the closest culinary substitutes for heat, bite, and acidity.

Origins: While heavily associated with Chicago street food, the pepper variety originally hails from the Southern United States.

Easy to Grow & Harvest

Start your Sport Pepper Seeds indoors 8 weeks before warm nights. With 85°F bottom heat and bright light, germination takes 7-21 days. Transplant seedlings into rich soil or 3-5 gallon containers, spacing them 24 in. apart. Harvest green chiles early or wait for a vibrant red hue at full maturity.

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Each packet contains 10 heirloom seeds, carefully selected for robust growth and authentic flavor. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or a spicy food enthusiast, these seeds promise a rewarding harvest.

Ready to spice up your garden? Plant Sport Pepper Seeds today and enjoy a bounty of fiery, flavorful peppers!

• Each packet contains 10 seeds
• Heat Level: Medium
• SHU: 6,000-8,000
• Maturity: 85 days after transplant
• Pod Size: 1-1/2-2 in.  Plant Size: 24 in.
• Origin: U.S.A.
• Capsicum annuum
• Heirloom and Open-Pollinated
• Untreated and Non-GMO