Territorial Seed Company Buffy Pepper Seed
Best productive hot pepper for gardeners seeking early, manageable heat.
This award-winning hybrid is the ultimate high-yield workhorse for gardeners who want heat without the punishing intensity of traditional Thai varieties. You sacrifice the extreme burn of a super-hot pepper, but you gain a prolific, early-maturing plant that delivers consistent, flavorful fruit all season long.
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking aesthetic appeal for patio containers
- Urban growers with limited space for high-yield plants
- Cool-climate gardeners needing a fast-maturing harvest
Who should skip it
- Shoppers preferring easy access at local garden centers
- Spice lovers craving either extreme heat or mild sweetness
- Busy gardeners unable to manage early indoor seed starting
Performance breakdown
Yield Prolificacy
An exceptionally heavy producer that keeps the harvest basket full.
Maturity Speed
Rapid development ensures a harvest well before the season ends.
Flavor Accessibility
Balanced heat profile makes these peppers versatile for everyday culinary use.
Germination Reliability
Standard hybrid vigor provides consistent results for most home gardeners.
Garden Versatility
Requires dedicated garden space as it is not suited for containers.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives in heat-heavy environments where other varieties might struggle.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Capsicum annuum
Days to Maturity
75 days
Seed Depth
0.635 cm
Soil Temperature for Germination
70–90°F
Minimum Germination Rate
70%
Seeds per Gram
Approximately 140
Seed Life
2 years
Plant Spacing
30.48 cm
Row Spacing
60.96 cm
Plant Type
Vegetable
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