Prairie Fire - 15 pcs.

Prairie Fire is an interesting variety for those looking for both an edible and ornamental pepper . The plant has a characteristic dwarf growth habit and actually spreads more in width than in height.

The numerous small fruits grow upright and go through several beautiful colors as they ripen. They also have a pleasant fruity flavor , which distinguishes the variety from ornamental peppers, selected primarily for their appearance.

Characteristics of the variety

• Variety: Prairie Fire
• Botanical species: Capsicum annuum
• Type: Hot/ornamental pepper
• Hotness: 1,000–1,500 SHU
• Plant size: about 20 × 30 cm
• Fruit length: about 2.5 cm
• Fruit position: Upright
• Color at maturity: Yellow → orange → red
• Taste: Fruity and pleasantly spicy
• Growth: Dwarf, wider than tall
• Suitable for pots: Yes
• Suitable for balcony boxes: Yes
• Suitable as a houseplant: Yes.

🔥 Anger

1,000–1,500 SHU

Prairie Fire is a mildly hot pepper . The 1,000–1,500 SHU level provides a pleasant spiciness without the intense heat of hotter varieties.

🌱 Sowing and growing

Sowing: January – April
Location: Indoors
Germination temperature: 20–30°C
Planting in a greenhouse: for higher yields
Planting outdoors: around the end of May
Growing in pots and containers: Excellently suitable.

In the fall, the plant can be brought indoors and placed on a bright windowsill, where it will continue to form and ripen fruit.

🪴 Decorative application

One of the biggest advantages of Prairie Fire is its compact size. At only about 20 cm tall, the variety is excellent for:

• Small pots
• Balcony boxes
• Skirting boards
• Terraces
• Decorative compositions with edible plants
• Growing as a houseplant

The combination of yellow , orange and red fruits , standing upright above the foliage, creates a particularly beautiful effect.

🍴 Culinary app

The small fruits can be used for salads, garnishes, light hot sauces, pickling and adding to various dishes . The relatively low pungency allows them to be used more freely, and their fruity character adds additional flavor.

💡 Tip from Urban Botaniks: Prairie Fire is an excellent choice for a small balcony or sunny windowsill , where standard pepper varieties take up too much space. The plant only stays about 20 cm tall, and the colorful upright fruits make it a beautiful edible decoration.