{"product_id":"purple-ufo-15-seeds","title":"Purple UFO - 15 pcs seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurple UFO (Purple UFO)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an impressive medium-hot pepper variety (\u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e), distinguished by unusual \u003cstrong\u003edisc-shaped fruits resembling a flying saucer\u003c\/strong\u003e. The peppers are approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 × 4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e and, when ripe, change from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#008000;\"\u003egreen\u003c\/span\u003e through deep \u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003epurple\u003c\/span\u003e to \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003ered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. The variety has a pronounced \u003cstrong\u003efruity aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e and a heat level of \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it both ornamental and interesting for culinary use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 128);\"\u003ePurple UFO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#800080;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e (Purple UFO)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is a variety that immediately attracts attention with its unusual shape and the changing colours of its fruits. Peppers at different stages of ripeness can be present on one plant, creating a strong ornamental effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe plants have relatively \u003cstrong\u003enarrow, upright growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, but can easily reach \u003cstrong\u003e1–1,5 m in height\u003c\/strong\u003e. For this reason, we recommend tying them to a suitable support.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 128);\"\u003ePurple UFO\u003c\/strong\u003e (Purple UFO)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical species:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCapsicum annuum\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-hot pepper\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat level:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit size:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e5 × 4 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Disc-shaped \/ resembling a UFO\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour when ripe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green → purple → red\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly fruity\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately \u003cstrong\u003e1–1,5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Narrow and upright\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Greenhouse or outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🔥 Heat\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#FF0000;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e30 000–50 000 SHU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003ePurple UFO is a \u003cstrong\u003enoticeably hot pepper\u003c\/strong\u003e, but remains far from extreme varieties. Its great advantage is the combination of relatively serious heat and a \u003cstrong\u003estrongly fruity aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌱 Sowing and growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e January–April\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e indoors\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e20–30°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting in a greenhouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a higher yield\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e around the end of May\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport:\u003c\/strong\u003e tying to stakes is recommended\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e possible to form a more compact plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIn autumn, the plants can be moved into pots and brought indoors. Placed on a bright windowsill, they can \u003cstrong\u003econtinue bearing fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e after the end of the outdoor season.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🍴 Culinary use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruity aroma and heat level of 30 000–50 000 SHU make the variety suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e• Hot sauces and salsa\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Spicy marinades\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Fresh spicy garnishes\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Soups and stews\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Pickling\u003cbr\u003e\r\n• Drying and preparing hot seasonings\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe unusual shape and purple ripening stage also make the fruits interesting for \u003cstrong\u003edecorative food presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e💡 \u003cstrong\u003eUrban Botaniks tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong style=\"color: rgb(128, 0, 128);\"\u003ePurple UFO\u003c\/strong\u003e can reach \u003cstrong\u003e1–1,5 m\u003c\/strong\u003e, so provide a sturdy support before the plant becomes laden with fruit. If space is limited, we also recommend pruning to form a more compact plant. For the strongest ornamental effect, leave fruits at different stages of ripeness—green, purple and red—on the plant at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"No Brand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55115723833686,"sku":"209279","price":18.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1055\/7190\/9974\/files\/semena-ot-lyuti-chushki-sort-lilavo-nlo-purple-ufo-15-br.webp?v=1787849755","url":"https:\/\/urbanbotaniks.ro\/en\/products\/purple-ufo-15-seeds","provider":"UrbanBotaniks Grow Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}