This rare Turkish heirloom can be harvested and used at any stage light green, yellow, orange, or brilliant red. Slender fruits are 10-12 long and bursting with rich, sweet flavor. Use this fast-growing variety for fresh summer eating, pickling, or sauting. With robust pepper production, this vigorous grower needs staking or a small cage. 25 seeds minimum Germination: 7-14 days Maturity: 55 days (green) or 75 days (ripe) from transplant Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Plant 1/4\” deep in seed starting mix. Requires soil temperatures of 65-90F to germinate. Heat mat is recommended. Keep soil moist. Transplant in full sun when all danger of frost has passed. Bottom leaves should be just above ground level. Space plants 12-18 apart; space rows 2-4\’ apart.