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Korean Red Pepper Seeds

Scientific name Capsicum annuum L.

About this variety

Korean Red maintained seed line pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 31–36 in, bearing red fruit about 5 in long, slender drying pepper. Heat category: Hot. It is especially suited to drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking. Maturity is 80-89 Days.About Korean Red maintained seed lineKorean Red maintained seed line is a...

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Hard

Germination difficulty

Moderate

Germination time

7–14 Days at 75–90 °F seed-zone soil temperature

  • Germination
    7–14 Daysa seed-zone soil temperature of 75–90 °F
  • Maturity
    80-89 DaysCounted from transplanting to the principal harvest stage under suitable conditions.
  • Sun
    Full sun
  • Support and spacing
    Stake recommended · space 18 in · rows 24 in
  • Growth habit
    Upright or erect · Annual · 31–36 in tall
  • Best use
    Drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking
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When properly stored, planted, and cared for, we guarantee reasonable germination and true-to-type growth for one year from the date of purchase. Conditions outside our control—including extreme weather, pests, unsuitable storage, and gardener error—are excluded. Contact us when something is not right so we can review the situation and work toward a replacement, refund, or another fair resolution.

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What to expect from Korean Red Pepper Seeds

Korean Red maintained seed line pepper seeds produce red hot chile pepper fruit about 5 in long, slender drying pepper on upright, erect plants reaching 31–36 in; maturity is 80-89 Days.

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Korean Red maintained seed line pepper seeds grow into upright, erect plants reaching 31–36 in, bearing red fruit about 5 in long, slender drying pepper. Heat category: Hot. It is especially suited to drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking. Maturity is 80-89 Days.

About Korean Red maintained seed line

Korean Red maintained seed line is a hot chile pepper grown as Capsicum annuum L. Plants have an upright, erect habit and reach 31–36 in; support is listed as stake. The principal mature or market color is Red, with fruit described as about 5 in long, slender drying pepper. Reproductive classification: Open-Pollinated (OP). Maturity: 80-89 Days. Names associated with this variety include Korean Red, Korean Red pepper, Pepper Seeds - Hot Pepper - Korean Red (Gochugaru).

  • Scientific name:Capsicum annuum L.
  • Life cycle:Annual
  • Planting season:Spring
  • Growth habit:Upright/Erect
  • Plant height:31–36 in
  • Sunlight:Full sun
  • Seed depth:1/4 in
  • Germination:7–14 Days at 75–90 °F
  • Spacing:18 in between plants; 24 in between rows
  • Soil:Loamy; pH 6.0–6.5
  • Water:Moderate
  • Support:Stake
  • Reproductive type:Open-Pollinated (OP)
  • Fruit:Red; About 5 in long, slender drying pepper
  • Heat:Hot; 1,500-10,000 SHU

History and seedkeeping context

Korean Red is used here as the maintained seed-line name. Gochugaru is the Korean food ingredient made from dried red chile flakes or powder; it is not one botanical cultivar name. Different Korean pepper cultivars and local strains can be used depending on region, desired color, heat, sweetness, wall thickness, and drying quality.

This page therefore describes the crop as suitable for gochugaru-style flakes without renaming the seed itself “Gochugaru.” Capsicum peppers originated in the Americas and became deeply integrated into Korean agriculture and cuisine after their arrival through global exchange. The exact breeder and release record of this commercial seed lot has not been established. Seedkeepers should select for red maturity, drying quality, moderate heat, characteristic fruit shape, and the traits shown consistently by the maintained population.

The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.

Fruit, flavor, and kitchen use

Korean Red maintained seed line is best suited to drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking. Its flavor is warm, gently fruity, moderately hot, and well suited to drying. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Korean Red maintained seed line is especially useful for drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking. Flavor and eating quality are described as warm, gently fruity, moderately hot, and well suited to drying. Heat classification: Hot; listed range: 1,500-10,000 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.

How to grow Korean Red maintained seed line

Start Korean Red maintained seed line indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.

Plant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 31–36 in.

Season care

• Warmth matters most during germination; keep Korean Red maintained seed line seed warm without leaving the medium saturated. • Harden seedlings gradually and wait for warm nights before transplanting, because cold soil and wind can stall peppers for weeks. • Install stake before branches carry a heavy crop, and keep moisture even while fruit is setting. • Harvest at the color stage suited to the recipe, but leave fruit fully mature on selected plants when saving seed. • Use 80-89 Days as a planning range rather than a guaranteed calendar date; weather and transplant stress can shift first harvest.

Harvest and maturity

80-89 Days from transplant to first representative harvest; the same value is used in every description. Peppers can often be used at an immature green or transitional color, but fully ripe color is required for mature seed.

Saving seed

Peppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Korean Red maintained seed line true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.

Common questions

When is Korean Red maintained seed line ready?

Plan around 80-89 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.

How long does germination take?

Expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.

How large does it grow?

Expect about 31–36 in. Growth habit: Upright/Erect. Support: Stake.

How is it used?

Drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking

Can I save seed?

Peppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.

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Recorded soil typeLoamy
Recorded pH range6.0–6.5
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Capsicum annuum L.

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Starting and plantingSeed preparation, sowing, germination, transplanting, spacing, and early establishment
Start Korean Red maintained seed line indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.

Plant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 31–36 in.
Season-long growing guideWater, fertility, support, weather response, pollination, containers, and care through maturity
Start Korean Red maintained seed line indoors about 8 to 10 weeks before the last expected frost. Sow 1/4 in deep in a warm, evenly moist seed-starting mix; expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Provide strong light as soon as seedlings emerge, pot up before roots become crowded, and harden plants gradually before transplanting after nights are reliably warm.

Plant in full sun with loamy soil near pH 6.0–6.5. Space plants 18 in apart and rows 24 in apart. Maintain moderate moisture, mulch after the soil warms, and avoid excessive nitrogen. Install stake early where the upright, erect plant or fruit load warrants it. Mature height is 31–36 in.
Harvest, storage, and usesRecognizing maturity, harvesting cleanly, handling and storage, kitchen uses, and garden roles

Harvest and storage

Korean Red maintained seed line is listed at 80-89 Days from transplanting to the principal harvest stage under suitable conditions. Korean Red maintained seed line is best suited to drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking. Its flavor is warm, gently fruity, moderately hot, and well suited to drying. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Korean Red maintained seed line is especially useful for drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking. Flavor and eating quality are described as warm, gently fruity, moderately hot, and well suited to drying. Heat classification: Hot; listed range: 1,500-10,000 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness. Peppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Korean Red maintained seed line true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.

Uses and garden roles

Korean Red maintained seed line is best suited to drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking. Its flavor is warm, gently fruity, moderately hot, and well suited to drying. Harvest stage matters: immature fruit is usually firmer and greener in flavor, while fully colored fruit is generally softer, sweeter, or more aromatic. Use hot varieties carefully and measure them according to the needs of the recipe rather than assuming one pod equals another. Korean Red maintained seed line is especially useful for drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking. Flavor and eating quality are described as warm, gently fruity, moderately hot, and well suited to drying. Heat classification: Hot; listed range: 1,500-10,000 SHU. Pungency can shift with genetics, weather, water stress, and ripeness.
Seed savingSelection, pollination, isolation, full maturity, cleaning, drying, labeling, and storage
Peppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses. To save Korean Red maintained seed line true to type, grow several healthy representative plants, isolate them from compatible pepper varieties or use blossom bags or cages, and remove clear off-types before flowering. Allow selected fruit to reach full biological color, handle hot fruit with gloves, remove the seed, dry it in a thin labeled layer until fully hard and dry, then store it cool, dark, and dry. Keep the harvest year, source, isolation method, and selection notes with the lot.
Pests, diseases, and troubleshootingPrevention, diagnosis, environmental disorders, common damage, and first-response checks
Korean Red maintained seed line can be affected by aphids, flea beetles, mites, hornworms, bacterial leaf spot, Phytophthora root and crown rot, sunscald, blossom-end rot, and fruit cracking. Use clean seed-starting supplies, rotate away from solanaceous crops, avoid overhead irrigation late in the day, maintain even soil moisture, and inspect the undersides of leaves. Similar symptoms can have different causes, so compare plants of the same age and use local Cooperative Extension or diagnostic support before applying a treatment.
Frequently asked questionsDecision-focused answers that supplement the detailed guides above
Frequently Asked Questions - Korean Red maintained seed line

When is Korean Red maintained seed line ready?
Plan around 80-89 Days. The listed range is a planning guide, and weather, transplant stress, and harvest stage can shift the actual date.

How long does germination take?
Expect 7–14 Days near 75–90 °F. Cooler media, excess water, old seed, or uneven moisture can delay emergence.

How large does it grow?
Expect about 31–36 in. Growth habit: Upright/Erect. Support: Stake.

How is it used?
Drying, gochugaru-style flakes, kimchi seasoning, chile paste, and fresh cooking

Can I save seed?
Peppers are largely self-pollinating but insect movement can produce crosses.
History and provenanceBotanical identity, cultivar history, regional or cultural context, uncertainty, and source records

Scientific name: Capsicum annuum L.

Common name: Korean Red pepper

Cultivar or variety: Korean Red maintained seed line

Korean Red is used here as the maintained seed-line name. Gochugaru is the Korean food ingredient made from dried red chile flakes or powder; it is not one botanical cultivar name. Different Korean pepper cultivars and local strains can be used depending on region, desired color, heat, sweetness, wall thickness, and drying quality. This page therefore describes the crop as suitable for gochugaru-style flakes without renaming the seed itself “Gochugaru.” Capsicum peppers originated in the Americas and became deeply integrated into Korean agriculture and cuisine after their arrival through global exchange. The exact breeder and release record of this commercial seed lot has not been established. Seedkeepers should select for red maturity, drying quality, moderate heat, characteristic fruit shape, and the traits shown consistently by the maintained population. The available sources do not establish a named person’s tribal identity.

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So far, about 90% germination rate.

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