CHILLI: BUENA MULATA

(CAPSICUM ANNUUM)

 

HEAT LEVEL: HOT

 

Also known as “Purple Cayenne”, this North American Heirloom matures through a rainbow of colours, from green, to purple to pink, to orangey brown and ultimately red. If picked when still purple, the fruits have a more subdued flavour; when harvested fully mature and red they possess a deep smoky spiciness! The flowers of this variety are white and purple.

 

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – DEC

Temperate:  AUG – JAN

Sub – Tropical: JUL – APR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: AUG – JAN

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5 – 6

Rich, well-drained friable soil.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers.

GROWING TIPS

Sow 6mm deep – 45cm apart and keep moist.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers or leaf growth will be promoted over fruit.

Prefers warmer temperatures.

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

70 – 80 Days

APPROX 10 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED

100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY