CHILLI: LIPSTICK

(CAPSICUM ANNUUM)

 

HEAT LEVEL: MEDIUM

 

Red chillies up to 15cm long. Mild to hot, perfect for stuffing or pizza topping. A prolific producer.

Prefers a warm spot in a glasshouse or polytunnel if grown in a cool climate.

 

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

85 Days

APPROX 20 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED

100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY