CHILLI PEPPER: HOT BALLS OF FIRE

(CAPSICUM CHINENSE)

 

HEAT LEVEL: MEDIUM

 

An early maturing bush with white and tangerine fruits which mature to 1.5cm red balls of mid spicy goodness! Though it doesn’t grow taller than 35cm in height it can produce up to 50 fruits per plant and makes an excellent patio plant, both edible and ornamental!

 

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

80 – 90 Days

APPROX 10 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED

100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY