CHILLI: TURKISH SNAKE

(CAPSICUM ANNUUM)

 

HEAT LEVEL: MEDIUM

 

A rare long snake like chilli.

Perfect for dicing into stir-fries.

Mid-heat, these sweet 20cm long chillies go from green to red and produce prolifically.

WHEN TO PLANT

Cool Climate: SEP – DEC

Temperate:  AUG – JAN

Sub – Tropical: JUL – APR

Tropical: ALL YEAR

Arid: AUG – JAN

 

SOIL PREFERENCES

PH 5.5 – 7

Rich, well-drained friable soil.

Avoid high nitrogen fertilisers.

GROWING TIPS

10-21 days till germination 6mm deep.

Transplant 45cm apart in full sun and keep moist.

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

Prefers warmer temperatures.

 

 

DAYS TO HARVEST

85 Days

APPROX 10 SEEDS

OPEN POLLINATED SEED

100% TASMANIAN GROWN

GROWN ORGANICALLY