Chilli Bell Bishop

CHILLI: BELL / BISHOP’S CROWN

( CAPSICUM BACCATUM VAR. PENDULUM )

HEAT LEVEL: MEDIUM / HOT

A medium hot fleshy chilli shaped like a bishop’s crown.

20-25grams each with heat between 5,000 – 30,000 Scoville units

Prolific producer.

Plant grows to 50-60 cm tall.

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

80 Days

APPROX 10 SEEDS