​CHILLI PEPPER: HOT BALLS OF FIRE

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.