CHILLI Hot Pepper
- Very useful for pickles, sauces and curries
- Easy to grow
- Adaptable to wide range of soils
- Approx 30 seeds
These Chilli peppers are so useful in pickles, sauces and curries. Chilli vinegar can also be made from the green fruits.
How To Grow
Sow 5mm (¼”) deep in seed trays or punnets using seed raising mix or compost. Transplant to final position when 7-10cm (3-4”) high, spacing 50cm (20”) apart. Do not let the plants dry out but avoid over-watering. Feed occasionally with liquid fertiliser. Can also be sown direct in growing position in warm soil.
Caution: Can irritate skin and eyes
When To Plant
Spring and early Summer.
Harvest
Summer to late Autumn.
When to Sow/Plant
Spring, Summer