Hot Chili Pepper – 7 Pot Douglah Red

Hot Chili Pepper 7 Pot Douglah Red

Hot Chili Pepper 7 Pot Douglah Red. A red incredibly hot variation of the world famous Douglah from the 7 pod family considered one of the top 3 hottest peppers in the world  (Up to 1.35 Million Scoville).  Plants are large at up to 1.5m, therefore may need support.

Note this variety does need high germination temperatures (28-32C) and can take up to 3 weeks to germinate in the correct conditions.

Cultivation Advice Hot Chili Pepper 7 Pot Douglah Red

Days to Germination: 10-21

Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 28-32C

Days To Harvest: 120

Planting Depth: 1/4in

Spacing, Plant: 24 inches

Light: Greenhouse / Conservatory

• Sow seeds 1/4″ deep in 3in pots with quality seed compost.  Keep moist.  Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 28-32 degrees C.
• Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least two pairs of leaves.
• When 4-5 inches plant 18″ apart in greenhouse / conservatory with root ball 1/2″ below the soil surface.
• Keep moist and feed when flowering with tomato type fertiliser.
• Harvest when fruits have reached full-size and full colour.