Hot Chilli Pepper – Patio Fire
A stunning dwarf variety ideal for pots on the windowsill, under glass or outdoors in a very warm sheltered spot. The 3-4in fruits are held high above the foliage resembling flames, steadily ripening from yellow to orange to Red.
Hot Chilli Pepper – Patio Fire
A stunning dwarf variety ideal for pots on the windowsill, under glass or outdoors in a very warm sheltered spot. The 3-4in fruits are held high above the foliage resembling flames, steadily ripening from yellow to orange to Red. The fruits are edible, mild to warm heat levels, much less than they look.
Cultivation advice Hot Chilli Pepper – Patio Fire
Days to Germination: 10-21
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F+
Days To Harvest: 100
Planting Depth: 1/4in
Spacing, Plant: 12 inches
Light: Greenhouse / Conservatory
- Sow seeds 1/4″ deep in 3in pots with quality soil based seed compost from early spring. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 70degrees F+. Temperature is critical for germination.
- Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least two pairs of leaves.
- When 4-5 inches plant 12″ 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.
