Chilli Pepper 'De Cayenne' - Seeds

Description

Average 65 seeds

A great chilli, producing good crops of slender chilli peppers that will certainly spice up your culinary life! Rating 30,000-50,000 SHU (Rating measured in Scoville heat units - SHU. The higher the rating the hotter the chilli.)

Growing Information

Sow February-April under glass 18-21°C (65-70°F) for culture in a greenhouse or sheltered position outdoors.

Sowing Information

Sow in a propagator on a windowsill or in a greenhouse at approx. 18-21°C (65-70°F) using a good quality compost. Cover the seeds with 6mm (1?4") sieved compost. Germination 7-12 days. Transplant seedlings singly into 7.5cm (3") pots, grow on and plant into final positions after frost risk has passed, allowing 38-45cm (15-18") between plants or into 30-40cm (12-16") pots. Support the plant with a cane as fruit develops. Feed regularly with a proprietary fertiliser. Sowing - Cropping: 18 weeks.