Lambley Gardens & Nursery, 395 Lesters Road,  Ascot,  Victoria 3364
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Chilli, Cayenne Pepper ‘Hotshot’ F1

Chilli, Cayenne Pepper ‘Hotshot’ F1

Hot Cayenne Chilli

A new thick fleshed hot cayenne chilli seed variety with glossy fruit, deep green in colour turning to deep red. Upright, vigorous plants with good leaf cover and a  high number of fruit per bush, approximately 15cm x 2cm in size Good resistances to disease.

 

 

When to sow: Late winter or early spring

Where to sow: In pots Depth to sow: 1/2cm

Aspect: Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.

Soil: Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.

Spacing: Between plants 50cm Between rows 60-80cm

 

Directions: Plant one seed into individual 5cm to 7.5cm pots on bottom heat or in a warm indoor position mid to late August. Leave on heat until October and then move the plants off the heat but keep them under cover. In November harden off outside for a few days whilst still in the pots. Plant out and stake. Put a plastic tree guard around the seedlings to protect it from the wind and cold for a few weeks. Put four 80cm stakes around the plant to support the plant when weighed down by fruit.

This plant is not in our current range and is provided here for customer information only.