One of the hottest peppers of its kind !. The ribbed fruit has a beautiful red color at maturity hence its name. It measures about 5 cm.
Unique and rich flavor, it is of great value for sauces, barbecues, marinades and other spicy dishes.
Sow from January to April, 0.5cm deep in a soil rich in organic matter. With a distance between plants of approximately 40cm and temperatures between 25-28ºC. Harvest 90-100 days.
Calendar| I | II | III | IV | V | VI | VII | VIII | IX | X | XI | XII | |
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| Harvest |
| Botanical name | Capsicum chinense |
|---|---|
| Average germination (%) | 80 |
| Climate Zone | Warm areas |
| Germination (in days) | 8-15 |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Planting distance | 40 |
| Seeds per gram | 170 |
| Soil - Moisture | Moist |
| Soil - Type | Rich |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Sun |
| Watering | Regular |

Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !