- Fruit changes from yellow to red to black
- HOT
- Ornamental variety
- NOT TO WA
Description
'Chilli- Scorpion Tongue Black' seeds
Capsicum annum
NOT TO WA
- Fruit changes from yellow to red to black
- HOT
- Ornamental variety
Perennial (usually grown as an annual in cool climates) growing 90-120cm tall with purple-tipped white flowers and dark green leaves with a hint of purple in them. The 4cm-long chillies mature from creamy yellow through red to red-black, sometimes with subtle stripes or patterns on the shiny fruit. The flavour is fruity and hot, suited to using in salsas. Suitable to grow as an ornamental and in containers.
A variety originally from the USA.
Seeds per gram: 225
Product code: I7-11
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 5mm |
Season | Spring or after frost (anytime in warm climates) |
Germination | 7-21 days @ 22-35°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Frost Tender Perennial |
Row Spacing | 100cm |
Plant Spacing | 50cm |
Plant Height | 120cm |
Position | Full sun, well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 80 days |
*Notes: Pick regularly to encourage more fruit. Plants may require staking.
How To Grow
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