One of the most popular bird eye varieties producing 3cm long fruits on compact, vigorous plants that reach approx. 80cm long. Reaching up to 30,000 Scoville Heat Units, this variety looks incredible (like a bright red fire engine) when matured fruits covers the plant. Widely used for fresh consumption and with spicy sauces. Harvest in about 90 days after planting. Perfect for container growing, indoors and outdoors.
Growing: Planting season: year round in tropical climates; In temperate climates - Sow seeds in late winter or early spring, no more than two months before your last frost date & transplant after all danger of last frost has gone and temp has well warmed up.
Soil:well drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter.
Sowing depth: 0.6-1cm deep inside soil trays or pots. Transfer to 7-10cm pots when true leaves appear. When transplanting, bury seedlings up the stems up to their leaves.
Germination period: 7-20 days, for hot peppers like habaneros it might take up to 45 days.
Plant space: 30-60cm apart.
Light: full sun;
Moisture: regular watering to keep the soil moist (not wet).
Fertilizing: Peppers are heavy feeders, consider adding additional compost to the soil before planting. We highly recommend using TSM Organic Growth Activator to speed up the germination of the seeds, support healthy growth and promote high yields.
Pests & diseases: fusarium wilt, gray leaf spot, powdery mildew, fungal diseases. Pests include aphids, flea beetles, white flies and cutworms. We highly recommend using TSM Organic Neem Oil for a natural overall protection and treatment of various pests and diseases.
Companion Plants: carrots, cucumbers, radishes, squash, basil, chives, okra, nasturtiums, petunias, marigolds.
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