Pepper Hot – Shakira F1
A quality, attractive hybrid variety producing high yields ( The largest we have seen in trials per plant) over an extending period of 16cm x 2 cm fruits. Dark green fruits during growth and maturing to a deep fire engine red. The plants are large and vigorous delivering fruits with an intense, spicy flavour, rather than high heat levels which numb taste buds.
Cultivation advice Pepper Hot – Shakira F1
- Sow seeds 1/4″ deep in 3 in pots with quality seed compost. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 70 degrees F+. Temperature is critical for germination.
- Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least two pairs of leaves.
- When 4-5 inches plant 18″ apart in greenhouse / conservatory with root ball 1/2″ below the soil surface.
- Keep moist and feed when flowering with tomato type fertiliser.
- Harvest when fruits have reached full-size and full colour
