DWARF PEPPER HOT – LINGUA DI FUOCO
A dwarf variety from Italy ? Fire Tongue?, perfect for the windowsill or containers outdoors in summer (15-20cm in height), producing a large display of 4.5cm long elongated fruits held high above the foliage in bunches ripening from green to bright red. The fruits are edible (mild / Hot)
Cultivation advice DWARF PEPPER HOT – LINGUA DI FUOCO
Days to Germination: 10-21
Light: Sunny warm location / Greenhouse / Conservatory
- Sow seeds 1/4″ deep in 3in pots with quality seed compost. Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at a minimum temperature of 75F preferable closer to 85F if possible to maximise germination.
- Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least two pairs of leaves.
- When 4-5 inches, pot on to final pot size or plant out 18″ apart in a warm location 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.
