Hot Chilli Pepper Basket of Fire F1
Hot Chilli Pepper Basket of Fire F1. A stunning UK bred F1 variety delivering a bushy growing habit of 30cm tall with a spread up to 50cm making it perfect for hanging baskets and containers alike.  The main attraction is the huge crop of small, medium to hot chilies (70,000-80,000 Scoville) which mature from deep purple through yellow and orange to a bright shade of scarlet red, creating a fabulous display.  With stands cooler UK temperatures outdoors better than most, whilst equally at home under glass.
Cultivation Advice Hot Chilli Pepper Basket of Fire F1
Days to Germination: 10-21
Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F+
Days To Harvest: 100
Planting Depth: 1/4in
Spacing, Plant:Â 12 inches
Light: Greenhouse / Conservatory
- Sow seeds 1/4″ deep in 3in pots with quality soil based seed compost from early spring.
- Keep moist. Seedlings emerge in 10-21 days at 70degrees F+.
- Temperature is critical for germination.
- Transplant to individual containers when seedlings have at least two pairs of leaves.
- When 4-5 inches plant 12″ 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.