Pepper Hot- Rawit

Originating from Indonesia this variety is commonly used all over Asia in sambals and sauces.  The small thin walled hot fruits (1-5 cm) are produced in abundance and held upright on the plant which can reach 1.2m, ripening to a Fire engine red.

Cultivation Advice PEPPER HOT RAWIT

• Days to Germination: 10-21 Days To Harvest:  70-80 Planting Depth: 1/4 Spacing: 18 inches 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 plant 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.