Hot Chilli Pepper Apache F1

Description

Hot Chilli Pepper Apache F1

Hot Chilli Pepper Apache F1. An extremely popular, reliable, and easy to grow compact bushy variety that only reaches 35-45cm. The small conical shaped fruits of medium heat ( 70,000 – 80,000 Scoville) are produced in abundance maturing from a light green to a glossy red (3cm x 1.5cm). Small enough to grow on a kitchen Windowsill.

Cultivation Advice 

• Days to Germination: 10-21
• Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 70F+
• Days To Harvest: 100
• Planting Depth: 1/4in
• Spacing, Plant: 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.