Capsicum annum

A vibrant orange, medium to hot chilli known as ‘Shipkas’ in their Bulgarian home (although there’s debate over whether it originated in Hungry first). This heirloom has a fruitiness to accompany the heat. A thicker fleshed chilli that is super crunchy & is used fresh, roasted, pickled or in chutneys. While it has some cold tolerance in cooler areas it’s best sown in a sheltered position. 15 seeds.

Hierloom

Sunlight

Full

Frost Resilience

Tender

Sow Method

Transplant

Sowing Instructions

Sow in pots/cells to transplant later. Keep moist & warm, seeds are slow to germinate in cooler soil. In cooler areas sow indoors to transplant once frosts have passed & soiled warmed. Prepare soil with quality compost.

Sowing Periods

Cool Climate Periods

Sep 1st to Nov 30th

Temperate Climate Periods

Aug 1st to Dec 31st

Tropical & Sub-Tropical Climate Periods

Jan 1st to Dec 31st

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