Description

Bred for growing on a windowsill or in patio containers. Attractive, very dwarf plants, for edible and ornamental use. The flowers and upward pointing fruits which start green and turn bright red, are produced throughout the season. Prolific yields throughout the season, indoors or outside.

Sowing Instructions

Place seed on the surface of a free-draining sowing mix and cover with a fine sprinkling of sowing mix or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-21C (65-70F) until after germination, which takes 7-10 days. Do not exclude light as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3in) pots. Plant in final situation when plants are 10cm (4in) high, 45cm (18in) apart.

For indoor crops, plant into growbags or pots. For outdoor crops, acclimatise plants to outdoor conditions for a few days before planting in sunny, fertile, moist, well drained soil, after all risk of frost.

Aftercare Instructions

Feed plants weekly with a high potash tomato fertilizer once first fruits have set.

Kitchen Notes

Essential ingredient in spicy, pungent dishes.