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How Hot Is That?...Chilli Pepper Heat Guide
Supplied as a packet of approximately 10 seeds.
This Product is Available Now.Bred by our friends at the Chilli Pepper Institute of New Mexico State University (CPI), this Sweet Pepper certainly has no heat; what it does have is an intensity of flavour and colour possibly not seen or tasted before.
The slender fruits, 6-8" (15-20 cm) long, mature to a gorgeous, almost luxuriant, deep red colour, with a sweetness all of their own.
Whilst these are perfect for using in the same way you would any other pepper, this variety was in fact bred for drying and making into Paprika because of its very thick flesh - this really is a 'meaty' pepper.
Whether you choose to use it for paprika, adding deep colour to stir fries and salsas, roasting and using on bruschetta, or preserving in oil, we really cannot recommend this variety enough (and we haven't even mentioned its even more sublime flavour when it's smoked).
Plants grow to around 3 feet (90 cm) tall with a spread of around 18"-2 feet (45-60 cm).
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
How To Sow & Grow Chilli Pepper & Sweet Peppers
Detailed advice on sowing and growing chilli peppers and sweet peppers - both inside and outside.
How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 1 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers in the first few months.
How To Grow Chillies & Sweet Peppers - Part 2 (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen on the basics of caring for chillies and sweet peppers as the season progresses.
How To Sow & Transplant Chilli Peppers, Sweet Peppers & Aubergines (Video)
An instructional video by Stephen explaining how to sow and then transplant chilli and sweet peppers. The same technique can also be used for aubergines.
Chilli Jam Recipe
Stephen's recipe for making delicious chilli jam. A very versatile recipe that can be used for making chilli jams of all heats - or even sweet pepper jam.
Chilli Sauce Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for chilli sauce. Experiment with different varieties of chilli peppers to get just the right amount of heat for your tastebuds.
Smoked Tomato Chutney Recipe
A simple recipe for making delicious, tangy smoked tomato chutney. Goes well with cold meats, poultry or cheese.
A Note About Our Seed Packets & Seed Counts
Information on Victoriana's method of packeting seed, including information on the seed packets. Also details on Victoriana's seed guarantee.
Chilli Pepper & Sweet Pepper Heat Guide
A guide to the heat levels of sweet peppers and chilli peppers - from the cool to the volcanic. Also details on how Chilli Pepper heat levels are measured.
Pollinator Friendly Plants
A detailed guide to the seeds and plants sold by Victoriana Nursery Gardens that will attract and provide a food source to bees and other beneficial pollinating insects.