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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.Originating from Brazil, this really is a pretty chilli, with fruits that resemble bells, hence its common name of Christmas Bell; in Brazil it is known as 'Ubatuba Cambuc' after the two cities where it is found. Around the rest of the world it has picked up one or two other names Whilst not an exhaustive list, it is also known as...
'Aji Flor'
'Balloon'
'Bishops Crown'
'Bishops Hat'
'Campane'
'Orchid'
'Peri Peri'
'Pimenta Cambuc'
'Ubatuba Cambuc'
Starting off green, the peculiar flying saucer-shaped fruits mature to a gorgeous orange or red. Whilst the body of the fruit has some significant heat, the wings are sweet and mild making a complete fruit a not entirely overpowering experience. Grilled or roasted whole they make an attractive and flavoursome accompaniment to any meal; dried and hung up they make a novel Christmas decoration.
The squat fruits are 2-3" (5-7.5 cm) in diameter and 1-2" (2.5-5 cm) tall. The plant itself grows to around 4 feet (120 cm) tall and has a lank and open appearance, with a spread of approximately 3 feet (90 cm).
To ensure good germination a constant compost temperature of 82° - 86° f (28° - 30° C) is recommended. Germination can be slow and take three weeks or more.
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.
Stir-fried Brussels Sprouts Recipe
A quick and simple recipe for stir-fried Brussels sprouts that also works with cabbage, kale and other brassicas.
Thai Chilli Sauce Recipe
An easy recipe for Thai chilli sauce. Mild, medium, or hot - it depends on the chillies you use.
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.