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My Apricot bush I purchased failed to grow, and I would just like to thank Victoriana Nurserys for being so helpful and replacing the bush so quckly.
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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.All the classic smoky, citrus-apricot flavour of a Habanero Chilli but with very little heat - and what heat there is, is on the back of the mouth and throat and not on the lips and tongue.
In reality, this is a must-have chilli for chilli-lovers, chilli-haters and keen chefs - everyone, in fact! So many people miss out on the distinct flavours of different chillies because their taste buds are zapped by the heat but with Suave Orange everyone will be able to experience these delicate flavours.
Bred by our friends at the Chilli Pepper Institute of New Mexico State University (CPI), Suave is Spanish for mellow, and that's exactly what these chillies are. A heat rating of just 800 SHUs makes them around 280 times cooler than a conventional Habanero and over 500 times cooler than our Caribbean Red Habanero.
The 1-1½" (2.5-4 cm) long by 1-1½" (2.5-4 cm) diameter fruits start off pale green before turning orange. The plant has a bushy and dense habit, growing to around 3 feet (90 cm) tall and 2 feet (60 cm) in diameter. Fruiting is prolific, with 100 fruits per plant being not unusual.
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.