CHILLI-BISHOPS CROWN
CHILLI-BISHOPS CROWN
A$3.60
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Seeds Per Pack: 10
Capsicum baccatum
CHILLI-BISHOPS CROWN originated in Peru and Bolivia but often said to come from Barbados, it can grow to 2 meters in height with distinctive triple wings on the fruit that join to form a round end.
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Some say mild than Jalapenos, others say hotter, it has a medium sweet paprika taste, 5000 to 30000 SHU’s that will vary depending on planting conditions, but good for salads, salsa, & chilli powder when dried.
Likes warm humid climate, average temp between 28﮿C to 32﮿C. Can be grown inside over winter and planted out when temperatures are warm enough after the last frost. Will survive winter if protected. Are hotter the more mature they grow as they change from green to reddish orange.
As it matures feed every 2 weeks with a good soluble fertiliser or make your own banana skin liquid, and water regularly. Tolerates poor soils and grows in most climates.
Scoville Heat Units (SHU)
5,000 - 30,000
Plant Height
up to 200cm
Season of Interest
warm to hot
Temperature Range
24 - 35
Determine / Indeterminate
Annual / Perennial / Biennial
Perenial/Annual
Frost Hardy / Tender
Tender
Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade
Full sun
Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings
Either
Soil
Sandy Loam, Rich in nutrients. added compost to the soil for fertility, and dolomite or crushed egg shells to help fend off blossom end rot
pH
7 - 8.5
Soil Temperature
26 - 29°C (79 - 84°F)
Seed Preparation
Soak seeds overnight in lukewarm water or freeze for a few days before planting
Sowing Depth
3
Plant Spacing
70 - 90
Row spacing
75 - 90
Watering
regular, keep moist not wet
Germination Time (Days)
10 - 20
Harvest Time (Days)
71 - 110
Good Companion Plants
carrots, cucumber, squash, members of the Allum family, Basil, Dill, Fennel
Bad Companion Plants
Pests
Diseases
blossom end rot
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