Chili Pepper : Meek and Mild (Poblana type - Mildly Hot)

Vegetable
T&M Exclusive

• Crops in : Harvest July to October
• Ideal for : Patios

Description

The mildest chili, ideal for more delicate tastebuds! The large, shiny, bottle-green fruits of Chili Pepper Meek and Mild are mildly pungent with a tinge of sweetness and ideal for stuffing and roasting. Fully ripe red fruits are ideal for powders and sauces. Chili Pepper Meek and Mild produces generous yields throughout the season. Suitable for greenhouse, conservatory or outdoors.

Sowing Instructions

Sow seeds March to April. Place seeds on the surface of a free draining compost and cover with a fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Place in a propagator at 18-20C (64-68F) until after germination, which takes 7 to 14 days. Do not exclude light, as this helps germination.

Growing Instructions

Transplant seedings when large enough to handle into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots. Plant in final situation when 10cm (4 inches) high, 45cm (18 inches) 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. Prefers a moist, rich, well-drained soil in warm conditions.

Aftercare

Feed weekly with tomato fertiliser once first fruits have set.

Kitchen Notes

A favourite ingredient in Cajun recipes.