Chili Pepper : Peperone Fuego F1 (Hot)

Vegetable Fruit

• Crops in : June to October

Description

A Cayenne type of hot pepper, Peperone Fuego has 15cm long, tapering fruits, which turn from green to fiery red. The compact, upright plant habit of Peperone Fuego produces fruits in abundance on short internodes. Pick regularly throughout the summer.

Sowing Instructions

Peppers are best grown under glass or protection but can be grown in sunny positions sheltered from the wind. Prepare the soil by digging trenches and apply generous quantities of well-rotted manure or compost at the bottom, then cover with soil. Sow seeds in late January to April under protection and maintain a minimum temperature of 15C. Sow seeds 13mm deep, into pots of good compost, transplant to individual 7.5cm pots when large enough to handle, then transplant to growing bags, containers or direct into the glasshouse soil.

Delay planting outside until after all danger of frost is passed and soil temperature is at least 15C. Plant in rows 70cm apart and allow 60cm between plants.

Aftercare

Keep well watered and feed when the flowers begin to set fruit. Harvest regularly to obtain fruits until the late autumn.

Kitchen Notes

Serving suggestion - Spicy shrimps with cayenne. Heat olive oil, fry crushed garlic, add shrimps, chopped cayenne peppers, oregano, flat parsley and basil. Add tomato juice. Bring to the boil, then allow to simmer. Pour over pasta.