A striking, decorative chili variety with small, multi-colored fruits and vibrant purple leaves. As the fruit ripens, it transitions from purple to yellow, orange, and finally red. This chili is particularly attractive when grown in pots or tubs but can also thrive in open ground. With a sharpness rating of 7, it’s a specialty variety for amateur gardeners seeking a visually appealing and flavorful pepper.
Key Features:
Variety Type: Decorative small-fruited chili with vibrant color changes.
Fruit Characteristics: Short, three-cornered fruits that ripen from purple to yellow, orange, and red.
Plant Height: Compact, suitable for pots, tubs, or open ground.
Sharpness: Medium heat, with a sharpness rating of 7 (on a scale of 0 to 10).
Cultivation Ease: Ideal for amateur gardeners; suitable for both open ground and under glass.
Taste Profile: Mild to medium heat, perfect for adding flavor and color to dishes.
Note: Sharpness graded on a scale of 10: 0 (mild) to 10 (very hot). Ripening: medium Suitable for growing: open ground, under glass Botanical name: Capsicum frutescens Type: chilli pepper Shape of fruit: short, three cornered Colour when ripe: purple - yellow - orange - red Thickness of flesh: thin
Species-specific cultivation instructions
Raise in seed bed: for greenhouse: January till end of February for planting out from beginning of March till beginning of May
for open ground: from beginning of March till beginning of April for planting out from beginning till end of May
Seed germination temperature: 20-24 °C Planting distance: ca. 70 x 50 cm Optimal amount of plants: 2.5-3 plants/m² Sowing depth: 0.5-1 cm
Origin
Breeder: b-d EHZ Multiplier: Christhild Brauch, Gärtnerei Apfeltraum / Annette Glaser und Boris Laufer Cerifications:Demeter
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