chilli 'Spangles'
Capsicum baccatum 'Spangles'
- Position: full sun
- Soil: humus-rich, moisture retentive soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Hardiness: tender
Maturing through a myriad of rainbow colours, ‘Spangles’ is an attractive variety with pretty conical-shaped, mild-flavoured fruits which ripen from light purple through white, to orange and finally bright red. Makes an excellent sweet chilli sauce. As with all chilli peppers, always wear gloves when handling the pods. - Growing instructions: Sow indoors from February to May. Sow 1cm deep in trays or alternatively two seeds per pot selecting the strongest seedling. Use multi purpose compost to cover seeds. Plant out in a greenhouse April to June. When plants reach 20cm high, pinch out the tips to encourage more side shoots and therefore more peppers. Feed regularly with high-potash tomato feed once the fruits begin to form.
- Sow: February to May
- Harvest: July to October
- Humans/Pets: Irritant if eaten; skin/eye irritant